Alpenhof Grainau was a great local place in Garmisch. Granted we were visiting in a shoulder season, and wanted to be away from the crowds, but after the tour bus traffic disappeared around sunset, it was as if we had Grainau to ourselves with the locals. Quiet and convenient to the countryside and alpine attractions, the location was great. Breakfast was super, with a wonderful mix of local and international offerings; the coffee was strong, hot and abundant. We didn't eat in the dining room other than breakfast in order to try out other local places (hint: the Jaegerstub'erl, about 20 minutes walk from the hotel is also FAB). Views of the Zugspitze are great and parking/wifi is ample.