In the heart of Dornbirn, at Marktstraße 73, stands a house with a past. The moment you enter, it becomes clear: this was not simply built – it was thoughtfully conceived. Every decision made with care, every detail chosen with intention.
BAR10ZIMMER, a small design hotel in Dornbirn, is the result of a long journey – both literal and conceptual.
This house had a life before it became a hotel. A confectionery, a small café, a home – it has hosted generations and carries traces that remain visible to this day. Walls that breathe. Structures that tell stories.
After years of vacancy, Susanne and Manfred Rümmele acquired the building in 2019 – not to replace it, but to continue its story. The structure remained. So did its soul.
Susanne and Manfred Rümmele are not traditional hoteliers. They are passionate travelers, long in search of places that offer more than just a place to stay. Timeless houses with a clear philosophy. Spaces with character – the kind you remember.
From these experiences, a vision emerged: to create a house they themselves would want to return to. Simple. Refined. Distinct. No standard solutions, no unnecessary additions – instead, uncompromising quality in every detail.
Less is more is not just a phrase. It is the principle that defines the entire house.
The renovation was not a replacement – it was a dialogue. Between what was and what could be. Between historical substance and contemporary design.
Light wooden floors, clean lines, a restrained palette. Spaces that invite light and allow for stillness. The ten rooms are deliberately reduced – not out of minimalism for its own sake, but as a conscious decision.
Ten rooms, carefully designed, with high-quality beds, natural materials, and a sense of calm. The focus is on what truly matters: quality, comfort, and an atmosphere that slows things down.
Sustainable materials, local wood, regional craftsmanship. Short distances, conscious choices – this too is part of the architecture.
Dornbirn is more than a starting point. It is a place with its own character – combining a small-city atmosphere with a surprisingly rich cultural offering, set in a location that is hard to surpass.
BAR10ZIMMER is centrally located in Dornbirn, just a short walk from the town center. Restaurants, cafés and small shops are all within easy reach.
Beyond that lies a remarkable diversity: Lake Constance, the Bregenzerwald, the mountains of Vorarlberg and a wide range of cultural events throughout the region.
The hotel is also ideal for guests passing through – whether on their way to the Arlberg, Switzerland or the Lake Constance region – offering a quiet and thoughtful place to stay.
BAR10ZIMMER is not a conventional hotel. It is a house for those who appreciate architecture, art and clarity – a place that offers calm without distance.
For those who want to experience Dornbirn at its best, it becomes a starting point for culture, nature and city life alike.
“We didn’t want to create something standard. We wanted to create a place where everything feels right – not because everything is there, but because what is there matters.”
— Susanne & Manfred Rümmele
