Ising Chieming, Germany
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Bavarian equestrian estate
The estate operates as a sporting country manor, centering on active polo grounds and private shores along Lake Chiemsee.
What it’s good at
Notable
Protected historic estate buildings include the timber-framed Petershaus, dating back to 1581.
Notable
A 2,500-square-meter spa holds an indoor rock pool and a ten-meter outdoor whirlpool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The property sits on the quiet eastern shore of Lake Chiemsee, looking out toward the Bavarian Alps.
The rooms
Bedrooms are spread across eight estate buildings, including timber-framed quarters inside the sixteenth-century Petershaus.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A waterfall and counter-current channel flow through the indoor rock pool, and a ten-meter circular whirlpool sits outside on the deck.
The spa
Eight treatment rooms host specialized Ayurveda and Lomi Lomi Nui rituals. Past the saunas, a relaxation lounge is set with waterbeds.
The gym
The glass-walled fitness room borders a vaulted corridor, fitted with cardio machines and weight racks.
Restaurant
Goldener Pflug
Guests dine on traditional Bavarian dishes across wood-paneled parlors and a cobblestone courtyard shaded by a chestnut tree.
At the table
Ristorante Il Cavallo bakes pizza beside the indoor riding hall, and Tinos Bar pours drinks beneath vaulted stone arches.
How it began
Josef Witt bought the grounds in 1934 for his daughter Monika, whose son later founded the on-site riding club.
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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.