Ottobeuren, Germany
Parkhotel Maximilian Resort & Spa
Allgäu parkland spa
Ottobeuren, Germany
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Best WesternAllgäu parkland spa
Parkland lawns border the forest, where guests wander between quiet meadows and an outdoor log cabin sauna.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This comfortable hotel in a peaceful location above the monastery at the edge of the forest is popular with holidaymakers as well as spa visitors and business travellers.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Ottobeuren's Benedictine abbey sits a short walk downhill. Forest trails branch out directly from the property.
The rooms
Annex rooms add private kitchenettes. In the main building, selected rooms open onto quiet balconies.
The pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool stays heated year-round. Inside, padded loungers face a wall-sized mural of the Allgäu landscape.
The saunas and whirlpool
A tiled whirlpool sits in a stone alcove. Down the hall, glass doors lead to saunas and an ice fountain.
At the table
Restaurant Maximilian serves regional dishes overlooking the parkland, and Bar s’Mäxle pours evening cocktails over a dark granite counter.
How it began
The hotel rose on the grounds of a former clinic, opening in 2007 at the edge of the forest.
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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.