We stayed at the Grand Hotel Bregenz during the opera season and booked a junior suite for around EUR 500 per night – so expectations were high. The location was a highlight – right between the train station and the Bregenz Opera, perfect for attending performances. However, you can’t really see the lake from the room as a park blocks the view.
Check-in was mixed – there’s a dedicated desk for ALL loyalty members, but it wasn’t enforced, so we waited in line with everyone else despite having status. The suite itself was large, modern, and spotless, but faced the parking lot with no balcony – not ideal for the price.
The biggest surprise was the SPA – not heavily advertised but truly relaxing. We enjoyed the indoor pool and saunas, which were quiet and well-kept.
Breakfast was frustrating. A confusing booking system meant several tables were “reserved” but unoccupied while other guests, including us, had to wait. No structured queue made it feel chaotic. Once seated, the buffet was good – fresh fruit and decent variety – but we later discovered there’s a hidden à la carte menu (omelettes, etc.) that’s not offered to all guests. That felt unfair.
Overall, it was a pleasant stay with some downsides. The price-to-quality ratio was below expectations – I expected more consistency and attention to detail for this level of pricing.
