The Carlton is one of three little hotels—all within a block of each other—that form a privately owned chain in the heart of the museum quarter and a hop-skip from the English Garden and Schwabing. The location is also really close to downtown, just north of City Center. The Carlton has a bit more flair than the other two (Antare and Savoy), but if the Carlton is booked up you have a good chance of getting something at the others. All three are clean and simple, have generous breakfast buffets, and are very fairly priced. Pros: centrally located, fairly priced. Cons: elevator only goes up to the 4th floor, you have to climb the stairs to go higher, rooms on main street can be noisy, parking is a short walk away.
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