Messerschmied Landgasthof, SalzburgMesserschmied Landgasthof in Salzburg, Austria has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 25 of 50 hotels we score in Salzburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Agoda 4.1. Rooms from about $164 a night (cached, not a live quote).Messerschmied Landgasthof is a three-star hotel situated in the Bavarian village of Rottau, close to Grassau and Lake Chiemsee. The property provides single, double, and family rooms, with some units featuring recent renovations. Guests can dine on Bavarian and international dishes in the on-site restaurant or the outdoor beer garden. The hotel includes amenities such as a tennis court, golf course access, and a garden. It serves families and business travellers looking for a traditional setting near the Hochplatten Cable Car. Because the restaurant is popular, booking a table in advance is advisable. Parking and Wi-Fi are included in the stay.What stands out

Traditional Bavarian restaurant

On-site tennis and golf access

Family friendly rooms

Complimentary breakfast and parking

Watch out for

Restaurant requires advance booking

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