How is Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior rated?

Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior scores 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior?

HotelShortlist analysed 180 guest reviews for Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior to build this verified profile.

Is Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior is a 4-star property in Kitzbuhel.

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Not on the HotelShortlist: Noise complaints in 8% of guest reviews; Guests report hidden fees.

Kitzbuhel

Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior

Name: Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior
Address: Kitzbuhel

★★★★

9.1

Booking score

4.5

Google rating

719

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2014

Built / renovated

Armin Künig (and wife Greta Künig)

Owner

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2014 ·Location 4.5

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Verdict

Is Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.1/10 Booking.com4.5/5 Google180 reviews read4-star

As of 28 September 2026, 180 guest reviews give Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Spectacular Infinity Sky Pool with panoramic views of the Wilden Kaiser and surrounding mountains; guests consistently call it a highlight and dream-like experience. 47 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior: Which Rooms to Avoid

Owner Armin Künig has been repeatedly described as rude, dismissive, and condescending toward guests, including insulting a mother with a sick child and verbally attacking guests over dress codes. 14 reviews
Aggressive wine upselling and sneaky billing tactics: owner invites guests to 'drinks on the house' then charges premium wines to their room bill without clear disclosure of prices. 16 reviews
Street-facing rooms are excessively noisy from traffic, bar music, and neighboring guests; management dismisses complaints and offers smaller rooms as 'solutions.' 12 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Rooms above or adjacent to hotel bar (multiple reviews)
Street-facing rooms in main/new buildings (reviews 5, 64, 90, 138, 160)
Rooms on ground floor/first floor toward street entrance

What guests praise

Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Spectacular Infinity Sky Pool with panoramic views of the Wilden Kaiser and surrounding mountains; guests consistently call it a highlight and dream-like experience. 47 reviews
Exceptional multi-course gourmet dinner and lavish breakfast buffet with fresh, high-quality regional ingredients and impeccable presentation. 52 reviews
Comprehensive wellness and spa facilities with multiple saunas, steam rooms, pools, and professional treatments in pristine, well-maintained spaces. 48 reviews

Room requests

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Rooms on the opposite side of the hotel from street and bar (mentioned in review 160)

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Das Kaiserblick 4 Sterne Superior

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What guests love

Spectacular Infinity Sky Pool with panoramic views of the Wilden Kaiser and surrounding mountains; guests consistently call it a highlight and dream-like experience. (47×)

Exceptional multi-course gourmet dinner and lavish breakfast buffet with fresh, high-quality regional ingredients and impeccable presentation. (52×)

Comprehensive wellness and spa facilities with multiple saunas, steam rooms, pools, and professional treatments in pristine, well-maintained spaces. (48×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Owner Armin Künig has been repeatedly described as rude, dismissive, and condescending toward guests, including insulting a mother with a sick child and verbally attacking guests over dress codes. (14×)

Aggressive wine upselling and sneaky billing tactics: owner invites guests to 'drinks on the house' then charges premium wines to their room bill without clear disclosure of prices. (16×)

Street-facing rooms are excessively noisy from traffic, bar music, and neighboring guests; management dismisses complaints and offers smaller rooms as 'solutions.' (12×)

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Parking note. Comfortable — Multiple reviews praise free covered parking in underground garage with ample spaces; no complaints about parking availability or cost.

What guests report

View

Panorama and higher-category rooms offer stunning unobstructed views of Wilden Kaiser; standard rooms often face neighboring buildings or street with blocked views; breakfast and restaurant offer valley/mountain vistas

Bed & mattress

Praised as comfortable and high-quality in most reviews; some guests found beds firm or back-pain inducing; fresh linens changed daily

Bathroom & water

Modern rain showers, heated floors, separate his-and-hers sinks praised; some reports of weak ventilation; orange/dated tile in older rooms; WC lacks washbasin in some units

Wi-Fi

Not mentioned in reviews

Breakfast

Lavish, extensive buffet with fresh juices, breads, meats, cheeses, fruits; exceptional value included in rate; fresh pancakes and omelets made to order

AC / heating

No air conditioning in standard rooms; several guests complained of unbearably hot rooms in summer despite open doors/balconies; not standard for Alpine region but notable omission

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request a room away from the street side and bar area; many guests found street-facing rooms and rooms above the bar extremely loud at night.

Book a Panorama or higher-category room for guaranteed mountain views; standard rooms may face other buildings or the street with blocked/poor views.

Clarify all beverage prices at ordering time, especially wines; the owner has been accused multiple times of adding unmarked premium wines to bills.

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Rooms on the opposite side of the hotel from street and bar (mentioned in review 160)

Noisy rooms to avoid

Rooms above or adjacent to hotel bar (multiple reviews)
Street-facing rooms in main/new buildings (reviews 5, 64, 90, 138, 160)
Rooms on ground floor/first floor toward street entrance

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 2% of reviews mention design

Modern yet welcoming architecture with imposing stature overlooking Ellmau village
Meticulous, stylish décor and furniture throughout (noted as 'design-forward' by one repeat visitor)
Clever tunnel and lift system connecting spa areas without passing lobby

Gym & fitness Basic

Dedicated fitness room exists but rarely mentioned; no enthusiastic praise for gym quality
Considered secondary to spa/wellness facilities which dominate the amenities

Family facilities

Game room (some games require additional payment)
Children's spa area with pools and saunas
Playroom/kids' entertainment room mentioned in reviews
Kids' menu available at dinner

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