Philosophy & Awards

Achievements & Acknowledgements

Thanks to a philosophy founded on sincere and cordial hospitality, exacting care for the smallest detail and high quality cuisine, the Gardena has already reached many important milestones.

In the autumn of 2004, the Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel became a member of the prestigious international chain Relais & Châteaux. This is an honour as well as an acknowledgement of decades of dedicated service to our guests. Relais & Châteaux's famous "5 Cs" - Courtoisie, Charme, Caractère, Calme, Cuisine (courtesy, charm, character, calm and excellent cuisine) are also the guiding principles of our philosophy, and the cornerstones behind our success.

Awards

Our award-winning "Anna Stuben" restaurant, along with its chef Armin Mairhofer, received various important awards from the most authoritative culinary guides.

	2008 Hogast Internet Award The Gardena Grödnerhof wins the 2008 Hogast Internet Award, the sector’s Oscar for the best hotel and restaurant websites in Austria, Bavaria (Germany) and South Tyrol.
	2008 Viaggiar bene del Gambero Rosso Best mountain hotel
	Besser Essen und Reisen In 2005, the Gardena and its owners, Hugo and Cinzia Bernardi, were conferred the title of "Hotel and hoteliers of South Tyrol " by the famous German guide "Besser Essen & Reisen" ("Eat and Travel Well") published by Atlas.
	2008 Michelin Guide In 2008 as well the Michelin Guide awarded one star to the “Anna Stuben” gourmet restaurant.
	Schönhuber Franchi-L’Espresso “Novelty of the Year” Award In October 2005 the “Anna Stuben” gourmet restaurant received the Schönhuber Franchi-L’Espresso “Novelty of the Year” award from the prestigious L’Espresso 2006 Restaurant Guide of Italy.
	L’Espresso “2008 Restaurant Guide of Italy” The prestigious L’Espresso 2008 Restaurant Guide of Italy awarded 16.5 points to the “Anna Stuben” gourmet restaurant.
	2008 Gambero Rosso Guide The 2008 Gambero Rosso Guide awarded “Two Forks” and 85 points to the “Anna Stuben” gourmet restaurant.
	2008 Italian Touring Club Guide The 2008 Touring Club Italiano Guide awarded two medals and 82 points to the “Anna Stuben” gourmet restaurant.
	2008 Veronelli Guide The 2008 Veronelli Guide awarded two stars to the “Anna Stuben” gourmet restaurant.
	2008 Gault Millau The 2008 Gault Millau awarded three hats and 17 points to the “Anna Stuben” gourmet restaurant.
	“South Tyrolean enogastronomic culture award” (2006) (“Restaurant” category) During the 84th edition of the Bolzano Wine Show, the “Anna Stuben” gourmet restaurant received the South Tyrolean enogastronomic culture award.