Riessersee Hotel

We LOVED this hotel so much! It exceeded our expectations in just about every category. The location is perfection. It does not get better. The hotel boasts its own lake, mountain views on both sides, and quick hike or drive down to the village of Garmisch. Perched outside the village makes parking a breeze and gives you the atmospheric peace of the Bavarian Alps without actually being remote. My husband described the breakfast buffet as "Palatial." He said it ranks as one of the top three German breakfast experiences he's had. And he's lived in and traveled to Germany for 40 years. We were given a free upgrade on our room, which was such a delight! Two stories with the bedroom on the top floor and the bathroom and sitting area on the entry level. The room comes with a mini fridge for any goodies you pick up in the village and/or any breakfast items you bring back. We had our choice of two delicious restaurants on site. We didn't need reservations for either and were easily seated. The room's robes and flip-flops provided made for a true spa experience. Most importantly, the staff. THE STAFF! They were the greatest!! From our checkin (danke, Sarah) to our check out, they were the most friendly, considerate, and gracious hosts. When I said goodbye and that I really hope to be back soon to stay with them, I **sincerely** meant it. Not just for the room and board but for their company in making us feel like royalty-- no better, they made a couple of Americans feel like family. Danke schön!! We will be returning!

The location is WONDERFUL. we loved the lake and the surrounding area. The food was great, we should have booked including dinner, but they usually do allow you to join dinner buffet for paying on the day. There is also an a la carte option as well as the lake restaurant. Easy to rent bikes, we got e-mountainbikes for a day to cycle to Eibsee. Staff were extremely friendly throughout. We LOVED our time there!!!

Great location. Very nice room and super friendly staff. I like that the hotel towers over Garmisch and is not located in the middle of it. This gives a more quiet and remote vibe while still being very close to the city.

We spent 2 nights at Riessersee Hotel and the hotel and room exceeded our expectations. Our maisonette apartment was lovely, very clean, the hotel very cosy with a lot of attention to detail. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and delicious. We particularly enjoyed the open fireplace in the evening and the spa and sauna area had everything we needed to make our stay relaxing. Many thanks to the receptionist Elena Pencheva who gave us a hearty welcome and looked after us from start to finish, she made our stay extra special!

First of all the location of the hotel is top. There is a lake next to the hotel with a gorgeous view on the mountain Zugspitze. In general the area is really nice. The hotel is bigger than I expected, but I loved the atmosphere, the design of it and our room as well. There is a spa with a big swimming pool. The highlight was the food, our breakfast one of the best, a big variety of food, everything was fresh and delicious. The staff of the hotel is welcoming and friendly.