Riessersee Hotel  

High in the Bavarian Alps on the shores of Lake Riessersee, just above Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This lakeside, family-friendly and pet-friendly hotel sits next to a golf course and is minutes from Hausbergbahn, the Zugspitze region and Eibsee.

Bright alpine décor and panoramic mountain views set the tone. Over 150 guestrooms and suites, plus a lakeside annex with nine suites and a panorama terrace. Rooms offer private balconies, flat-screen TVs, minibars, bathrobes and en-suite baths or showers.

A full-service spa with Grander-water indoor pool, saunas, infrared cabins, steam bath, hot tub and massage treatments. Indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, ski storage and a complimentary ski shuttle get you on the slopes fast. On-site leisure includes an arcade, bowling club and library. Complimentary wireless internet, free self-parking and train station pick-up are available.

Conference center with up to 10 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. Express check-in/out and complimentary wireless internet for business travelers.

Two on-site restaurants and a café serve Bavarian and international flavors. A lakeside terrace and bar/lounge set the scene for drinks. Complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily (weekday and weekend service windows vary).