True for the S-Bahn and the U-Bahn, different for busses and tramways. There simply is not chance to stamp the ticket in the S-Bahn and the U-Bahn.


P.S.: And this is true for other cities with real Subway system (which Cologne does not have) and all S-Bahn trains nationwide.

Understood. Thank you very much for explaining. I didn't know all this prior to you guys explaining.

That's why I prefer a day-pass - just screw all you "Verbund" clowns with different rules for everything :)

It might take around half an hour to reach to allianz arena from Motel One.

U-Bahm option would be good to reach to Allianz Arean.

Below is the article which provides information about reaching the Allianz Arena by U-Bahn.

http://europeforvisitors.com/munich/...directions.htm

Location aside, any thoughts on the quality of the hard product at Le Meridien vs. Hilton Park?

Any differences in likelihood of suite upgrades?

thanks in advance

Both properties are OKish on the hard product, I would consider them nearly equal. The view from the Hilton is better, but you excluded location comments... ;)

Hi;

Thanks for the comments, location as well. I would have thought people would have said Le Meridien is better/worse because of it's location near the train station. I assume the Hilton will benefit by it's location by English Park, but take an extra 10-15 minutes to get to my activities other than walking in the park.

The surroundings of the Le Meridien are pretty crappy. The tram and bus line in front of the Hilton park will take you anywhere interesting in 10 minutes.

Both are functional properties that provide a clean bed in a rectangular room. Neither is a destination property and I have zero desire to stay at either one again. For the same money you can do much much better in Munich.

I'd be all open to hearing about options at the same cost, but not sure it's possible as these are award stays at chains where I have top status (so free breakfast, likely upgrades, etc.).

If you have suggestions at 150 euros/night in May, I'm interested.

If you want a room with breakfast downtown, stay here: Hotel Eder - Hotel

Try Hotel and der Oper or Platz Hotel for your dates. Excellent location and good value for money in my opinion. Between the two I prefer the Hotel and der Oper.

Agree.

So based on location, two votes for Meridien and one for Hilton Park.

As oliver2002 mentioned, the Meridien is located in a somewhat 'rough and tumble' Hauptbahnhof zone; however its easy access from the main station is without a doubt. The Park Hilton (perhaps my favourite hotel in Minga) is a much nicer place to stay - not only for the running creek next to it and the green views from the balcony, but also because most of the staff are very nice, besides, the Englische Garten is just a stone's throw away and is a delight to visit, especially during the summer.