Bavarian Alps

Though dating back to 1862, this outstanding hotel took on its present guise when Korbinian Kohler bought it in 2010. — The Telegraph

With a Michelin-starred chef, lakeside location and high-class rooms and suites, Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt is one of the best places in the Bavarian Alps to spend a holiday. — The Telegraph

Right on the lake shore in Prien, the 54 rooms at this excellent hotel offer a good price to standard ratio, with their pristine bathrooms, wood-rich furnishings and pretty views. — Lonely Planet

Though Reindl's doesn't look worthy of its five stars from the outside, this elegant, tri-winged luxury hotel is stacked with perks, a wine bar and a top-notch gourmet restaurant. — Lonely Planet

All the simple, homey comforts you'd expect can be found in this 150-year-old Bavarian inn tucked into Partenkirchen village. — Fodor's

In the heart of Ramsau, just outside of Berchtesgaden, this family-run Best Western hotel has a spa and pool and a special focus on sustainability. — Fodor's

This great design hostel tucked away in the mesh of lanes in the old town has two dorms and three doubles, all with a different quirky, but not overplayed, theme. — Lonely Planet

The elegant, turreted hotel and its two spacious annexes sit high above the Tegernsee, backed by the wooded slopes of Neureuth Mountain. — Fodor's

Nestled in the hills outside of Berchtesgaden and surrounded by quiet woods, this five-star spa hotel, dripping with luxury, has a quiet, relaxed feel. — Fodor's

Although traditional looking from outside, this Altstadt favourite offers an unexpected design-hotel experience within. — Lonely Planet

The antique furniture is as sturdy as the plates of sausage and cheese served by lederhosen-clad waiters at Hotel Alpenrose, a frescoed inn on the main Obermarkt plaza. — Afar Magazine

A luxury spa hotel designed in Bavarian style, the Staudacherhof has wellness packages for those in search of relaxation. — Fodor's

This beautifully frescoed 14th-century building is home to a great option in this price bracket. — Lonely Planet

Rooms have corner lounge areas, and most come with balconies and sweeping mountain views. — Fodor's

Very well appointed 30-room inn amid the bustle of the main street, with hefty timber furniture, a classic Bavarian restaurant and a tradition going back over four centuries. — Lonely Planet