Hotel Fürstenhof in Bad Griesbach

Unfortunately, the Fürstenhof is declining rapidly. The thermal baths at least have so many defects and unsightly or outdated areas that it is no longer worth the price. The cleanliness also leaves a lot to be desired. The toilets and showers sometimes smell of urine. They really have to compromise on the feel-good aspect. The lotion is sometimes empty. The menu at the pool bar lacks vegetarian options such as mozzarella with tomatoes. The bathroom scales (which have been there for 20 years) have been removed and the drinking water fountain has been turned off. Cost-cutting measures? Change of owner? Staff shortage? Whatever, it will lose customers - unfortunately.

Room was a little small. My bed couldn't be adjusted. The mattress lost some of its spring.

The Al fresco area of the restaurant wasn't open even though the weather was good. We asked Mentor (a waiter) many times to have us seated outside especially since there's covid. He flatly denied us each time. When we asked other waiters, the junior ones would at least check with the manager. The female senior ones gladly had us sit outdoors during breakfast. After the al fresco area was opened, many people went outside to enjoy their meal.

I would have preferred the doors of the restaurant to be opened so that there would be air circulation (covid).

Mentor also chased us out quite quickly after 7.30pm. Yes, I understand dinner service ends at 7.30pm. However, he should ask himself why we were still not done at 7.30pm. It's because he took very long to serve us/ take our orders. The way he kicked us out was also rude. This would never happen in countries with way better service.

Waiter Dzenan and waitress Anita Wimmer were good.

One older waitress (who was nice) wiped the floor because there was a spillage. Then she used the same cloth to wipe the buffet counter and the machines. That's unhygienic.

Sun tanning area was nice. Much better than the one at St. Wolfgang.

Housekeeping only occurred once a day. I expected it to be more frequent.

Car park was really dark. We scratched our car.

Good location for a hotel.

The hotel is showing its age. The furnishings no longer correspond to the 4-star plus standard. The kitchen, however, is very good.