Wyndham Grand Bad Reichenhall Axelmannstein

The glamour of days long gone. A big hotel that has seen better days. But still conveniently located just a stone throw from the casino. And the times when it was truly called the Ruski Hotel are now over as well - as the Ruble is not doing too well. Rooms fairly ok, need some rework but the bathrooms are in dire need of upgrading/ or they should rebrand as a vintage funky 70s place.Two years ago a Steigenberger, the gps (three years old) finds it as a Radisson blue, it's now a Wyndham.
Speaking of getting there - don't let yourself be fooled by the fact that you are routed through a pedestrian area. Just give in and embrace the excitement and (false) feeling of doing something illegal - drive.
To end on an upbeat note: Breakfast buffet is decent, yet again this insane 80s decor of mirrored food islands, brass and garage carpet...

The last time I stayed here was almost 40 years ago. There is so much history to this hotel, which once hosted the elite of society. I still love this hotel, for the location. It is right in the heart of the Fussganger Zone of Bad Reichenhall. You, literally, walk out front and hang a left and you are walking along the walking area of shopping and right around the corner of a beautiful park.
No complaints about the staff, that were very friendly and accommodating. Parking isn't free, but conveniently around the corner. I think we paid about 7 Euros per day.
Our room was absolutely HUGE, by American standards. The bathroom even has a bidet, with towel warmers and a double sink. It's quite dated, however.
We ate at the Axel Stube, that was once a thriving restaurant where the locals hung out. It's not that way any longer, I am afraid. The bar was even sadder. We sat there, for an after dinner drink and there were only two other customers. My cousin, who still lives here, says that the locals just don't come here any longer.
As for the breakfast buffet, they do a lovely job. I still love the old world charm of the breakfast area, with the large windows and view of the garden.
I don't know how this place can liven up again, because I hate to see this place close down and be boarded up. She's still a grand lady, and I would stay here again.