Fans of the classic Alpine-lodge experience will have no difficulty satisfying their urges in Bavaria. But those travelers who see no contradiction between modern design and timeless mountain views will be grateful for a place like Villa Sonnenhof Boutique Hotel. It’s a minority opinion, perhaps, but it’s popular enough to keep Villa Sonnenhof’s nine rooms filled with appreciative guests.

In the interiors there’s still plenty of richly textured wood — no hotel that’s in a proper dialogue with its site would go without it. But alongside the parquet floors and rough-hewn headboards you’ll find not hunting-party kitsch but contemporary art and modernist furniture, as well as a sparse, restrained aesthetic that makes the rooms into a refuge, and focuses the eye on the scenery outside. And while all are comfortable, the finest is the junior suite, which features a wraparound balcony and a private sauna.

A proper Alpine breakfast is served in the dining room or, weather permitting, on the terrace; products are sourced from the finest local bakeries, butchers, and other purveyors. The bar serves a thoughtful selection of wines and beers, and the humidor stocks cigars from Cuba, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. This hotel is implementing enhanced safety and cleaning measures as required by the Tablet Recovery Pledge. Our Customer Service team is happy to provide full details of each step being taken.