Luxury hotels in Bavarian Swabia

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Bavarian Swabia. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Chateau Fontenay Bad Wörishofen, Germany

  

  Hotel. This 5-star hotel lies in the Bavarian spa resort of Bad Wörishofen, a 6-minute walk from the spa park and train station. It offers a large spa area, with indoor and outdoor pools. All rooms, suites and apartments at the Château Fontenay include cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Most rooms have a balcony or a terrace. A varied buffet breakfast is available at Château Fontenay each morning. Regional dishes made with fresh ingredients are served in the hotel's elegantly decorated restaurant. The spa area at the Château Fontenay includes many saunas. Guests also enjoy free use of the neighbouring tennis courts. The Allgäu countryside surrounding the Château Fontenay has many hiking paths and cross-country skiing trails. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 175 EUR.

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• 2 Hotel Franks Oberstdorf, Germany

  

  Hotel. This 5-star hotel in the Allgäu holiday resort of Oberstdorf offers a large garden with a natural pool. It boasts a scenic view of the mountains, new (2013) indoor and outdoor swimming pools, exclusive spa facilities in Alpine style, and 2 creative restaurants. The privately run Hotel Franks has spacious rooms and suites with cable TV and modern bathrooms. Most have a private balcony with a mountain view. The WellEtage Spa features a large sauna area with a Finish sauna, multi-purpose sauna, steam bath and a whirlpool. Beauty & therapeutic treatments can also be booked and the spa bar offers refreshing drinks, coffee, tea and snacks. Children are welcome to enjoy the play room, adventure playground, and kids club (in the summer). Guests also receive a 15% discount at the nearby golf course. The Frank's restaurant offers an exquisite breakfast buffet and a wide range of seasonal dishes à la carte using local, organic products. A half-board option is also available as well as a variety of 5-course gourmet dinners, a theme buffet on Saturdays and a 6-course gala dinner once a week. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 3 Steigenberger Hotel Der Sonnenhof Bad Wörishofen, Germany

  

  Hotel. This 5-star hotel is located next to the spa park in Bad Wörishofen. It offers luxurious rooms, a large spa area, and 3 restaurants serving Bavarian and international food. Each room at the Steigenberger Hotel Der Sonnenhof has a modern bathroom and satellite TV. Many rooms have a balcony overlooking the park and guests receive free WiFi access. The Steigenberger’s well-equipped spa area features 3 pools, 5 saunas and a steam room. A wide range of massages and cosmetic treatments can also be booked here. The Petit Plaisir - Bistro & Brasserie opened in June 2017 and serves French meals and wines, including an extraordinary selection of open wines. The König Ludwig Lounge serves Bavarian and Allgäu cuisine, and offers a variety of local beers. Restaurant CALLA offers Euro-Asian food, while the hotel bar serves exotic cocktails, fine wines and more. Bad Wörishofen Train Station is just 1 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 315 EUR.

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• 4 Allgäu Sonne Oberstaufen, Germany

  

  Hotel. This 5-star hotel features a wellness area with an outdoor and 2 indoor pools, free fitness classes and a panorama entrance hall. It is a 10-minute walk from Oberstaufen town centre. Underground and free on-site parking facilities are offered. The stylish rooms at Allgäu Sonne have a TV, minibar and safe, and many have views of the Alps. While the double rooms with balcony are located in the main building, the double rooms without balcony are situated in the country house, a short walk from the main building. Free WiFi and free tea and mineral water are provided in the spa. Wellness facilities include a sauna, steam room and spa tub. The panorama fitness room features modern equipment and excellent views. A wide range of massages, beauty treatments and health programs are also available. The Allgäu Sonne provides a rich breakfast buffet each morning. Fine regional cuisine is available in the hotel's restaurant. A variety of drinks are served in the Stiessbergstüble pub, which offers live music and dance. The half-board option includes a gourmet 5-course meal or themed buffet. During the summer, guests can enjoy meals and drinks on the terrace or by the pool. Guests enjoy a 20% discount at both Golfclub Oberstaufen-Steibis and Golfpark Bregenzerwald. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 134 EUR.

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• 5 Hotel VILLINO Lindau, Germany

  

  Hotel. Offering a sun terrace and spa centre, Hotel VILLINO is situated in Lindau-Bodolz. The hotel has a sauna and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Every room includes a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. A flat-screen TV is available. You will find room service at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling and hiking. Oberstdorf is 48 km from Hotel VILLINO, while Konstanz is 39 km from the property. Friedrichshafen Airport is 17 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 150 EUR.

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• 6 Seehotel und Appartements Schnöller Rieden am Forggensee, Germany

  

  Hotel. This Hotel is located directly next to the scenic Forggensee Lake, just 14 km from Neuschwanstein Castle. Seehotel und Appartements Schnöller offers a sauna with lake views and a garden. Each apartment comprises of a flat-screen TV and a contemporary-style kitchen. Bathrobes and toiletries are featured in the private bathroom. You can also relax on the terrace on the beach, where panoramic views of the surrounding mountains can be enjoyed. Seehotel und Appartements Schnöller has a children’s play area with a trampoline, and Rieden Sailing Club is just 240 metres away. Füssen Train Station is 8.5 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 76 EUR.

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• 7 Hotel Maximilian’s Augsburg, Germany

  

  Hotel. Hotel Maximilian’s is a historic hotel located in the heart of Augsburg, a 10-minute walk from the Fuggerei Museum. It features elegant rooms and suites and a restaurant with show kitchen. The individually furnished rooms and suites at Hotel Maximilian’s are equipped with 4K UHD Smart TVs, complimentary Nespresso Coffee Makers, and minibar. They are furnished with traditional oil paintings, and some overlook the Maximilianstrasse Boulevard. Unlimited high-speed glass fibre WiFi (up to 1000 MBit/sec) is available free of charge for guests throughout the hotel. Regional dishes and a wide selection of wines can be enjoyed at the Michelin Star awarded restaurant, Sartory, restaurant Maximilian's . Guests can also relax at the bar. The spa area offers a gym, various saunas and beauty treatments. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 151 EUR.

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• 8 Hotel Bayerischer Hof Lindau, Germany

  

  Hotel. The Hotel Bayerischer Hof is in Lindau, directly on Lake Constance. It offers large rooms, an outdoor swimming pool (open in summer months) and wonderful views of the lake. Wi-Fi is available throughout. The individually furnished rooms at the Bayerischer Hof all have satellite TV and a private bathroom. There is a bathrobe and slippers in every room. Guests can enjoy a drink at the elegant bar or on the lake terrace in summer. Dinner can be booked, and this includes a 3-course meal. The spa at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel includes saunas, a steam room and caldarium. Guests can work out in the gym or enjoy beauty treatments in the Maximilian Spa. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 146 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!