Starnberg, Germany
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Starnberg
Gourmet conference hotel
Gourmet conference hotel
The hotel balances busy conference halls with serious culinary ambition, home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Aubergine.
What it’s good at
Listed
Classical dark wood panelling meets modern conference facilities and soundproof rooms.
Listed
A rooftop panoramic terrace and Finnish sauna overlooking the rooftops of Starnberg.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Lake Starnberg is a five-minute walk away. For city trips, the local S-Bahn reaches central Munich in thirty minutes.
The rooms
Soundproof windows keep each bedroom quiet. Interiors combine dark wood accents with uncluttered modern lines.
The saunas and gym
The fifth-floor wellness space includes an 85-degree Finnish sauna, a bio-sauna, and a cardio room overlooking the town.
Restaurant
Aubergine
Chef Maximilian Moser serves tasting menus in a glass pavilion hung with sculptural wire chandeliers.
Restaurant Oliv's
The kitchen serves Lake Starnberg whitefish and Mediterranean dishes, alongside fresh breakfast and lunch buffets.
At the table
Hemingway Bar stocks 165 rums from 37 countries, shaken into cocktails beside an open fireplace.
How it began
Software entrepreneur Detlef Graessner built the hotel in 2006, after struggling to find modern conference lodging for his medical seminars.
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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.