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Hintereck 1, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany
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InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden
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InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden
InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden
InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden
Ranked #3 of 32 hotels in Berchtesgaden
4.5 of 5 stars 301 Reviews
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  • Outdoor pool(6)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Great location(4)
  • Eagle nest(4)
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San Francisco, California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Spectacular location, fine facilities, unfortunate service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

The location of this hotel makes up for any minor faults it may have. It is that good. I have been to places that offer some of the finest views in the world, and this one ranks near top. The sense of space and fresh air are exhilarating.

I felt that the highlight of the hotel facility was the swimming pool. Indoor and outdoor pools are connected. You can watch the breathtaking alpine scenery while immersed in warm heated water.

Fire place and bar in the main hall were very nice. you can read books, do some work, or browse internet with your notebook, while sipping a cup of superb espresso.

Rooms look very neat. Nothing luxurious, but very zen-like and modern. Clean. Smells good. Intercontinental standard, which is my favorite hotel chain. I especially liked to shower and bathroom a lot. The huge window offers breathtaking views of the mountain.

Food is OK, considering it is German. I like German breakfasts, but not dinners. Although they offer some international cuisine such as pasta, you will mostly have to accept plain roasted beef or pork at a steep price. Wine selection was good though.

The service fell apart. Such a pity, since this is a magnificent hotel located in a grand location. Whatever you order from room, you can expect it to arrive in 40 minutes. The reception double-charged my room (and it took about 10 international phone calls afterwards to resolve my card bill). The employees here look as if they themselves are on vacation. You can safely assume that this is a self-service hotel: you get the room key, you go to your room, and you are free to do whatever you like. Maybe that was by design: nature, you, and nothing in between. (Excuse my sarcasm.)

So here is my suggestion: for those folks who function just fine under pure laissez-faire regime, this hotel is for you. You will find so much that you will like here. Roam the hills. Watch the night sky from your room. Spend the whole evening in the bar reading books and no one will come to bother you with trivial questions like what you wish to drink.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Claus Geißelmann, Manager at InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden, responded to this review
15 March 2012
Dear enpassant,

Thank you very much for your comment. Your review is highly appreciated as it helps us improving our performance and offering best service to our guests.

I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort and liked the impressive surroundings of the Bavarian Alps. However, I very much regret your disappointment regarding our level of service.

Our Mountain Resort is literally meant to be a real hideaway. We want to offer our guests the high level of privacy they are looking for to enjoy time for themselves and the beautiful region. Nevertheless, as a 5-star superior hotel our main objective, of course, is to offer excellent service. Guests should feel pampered in every way - therefore I very much regret to hear that you, in contrast, felt unattended. Please rest assured that I will bring this up with my team to avoid these problems in the future. We will put all our efforts in improving this issue in order to be able to hopefully welcome you back in our resort soon.

Please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Yours sincerely,
InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort

Claus Geißelmann
General Manager
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Zagreb, Croatia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Beautiful, good food, but once is enough”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

When we arrived nobody welcomed us at the door, 3 persons at the reception were dealing with one guest and nobody rose an eyebrow to say 'hello' for some 10 minutes. Then they did not have our reservation, so we got an upgrade :)

The hotel is beautiful, tastefully decorated, rooms are very clean and new. Breakfast is great. The Michelin star restaurant in the hotel (The Ciel) was also great and interesting.

Beds very comfortable. Spa clean and nice, great sauna department. Pools are not too big.

I did not like the charge for the garage some 20Euro per day. I absolutely hate the wi-fi charge (very expensive, I think it starts at some 10 Euro and they charge how much you spend). Wi-fi is nowadays free almost everywhere, from airports and bus stations to small cafes, I hate being charged for it in fancy places.

And the last problem was the massage. I got a masseur that absolutely did not know what she was doing. It was very bad. But after I complained I got a complimentary massage that was better but again not great. They do not seem to have the habit of making an atmosphere for the massage. I was in full light, no music... I don't know what to think. Maybe it was just a mistake, or they don't get the concept...

The area is nice, we had lots of snow.

Been there, seen that, well done, but I don't think we will return.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Claus Geißelmann, Manager at InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden, responded to this review
15 March 2012
Dear SeaPebbles,

Thank you very much for your comment. Your review is highly appreciated as it helps us to improve in our strive for excellence.

I am pleased to hear you liked our Mountain Resort and enjoyed the gourmet food at LE CIEL restaurant. Please accept my sincere apologies regarding your problems during check-in and your unpleasant experience during your massage. Thank you very much, however, for bringing this to my attention. I will bring this up with the teams concerned in order to avoid these problems coming up again. We are currently working on a new spa concept and will definitely put a focus on the atmosphere in the spa, especially during treatments. I hope the upgrade and free massage you received was a small compensation for the inconvenience caused.

Concerning the internet charge we are aware of the problem and are already working on it to be able to offer a better solution for our guests in the near future.

Should you decide to come back to the area of Berchtesgaden you will be more than welcome to visit InterContinental Berchtesgaden again to see for yourself the improvements we made.

Yours sincerely,
InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort

Claus Geißelmann
General Manager
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England
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“5 star it is with outstanding customer service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Just celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary here all courtesy of my hotel reward points - it was worth saving up the points and using them on what is a most beautiful hotel. What made our stay so memorable was the attentive service from all the staff we had contact with. On arrival our room wasn't ready, but we were quickly offered a glass of proseco and made to feel very welcome in the cozy hotel bar. As a platinum member we were upgraded to an executive room. Not sure about other comments about rooms with fireplace obstructing view - ours was fine!. The hotel also gave us a bottle of local fizzy to celebrate our special day. We rented brand new and top spec skis from the hotel - the service and attention from the in house ski rep was outstanding; helpful and courteous - frankly the best experience we have ever had when renting skis!. Skiing from the hotel on un-pisted slope in the morning after heavy snow fall and being the first to venture on it was a highlight!. We enjoyed exploring the area and after a long day walking or skiing it was a pleasure to come back to the hotel and enjoy the wonderful spa. The outdoor pool, heated to 35 degrees was surreal, especially at night under a snow blizzard! As we had left kids behind at home we enjoyed having the spa for adults only after 6pm; very relaxing!. We didn't eat in much as we found the prices a little high - the price for a bottle of wine was unacceptable. However we did eat in the Bavarian restaurant and felt that the food, cost and ambience was excellent - have the fondue, excellent value and delicious. Thoroughly recommend this hotel - it is expensive but is definitely worth it. Most of the staff spoke excellent English and are all very attentive.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Like a postcard”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

This place is worth every bit of the price you will probably pay - but its worth it! I was there in winter and saw a view every morning that would easily appear on a postcard. The facilities are extremely self contained, with the minibar being inclusive of the room rate (believe me when I say you can't finish the drinks!) so for those thinking of making a trip to the neighourhood supermarket before heading here banish the thought! The only thing you might need to buy is alcoholic drinks which is not included.

Facilities wise - this is about as good as it gets, with two swimming pools, one outdoor, which you can enter via a door inside so you don't get exposed to the elements before dipping into the pool! Plus the steam room and sauna are top class - personally the heat in the herbal sauna wasn't enough but the steam room was!

I did not try any of the restaurants - they appeared to be pricey and I would be loath to spend EUR 300 on a meal! Just go to any of the restaurants in town - and rent a car while you're in the area otherwise you're stuck!

Special mention goes to Sebastian - it is said that the heart and soul of any hotel is its staff and he exemplifies this with his dedication to making us feel right at home! Whenever he was unsure of something, he would be sure to follow up and provide a printout of the answer which really made our day!

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Prague, Czech Republic
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Relax and relax again”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

Cant descripe recent stay enough. If you look for relaxing weekend, there is probably not a better choice in this area. Stunnig views, incredible spa and pools.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Hintereck 1, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany
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