Wanderer56078504825
July 30, 2023
A very special experience, romantic and beautiful. The mountain views cannot be beat, with excellent food and wine. The location is ideal if you enjoy hiking - as several gorgeous hikes are right at your doorstep, the Parnachklamm (gorge) and the 1 hour hike up to the top of Eckbauer, from where you have a direct view of the Alpspitze and Zugspitze, highest peaks in Germany. Despite the elevation climb, it was very doable - we saw many children and families. We enjoyed the infinity pools overlooking the mountains - both heated, one required clothes while the other did not, as it was in the “nudity zone” of the 16+ spa area. Had one massage, just ok. The fitness center was spacious with a variety of cardio machines, free weights, and all-in-one weight machine. I had a yoga mat delivered to my room. The breakfast was fine, choice of fresh eggs, breakfast meats and then the standard European spread of cold choices. Sparkling wine included if you wish. The included half board 5-course dinner each night was very special. Always interesting and delicious, with a choice of meat, fish and vegetarian. I tried 3 wines (extra charge), all very solid. Highly impressed with service and quality. Judith the sommelier was very kind. I would definitely opt for a “sunny side” room facing the mountains. The bed was extremely comfortable, with a memory foam topper. The room had a complimentary minibar with non-alcoholic drinks stocked daily and a mini Illy espresso maker. The little cable car ride to the hotel was not bad at all, although I would advise against it if afraid of heights. Sometimes you had to wait a few minutes if there was a line, but it wasn’t bad. I really enjoyed our stay, and would definitely return. However, a few caveats: first, there is no A/C. We visited in the height of summer, and while it woulcool off at night, the days were in the 90s and it was quite warm - both in our room and the restaurant. It wasn’t unbearable and they gave us a fan. Second, I had prepaid our room using an online special. However, at check out they defaulted to the rack rate and attempted to charge us the difference. The manager got involved and ultimately honored the price we booked. Lastly, be aware that the Parnachklamm is very, very popular - so there are throngs of pedestrians on the small road to the hotel car park, making it rather cumbersome to drive through them coming to / from the hotel.