Best Western Hits New Heights with Alpine Hotel

Friday 30 November 2012 11:33
Best Western International - The World’s Largest Hotel Chain? - has announced the launch of an exquisite new upscale property nestled in the Bavarian Alps.

Located in Oberstdorf, close to Germany’s border with Austria, BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Alpenhof offers 61 rooms and suites with wide balconies and terraces offering breathtaking views across the Alpine countryside. All rooms also come equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Whatever time of year guests stay, they will be treated to a wonderful array of food and beverage offerings. During the summer, the Panorama Restaurant offers a south-facing terrace with stunning vistas across the surrounding hills. In winter, when snow coats the landscape, guests can relax in the cozy fireside bar and lounge, which includes a library.

Health and fitness is a key element of the hotel, with a 500m? wellness complex including a large swimming pool, Finnish sauna, steam room, infra-red sauna, relaxation rooms, gym, sun terrace and a lawn for sunbathing. Additional wellness offerings are available in the hotel’s beauty and massage departments.

Business travelers are also catered to with a 25-seat conference room, perfect for scenic meetings.

“I am delighted to be able to introduce such a stunning new property to the Best Western portfolio,” said Glenn de Souza, Best Western International’s Vice President International Operations — Asia & the Middle East. “BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Alpenhof is a prime example of how far our brands are progressing in the international market. This stunning Alpine retreat is a fantastic addition to our new upscale BEST WESTERN PLUS collection,” Mr. de Souza added.

Famed for its annual ski jump competition, Oberstdorf offers a range of winter sports including downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating. It is also home to some stunning mountain golf courses.

The addition of the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Alpenhof adds to Best Western’s collection in the Alps, which currently includes the BEST WESTERN PLUS Berghotel Rehlegg in Berchtesgaden and BEST WESTERN Hotel Obermuehle in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.