Grand banqueting halls , opulent lobbies and vast ballrooms ; you could easily be forgiven for thinking this was a collection of photographs was documenting some of Europe 's grandest hotels . However , a closer look will reveal the majestic rooms to be engulfed in swathes of dust and moss ; hotels that once hosted royals and high society abandoned to the elements . This is the latest result of urban exploration photography , going beyond 'no entry ' signs to capture images of dilapidated buildings across Europe . IT worker Thomas Windisch , from Graz in Austria , started out looking at some of his own country 's dilapidated hotels . This is one place in Austria you would n't want to stay in , although the bed might be nice and soft for you . This bathroom was obviously one of this Austrian hotel 's more exquisite spots , but has been left to rot in a sad state of affairs . This room in Austria sums up the lonely , empty feeling of some of Europe 's grandest abandoned hotels . IT worker Thomas Windisch , from Graz in Austria , indulged his passion for photography by travelling across the continent , visiting over 100 abandoned hotels along the way . Other photographs include a competition swimming pool , complete with viewing gallery and water slide but with not a drop of water in sight . A ballroom can also been seen scattered with rubble and shattered glass as well as a banqueting hall which does n't look to have hosted any banquets or parties for many decades judging by the layer of dust that sweeps across its furniture . Thomas , 32 , says some of the hotels he visited on his 12,000-mile journey of curiosity have been lying empty for over two decades . If you squint your eyes , you can almost believe this Italian hotel 's banqueting hall to be a popular spot for rich tourists . The photographer went beyond 'no entry ' signs to capture images of dilapidated buildings across Europe . Incredibly , the grand piano remains at this Austrian hotel , and you can imagine a little work could restore this venue . The photos show how much effort into interior designing has gone to waste as rooms are left to rot . At least there 's plenty of power sockets ! Abandoned hotels from Slovenia also feature in the eerie photo album . He said : 'Of course I saw some of the shots on the internet before but when I entered the locations for real , I just stood there for several minutes and was like 'Wow , this is amazing . 'It 's pretty awesome to see areas of a hotel that are normally not accessible for guests and to understand how a big hotel works in the background . 'And of course , the decay and the reclaiming of these buildings by nature add a bit of a surreal and mystic touch which makes them unique and even more interesting . ' IT worker Thomas Windisch describes how the abandoned hotels gave a 'surreal ' feeling that produced a real wow factor . Windisch visited over 100 hotels across Europe as he searched for the spectacular clash of dilapidation and luxury . The bathroom of a honeymoon suite , would now be a thing of nightmares as oppose to a memory to treasure forever . This room appears a lot clearer of dust and decay than some of the others , but the German hotel has been closed for business . This sitting area in a German hotel has managed to stay mould-free , and looks like it might have some nice views . Although perhaps not to everyone 's style , the purple tiling has remained well maintained at this Austrian site .
Thomas Windisch , from Austria in Graz , travelled across Europe , visiting over 100 abandoned hotels along the way . Some hotels have been left empty for more than 20-years , with decay leaving a surreal photo opportunity . Many of the hotels once hosted royals and high society , now a far cry in their current dilapidated states .