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Old Sep 8, 2013, 8:45 am
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List of Higher End Munich Hotels in Alphabetical Order
  • Bayerischer Hof
  • Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten
  • Mandarin Oriental
  • Sofitel Bayerpost
  • The Charles Hotel

but I, RichardInSF (not speaking as mod), think it's pretty darn clear that the MO and Charles are a step above the other three.
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Munich Hotels (consolidated thread)

Old Oct 22, 2012, 7:59 pm
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Among MO, VJ and Charles, which one has the best location? I look at the MO rates and they are very high in comparison to VJ and Charles. Is it better view? Better F&B? More comfortable bed + room amenities? Or just bec it is a MO?
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Old Oct 22, 2012, 8:51 pm
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No views from the MO except from a few of the higher floor rooms and I didn't find that view particularly outstanding anyhow. It's basically a shorter walk from the MO than the Charles to the Marienplatz, a well-known Munich landmark (and, I believe, home to the busiest McDonald's in the world in 2011).
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Old Oct 22, 2012, 8:52 pm
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Originally Posted by BENLEE
Among MO, VJ and Charles, which one has the best location? I look at the MO rates and they are very high in comparison to VJ and Charles. Is it better view? Better F&B? More comfortable bed + room amenities? Or just bec it is a MO?
room count = supply and demand (lower room count = lower supply)

73 - MO
160 - charles
300 - VJ

MO also has outdoor rooftop pool during summer, although it is bookable

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Old Oct 22, 2012, 11:39 pm
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Originally Posted by BENLEE
AI look at the MO rates and they are very high in comparison to VJ and Charles. Is it better view? Better F&B? More comfortable bed + room amenities? Or just bec it is a MO?
It is a better hotel in a better location. If you have a Centurion card it can lower the cost of the MO for you with the free night deal. Not to mention the free breakfast, upgrade at time of booking, etc.
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Old Oct 23, 2012, 2:22 am
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Originally Posted by BENLEE
Among MO, VJ and Charles, which one has the best location? I look at the MO rates and they are very high in comparison to VJ and Charles. Is it better view? Better F&B? More comfortable bed + room amenities? Or just bec it is a MO?
Charles is beside the Central Train Station. Its round about 5 minutes to Stachus and 15 minutes to Marienplatz, 20 minutes to Hofbruhaus (I would avoid). MO is direct at Hofbruhaus, maximum 5 minutes to Marienplatz.

View is not really a point in Munich city. The best view is at Charles to the old botanical garden, but its nothing really special. MO is in a byroad, no really spectacular views. From VJ you have views on the Maximilianstrasse, but its also nothing I would pay money for.

I prefer the rooms at the Charles, but its a personal preference. The MO is a classic hotel, perhaps a little to classic for some people. Charles is more modern and has an indoor pool. The restaurant at MO is Michelin-starred, the Charles-restaurant is a little overprized but OK (nothing special).

If money is a point for you I would take the Charles. With a good rate you get a double room for 230 including breakfast/ Virtuoso Ameneties. Under the line for the price of a double room at MO you will get a suite at the Charles (wich is nice). If money isnt a point I would take the MO because of location. You cant do anything really wrong on both hotels.
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Charles is beside the Central Train Station. Its round about 5 minutes to Stachus and 15 minutes to Marienplatz, 20 minutes to Hofbruhaus (I would avoid). MO is direct at Hofbruhaus, maximum 5 minutes to Marienplatz.

View is not really a point in Munich city. The best view is at Charles to the old botanical garden, but its nothing really special. MO is in a byroad, no really spectacular views. From VJ you have views on the Maximilianstrasse, but its also nothing I would pay money for.

I prefer the rooms at the Charles, but its a personal preference. The MO is a classic hotel, perhaps a little to classic for some people. Charles is more modern and has an indoor pool. The restaurant at MO is Michelin-starred, the Charles-restaurant is a little overprized but OK (nothing special).

If money is a point for you I would take the Charles. With a good rate you get a double room for 230 including breakfast/ Virtuoso Ameneties. Under the line for the price of a double room at MO you will get a suite at the Charles (wich is nice). If money isnt a point I would take the MO because of location. You cant do anything really wrong on both hotels.
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Just be careful if you choose the MO, entry level rooms can have a view of the parking lot, and it's not a nice view at all ...
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Anyone heard or have comments on the CORTIINA AND LOUIS hotels in Munich ?
May not be luxury but worth a try or not ?
Good location ??

Thanks in advance

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Anyone heard or have comments on the CORTIINA AND LOUIS hotels in Munich ?
May not be luxury but worth a try or not ?
Good location ??

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Dont know both hotels from inside, but both have a perfect location in my eyes as a notoric visitor in Munich.
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I stayed at CORTIINA hotel which is ok - perfect location, but wouldn't call it luxury but rather boutique. It's very close to Hofbruhaus and not far from MO.

If you're travelling on a budget it's a good option.

Haven't heard good things about LOUIS.
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I stayed at CORTIINA hotel which is ok - perfect location, but wouldn't call it luxury but rather boutique. It's very close to Hofbruhaus and not far from MO.

If you're travelling on a budget it's a good option.

Haven't heard good things about LOUIS.
Was the housekeeping and room quality up to scratch ?
Cleanliness ?? , noise ??
Terrified of boutiqueky hotels with more form than function ...and small , tiny rooms.
As for budget , the rates are in the ball park with the Charles ...!!!

What was the negative comments about Louis ? Appreciate comments , thks



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As for budget , the rates are in the ball park with the Charles ...!!!
And you think about the Cortiina
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Haven't heard good things about LOUIS.
I stayed at the Louis last year (2011?). I doubt I return. It was OK, but awkward, a tad dirty, and somewhat hard to find. I tend towards hotels that have a 'lobby' and a first floor. My first choice in Munich is the MO.

I had a terrible stay the year before that at the Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel. Do NOT ***EVER*** ask for a non-smoking room in Germany. I got a face full of that world renown 'Germany hospitality' when I complained about my smoking-non-smoking room.

PS -- Regarding Munich: Do whatever you need to do to avoid Hofbrauhaus.
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Old Jan 15, 2013, 7:23 pm
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...PS -- Regarding Munich: Do whatever you need to do to avoid Hofbrauhaus.
Such as by not staying at the MO with it's ever-so-unhelpful staff, as it's right next door (although admittedly I never heard any noise when in my room).
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Do NOT ***EVER*** ask for a non-smoking room in Germany.
That was an exception. I always take a non smoking room and refuse smoking room. Today more and more hotels get completely non smoking in Germany. OK, I had smell of smoke at the bathroom at the RC Berlin and the Turkish mission smoked in my suite, but such problems arent common and were served satisfactorily.

Also, I didnt mention more unfriendly hotel staff in Germany than in other countries.

@ Hofbruhaus: Never experienced directly by myself, but I woudnt take a foot in
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Originally Posted by mike_la_jolla
I stayed at the Louis last year (2011?). I doubt I return. It was OK, but awkward, a tad dirty, and somewhat hard to find. I tend towards hotels that have a 'lobby' and a first floor. My first choice in Munich is the MO.

I had a terrible stay the year before that at the Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel. Do NOT ***EVER*** ask for a non-smoking room in Germany. I got a face full of that world renown 'Germany hospitality' when I complained about my smoking-non-smoking room.

PS -- Regarding Munich: Do whatever you need to do to avoid Hofbrauhaus.
Hmm.. I have been very luck as I have only had great service at the Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel. Great.

Agree 100% on Hofbrauhaus.
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