Where Time stands Still
A Special Place with Special People
This bold statement needs some explanation. When we joined the family business nearly 20 years ago, one thing was clear from the start: the location and the view are breathtaking, the team is simply outstanding, and many of the renovations done by our predecessors are timeless and beautiful. But there was still much to do.
How do you bring a hotel steeped in history and exuding a unique sense of calm into the modern age without destroying that very atmosphere? The answer: with love, thoughtfulness, and a delicate touch. Now we ask you: Did we succeed?
We say: A vacation like in the old days, only better. But what do we mean by that? Beyond the structural updates, we wanted to create a feeling—a sense that, here, for just a moment, life can simply be. We wanted to meet the desire of many to escape their hectic, crisis-ridden daily lives and immerse themselves in a peaceful, happy world reminiscent of bygone times.
Of course, we don’t mind having electric light, warm rooms, running water, and even a wellness area offering every imaginable luxury. So, we’ve taken the best of both worlds and curated a perfect blend—just for you.
Your hotel with a grand history
Magnificent Bavaria
The Hotel Prinz-Luitpold-Bad is a spa hotel with a history: when Bavaria was still an independant kingdom, before it became part of Germany the hotel was established in 1864. It was built on the site of a sulphuric spring renowned for its healing properties by a regional doctor called Dr. Stich. Because it was such a special place the Bavarian Monarch reigning-prince Luitpold gave his name to the hotel in the year 1888. Based on our spring the town Oberdorf (to which we belong) was granted the word "Bad" (meaning "bath"). This is a distincton German towns only receive if they are a qualified spa town. In the year 1923 our ancestor Andreas Gross bought the hotel together with his wife Maria. For the same amount you did not even get a bread roll at the end of the year. A lucky chance.
Before World War II the hotel expanded to 130 rooms (starting with 30). During the war it was used as a military hospital and afterwards as a recreational facility for US soldiers called Mustang Manor II (they probably could not pronounce our real name). In the year 1950 the family received their hotel back and started building an outdoor pool and many other things. 1986 one of the first spa areas in Bavaria was constructed and thus called "Quelldorado" (a mix of "Quelle" meaning spring and eldorado).
Conclusion: We had great times and challenging ones and we are looking forward to the next 150 years.
A little royal
Authentic * Sustainable * Special
- Our fantastic, panoramic mountain view - from rooms, restaurant or spa area is a rare luxury. To be found mostly at German castles.
- Our long history and our antiques make the hotel a unique place standing out from standard rooms of hotel chains and the modern contemporary alpine style.
- Our historic dishes prepared with love and regional ingredients for a taste of Bavaria
- Last but not least: Most importantly each of our guests should feel like something special and should be pampered and comfortable. We try to please your needs and wishes: special requirements regaring food, rooms or spa treatments. Our team loves to be there for you whenever needed. Our objective is to ensure that every guest drives home happily, relaxed and with a lot of energy to face everyday life.
