In Photos: Every Three Key Hotel in Germany

"Let's get one thing out of the way: this is anything but your average Alpine resort. Located about an hour south of Munich, Schloss Elmau earns the moniker “cultural hideaway” in its name. Rooms are split between the stylish historic castle and the newer-built Retreat, the latter slightly more discreet and intimate. In both, rooms and suites are furnished with a keen sense of aesthetics and pure luxury. Expect: the finest materials, exquisite fabrics and warm colors, wooden floors, beautifully designed furniture, and, in some rooms, bathrooms in natural stone. And no matter where you look, you’re faced with that magnificent mountain backdrop." - The MICHELIN Guide