Hotel Alpenkönig
Third-generation family boutique; modern Alpine design with genuine warmth; food-first ethos; intimate scale (25 rooms). Not flashy resort luxury — more refined personal hospitality.
Book Wednesday to Saturday to eat at Esslust as an outside guest — Monday is Schnitzel Night only (and that's actually great value at ~€29 with a glass of wine from a magnum)
Why It Matters
One MICHELIN Key recognition for the hotel; Restaurant Esslust listed in the Michelin Guide for regional and seasonal cuisine. The Bentele family runs the property in third generation, with son Yanik Bentele doubling as sommelier. Golf partnerships with three nearby courses, ski access to four winter areas, and a compact but thoughtfully equipped spa round out the offer.
Hotel Alpenkönig is a family-run 4-star superior boutique hotel on the quiet edge of Oberstaufen in Bavaria's Allgäu region, now in its third generation under the Bentele family. The hotel balances its Alpine surroundings with deliberately modern, design-forward interiors — think bold materials, contrasting colours, and rooms that feel more like carefully curated spaces than generic mountain lodgings. Restaurant Esslust, recognised by the Michelin Guide, Gault-Millau, and Falstaff, is the anchor of the whole place and draws guests from outside the hotel too.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Doppelzimmer Classic
The Classic double is the most accessible price point in the double-room range. More traditionally styled than the Deluxe tiers but still individually furnished and sharing the same quality-of-sleep focus — good mattress, pillow menu, blackout curtains in end-of-corridor rooms.
Doppelzimmer Deluxe
A mid-tier double room sitting between the Young Deluxe and Premium Deluxe in the hotel's category hierarchy. Individually furnished with the hotel's characteristic blend of quality materials and considered design details.
Boxspring 1.8 x 2mEinzelzimmer
A solid solo-traveller option. One guest noted the single room came with 'a huge bed', which sets it apart from the cramped afterthoughts that single rooms often are. Good value for business travellers or solo walkers.
Gartensuite
The Garden Suite sits on the ground floor with a private terrace, offering direct access to the hotel garden and — crucially — direct access to the wellness area. A guest review described it as 'a dream with every amenity you could want'. Well suited for guests with dogs (pet-friendly ground floor rooms available on request).
BoxspringGrand Deluxe
The most spacious standard double at 43 sqm. Stylish design meets a proper bathroom — either a walk-in relax shower or full bathtub, plus a separate WC. The relax sofa makes the living area genuinely usable rather than decorative. Balcony looks either toward morning or afternoon sun. This is the room where the generous 'sitting around reading' moments actually work.
Boxspring 1.8 x 2m · 43 sqmPremium Deluxe
Steps up from the Deluxe with more generous proportions and elevated fixtures. Part of the hotel's ascending range of double rooms, individually decorated with high-quality materials.
Boxspring 1.8 x 2mYoung Deluxe
The entry point into the Alpenkönig. Compact at 30 sqm but intelligently laid out with modern 'feel-good' materials and warm design touches that keep it from feeling small. Balcony faces either morning sun or afternoon/evening sun depending on the unit. Clean, contemporary look.
Boxspring 1.8 x 2m · 30 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
100 km of groomed cross-country trails around Oberstaufen. Snowshoe hikes, sledding, and guided winter walking tours also available in the area.
Four ski areas within easy reach, 28 ski lifts, Ski-Kinderland for children. Ski rental discount available via partner Sport Hauber. The hotel has a dedicated ski room for storing equipment.
E-bike and regular bike rental available at a station next to the hotel. Secure bike storage in the hotel underground garage. Route planning via Komoot (free access provided). A 36 km round-trip through pre-Alpine landscape starting from Oberstaufen is a popular option (approx. 3.5 hrs).
Over 300 km of marked hiking trails accessible directly from the hotel. Routes range from valley walks to summit hikes on the Nagelfluh mountain range. The Gipfelkreuz on the Hochgrat, Buchenegger Waterfalls, and the Großer Alpsee circuit (11 km, 3 hrs) are among the most popular.
On-site fitness room with four modern cardio machines, yoga mats, and foam rollers in various sizes. Open daily 7:00–20:00. Complimentary for hotel guests.
The hotel is a founding member of Golfpark Bregenzerwald and partner of two other courses. Hotel guests receive greenfee discounts and preferential tee times: Golfpark Bregenzerwald (18 holes, 30% off), Golfclub Oberstaufen-Steibis (18 holes, 20% off + free group coaching Monday 9–10 AM + logoball + driving range token), Golfclub Waldegg-Wiggensbach (27 holes, 20% off).
Tandem paragliding flights over the gentle foothills of the Voralpenland available through local operators near Oberstaufen.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Limited hours room service available.
Daily breakfast buffet 08:00–10:30 with regional ingredients from partner farms. Included in room rate.
Luggage held securely after late checkout for guests exploring the area.
Free outdoor parking spaces directly in front of the hotel. Underground garage available at €6–12/day depending on season.
Electric vehicle charging station directly at the hotel.
Dogs welcome in ground-floor rooms with terrace (on request, surcharge applies).
5x10 metre heated indoor pool with direct outdoor garden access. Open daily 7:00–20:00. Included in room rate.
Choice of supportive, soft, down, or feather pillows for every guest.
Rooms do not have air conditioning. The alpine location typically keeps temperatures manageable but worth noting for summer visits.
Secure ski and equipment storage room within the hotel.
Complimentary shuttle to and from Oberstaufen train station, subject to availability. Must be requested in advance.
For €25, departing guests can use the spa until 17:00 after the 11:00 checkout (subject to availability).
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