Munich, Germany, which hotel? [Master Thread]
Dec 1, 2008, 12:02 am
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Dec 1, 2008, 12:27 am
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BTW which agent? The normal front counter agent or one of the tower agents?
Dec 1, 2008, 4:21 am
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Front desk agent. But seriously: The location plus the poor room plus the poor lounge will certainly not make me a returning guest. For location it will be the LM again, for lounge and location the City Hilton
Front desk agent. But seriously: The location plus the poor room plus the poor lounge will certainly not make me a returning guest. For location it will be the LM again, for lounge and location the City Hilton
Dec 1, 2008, 4:47 am
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Front desk agent. But seriously: The location plus the poor room plus the poor lounge will certainly not make me a returning guest. For location it will be the LM again, for lounge and location the City Hilton
Front desk agent. But seriously: The location plus the poor room plus the poor lounge will certainly not make me a returning guest. For location it will be the LM again, for lounge and location the City Hilton
I try to avoid the Sheraton Grand, unless I am on a work-sponsored mattress/BRG run...
Dec 2, 2008, 6:47 pm
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If the lounge at the grand is poor , as Flying Lawyer has posted, what will be the lounge there??? poorer or ... ???
Dec 9, 2008, 12:25 am
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There is absolutely NO difference between executive and towers rooms, except the free internet in the towers at the Sheraton Grand Hotel.
The lounge is not too big, but has a good service and serves nice food in the evening.
btw: I got an upgrade to a queen suite one time. Seperate sleeping and living room and a big bathroom with tv but pretty poor interior. I would never think about paying the regular rate for that (> 600 €).
The lounge is not too big, but has a good service and serves nice food in the evening.
btw: I got an upgrade to a queen suite one time. Seperate sleeping and living room and a big bathroom with tv but pretty poor interior. I would never think about paying the regular rate for that (> 600 €).
Dec 15, 2008, 2:20 am
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Free internet access???
So if you do not get an upgrade to the tower floor, you end up paying also for your internet access €17=rip off. Frankly, I do not know what the fuss is all about for the Grand/westin munich, value for money, this hotel is not worth it! There are much better services at other SPG Munich properties.
As a Plat member, you get better treatment elsewhere and cheaper! I strongly recommend for many reason to stay at other SPG properties
Dec 15, 2008, 2:25 am
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I think the Westpark has a great lounge and train access is easy as well. Plus, it's an inexpensive property. Ive stayed at the LM as well, not as many benefits.
Dec 15, 2008, 5:01 am
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Dec 22, 2008, 1:55 am
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That is not exactly true!!! It is closed on Saturday from 5pm onwards ( which can be a pain at times), but open otherwise all sunday. I have been to all Munich SPG properties and I can clearly say that the lounge at the Grand offers the best food. However, the Arabella opposite, has the best view and comfort albeit a bit small. The Westpark is nice and offer many amenities but is rather small. Food is to a minimum even though the breakfast is somewhat better than the arabella Bogenhausen. No lounge @ LM.
Apr 7, 2009, 10:05 pm
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Don't take an escalator. Find the elevator that is on the U-bahn platform (it will be towards the direction the train was coming from). Take it to the street level and you will find yourself right in front of the hotel - and I mean *right* in front....like less than 10 meters to the front door.
Also if you do not have a lot of luggage and you are tired of sitting, you may wish to exit at Marenplatz and take a very nice stroll to the West to Karlsplatz station to get on the U-bahn.
Have a great trip!!!!
Apr 8, 2009, 1:11 am
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Take the S8 (if I recall correctly it is slightly faster than the S1 to the city center) to either Marienplatz or Karlsplatz and transfer to either the U4 or U5 (go in the Westend/Laimerplatz direction) get off at Heimeranplatz.
Don't take an escalator. Find the elevator that is on the U-bahn platform (it will be towards the direction the train was coming from). Take it to the street level and you will find yourself right in front of the hotel - and I mean *right* in front....like less than 10 meters to the front door.
Also if you do not have a lot of luggage and you are tired of sitting, you may wish to exit at Marenplatz and take a very nice stroll to the West to Karlsplatz station to get on the U-bahn.
Have a great trip!!!!
Don't take an escalator. Find the elevator that is on the U-bahn platform (it will be towards the direction the train was coming from). Take it to the street level and you will find yourself right in front of the hotel - and I mean *right* in front....like less than 10 meters to the front door.
Also if you do not have a lot of luggage and you are tired of sitting, you may wish to exit at Marenplatz and take a very nice stroll to the West to Karlsplatz station to get on the U-bahn.
Have a great trip!!!!
If on the S1 you can also change to the S-Bahn, but I don't recommend this as it's a bit confusing to get from the S-Bahn at Heimeranplatz. U-Bahn is better, per the instructions above.
Apr 8, 2009, 5:45 am
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i'm planning a stay at the Westpark as Plat... Is the lounge open on weekends? And is there a minimum of drinks/food during the day?