RIVA - Das Hotel am Bodensee

Some would hesitate to book a 5-star hotel because they believe the atmosphere may be a bit unwelcoming or judgemental, but such is not the case at "RIVA am Bodensee". The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Everyone will do their absolute best to assist you when you arrive and during your entire stay. Peter in the dining area was very helpful, friendly and personable. The staff at the front desk assisted me with some out of the ordinary requests without hesitation. As for the cost, you get what you pay for, and yet this hotel is still quite a bargain. Great atmosphere, great people, great food and drink and a fantastic view. The room was very spacious, modern and air conditioned. We had separate living and sleeping areas, two balconies, a large luxurious bathroom with separate WC. The hotel has elevators to every floor and is equipped with sauna and exercise rooms. A valet parks your car and brings your luggage to the room. It is worth every penny. True, I've never stayed in a 5-Star hotel before (yet many 4-Star stuffy hotels), so I wasn't sure what to expect, but it is fair to say that I was very impressed.

A Culinary Delight From start to finish, my gourmet dinner was exceptional. Every dish was beautifully crafted, with exquisite flavors and top-quality ingredients. The service was flawless, and the ambiance perfect. An unforgettable dining experience—I’ll definitely be back!

Everything is just perfect! Ultimate experience. Live piano music in the evening, heated swimming pool, amazing service, surrounding, inspiring view from the room, bathroom food! Thank you for such an unforgettable stay🤍

RIVA, Konstanz — elegant setting, but not quite worth the hype The restaurant is beautifully located right on the lake — serene, stylish, and perfect for a relaxed evening. But the food? A mixed experience. 🌮 Taco with salmon – two tiny tortillas, lovely taste, but the size barely counts as a starter. 🐟 Ceviche – fresh, visually appealing, but flavor-wise… quite ordinary. 🍝 Linguine with lobster – pasta was perfectly al dente, made from quality durum wheat. The lobster itself was beautifully cooked and actually saved the dish, as the sauce lacked depth. 🍮 Crème brûlée – served with strawberries, biscuit, and sorbet. Nicely presented but nothing memorable. 💶 Final bill: €197 for two. ❗ The biggest issue: a real disconnect between portion size, taste, and the price. Visually refined, yes — but overall, overpriced for what it delivers. ✅ Worth a visit once for the view and vibe — but not a place I’d rush back to.

Everything was amazing! The staff took great care of us, breakfast was super, and the spa was excellent. Gave location a 4 because you’re not super close to old town.

Fantastic service and wonderful staff. |We arrived at the hotel and when we were shown to our room there were a few things that were not to our liking. The manager and his colleague immediately set about working out how they could accommodate us to our liking. Within 30 minutes we had been moved to a lovely room which was more than we expected. |We had a lovely lunch on the terrace and friends joined us for an even better dinner at the hotel. |If you want to stay with people that really care for their guests this is the place. |Thank you everyone at Riva.

Being situated at the lakeside, this newly renovated hotel 🏨 has a nice views 🌅 There's a beautiful pool on the rooftop with a bar 🍹🍸🥃 The spa/sauna 🧖‍♂️ is wonderful. The rooms are big enough and the beds are really comfortable. Highly recommended 🤩👍🏼

Good 5 star hotel, amazing location on Lake Constance, score 4 out of 5. Location - right on the lake, 15 minutes walk to the old city, score 5 Rooms - I booked a Premier room, the room is large and pleasant to use, excellent shower, clean, equipped with all the necessary accessories for a 5 star hotel, score 5. Breakfast - reasonable, without a great variety, a bit disappointing, I would have expected a higher standard. Grade 3.5. Pool - is on the roof on the 4th floor, heated to 26 degrees only, not pleasant to use when it's cool outside. Grade 4. Spa - small and not so useful. Grade 2 Service - excellent, score 5

We stayed in this hotel for a night during our Mercedes European Delivery trip and this was our favorite hotel. It is rated 5 stars but the price is comparable to 4 or 3.5 stars in US so it was a good value. The room was spacious, elegant, relatively new, has ocean view. Hotel offers bike rental. I got a regular bike and my wife got an electric bike. We went around Konstanz. In town, there were lots of sidewalk cafes and shops with old town / European feel. The weather was perfect in the afternoon (end of March). On way to/from town, you ride by the sea. It would've been nice to stay a day more. Buffet breakfast in an elegant setting with picturesque ocean views - cappuccino and made-to-order omelette are included.