Radolfzell am Bodensee, Germany
Opened
2013
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Design ResortOutside the door
Lakeside thermal bathhouse
An enclosed bathrobe corridor links bedrooms to the sprawling thermal park, centering the day on saunas and wild lake swims.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Germany's first authentic wood-fired smoke sauna opens directly to cold plunges in Lake Constance.
Listed
South Tyrol studio biquadra framed Lake Constance through floor-to-ceiling glass and untreated timber.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This resort has a great location just a stone’s throw from the lake and a smart, modern upmarket interior throughout.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
On the shore of Lake Constance in Radolfzell, with lakefront gardens outside the door.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass and untreated timber define the bedrooms, and each opens onto a private balcony.
The outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool steams through winter, bordered by open sunbathing lawns and cold natural stone showers.
The onsen and saunas
Soak slowly.
A Japanese onsen bath sits heated between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius, and timber walkways connect outdoor saunas.
The spa
Treatment rooms in the Wellnesshaus host shell massages and body rituals, and quiet lounges open around ceramic fountains.
Restaurant Rubin
Dinner brings Asian spices to regional Lake Constance produce across tables divided by floor-to-ceiling rope screens.
Bar
SkyLounge
The bar pours regional beers and cocktails on a covered rooftop deck with 180-degree views of Lake Constance.
At the table
Bartenders mix signature cocktails and pour regional Lake Constance wines across a glossy red bar counter.
How it began
German Sauna Association board member Bernd Schuler developed the hotel in 2013 to complement his lakeside bathhouse.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.