The location is perfect, steps away from the konigsee. Room had a great view and was good-sized for Europe. The staff was very helpful. Parking, Internet, and a local discount-card were all included. A lovely stay.

The Hotel Schiffmeister overlooks the boat stage and looks straight down the lake. From 9:00 to about 18:00 it is quite busy outside but, then, the day trippers go home and peace reigns.

The hotel does not have it's own, in house, restaurant but it does own the restaurant next door with good food and lakeside seating when the weather is good.

For the Hotel itself it is more about character than swish modern rooms, but everything is there that you need. The En-suite shower rooms are small but adequate. There is a lift and the landings are massive.

The floors are not very even and window frames / balconies are quite old but the rooms are a good size and the beds are clean and comfortable. Evening & morning views are breathtaking.

Breakfast is a typical German cold buffet but of a good standard.

There is good parking but, weirdly, this is behind the Hotel Konigssee across the road.

In terms of convenience this could not be better. you just have 20m to get the first (electric) boat down the lake in the morning to spend a day exploring St. Bartholomew & Salet/Obersee.

The hotel is owner run with the aid of some staff. They are friendly if, sometimes, a little distant.

If you are looking for a swish modern 4 star hotel with loads of in house facilities then this is not for you. If, however, you are looking for a comfortable character hotel in a stunning location then you cannot do better.

The main disadvantage is that the reception has limited attendance in the evening (none after 9:00pm) so booking in the evening and late initial arrival can be problematical.

We have stayed in this hotel many times (as well as others in the area) and it is our favourite place to stay.

I have many colleagues who are also repeat visitors.

I made a reservation for June 2010 for a double room with balcony to the see. I received a confirmation, but when I arrived I got a room with see view and without balcony. I talked to him twice on the phone and he never mentioned that this room had no balcony. In the confirmation he confirmed see view. So be careful with this nasty trick.
The rooms are very very old. You can here the neighbour whispering the next room and the furniture is burned from cigarettes. I better dont write about the mattress.
The only really nice thing is the view from the room (if you get see view). We left after one night and fortunately found a better and much cheaper place.

This is the best hotel that is located directly next to the Königsee. This is not all--inclusive hotel with a wellness and four-star restaurant, but rather a comfortable hotel with a great view of Königsee lake. The hotel is older and could use a renovation, but for the price the hotel is a good deal. It is located directly next to the boat dock for boat trips to St. Batholomew and Öbersee. If you want to have no stress getting to boat in the morning then this is the best option. The breakfast buffet is adequate, but at least it all you can eat. The option for dinner is the Echostüberl located a short 10 minute from the hotel. For lunch I would eat fish at the restaurant in St. Bartholomew. Don't forget to plan a few hikes while you are there. A hike down from the Jennerbahn or up to the Eiskapelle at the St. Bartholomew. Again this not a hotel to simply relay all day. This nice to stay in for its convenient location.