>Every new car got A/C in Germany
AC is always an extra
>Buses and trams in Munich do NOT have A/C
Buses all have AC in Munich, but it's always switched to "off", peolpe were complaining about it.
>public transport in Munich is too old-fashioned
We only have the latest and top model buses and trams. Trams and trains from Bomdardier/Siemens.
AC is turned to "off".

21st century would mean no AC in places where it's never needed, like Munich.

Logos: Oh, now I get it, you must live near the Laimer Hof! I just replied to you on the other thread about this that began on the US forum.
So I guess that means that the Laimer Hof does NOT have AC.
I will have to NOT tell my DH, because if we should hit a hot spell, he would suffer. He is now 80 years old, and he suffers from the heat - so please be kind.
(We did survive rather well with fans in the old days, and tho they take electricity, it certainly can't be as much.)

The Laimerhof does not have AC - just portable fans. We stayed there in July 2006 during a heat wave. I think it got into the high 80s or low 90s in Munich (it was 100+ at home that week, so we did well to be in Germany - LOL). We figured out pretty quickly that Munich isn't generally hot - the Muencheners (correct name?) were overheating and we were just getting comfortable.

You say "Münchner". :-)
Yes, it's usually awfully cold in Munich and we want it to be warm and be outside until it's late. Since there are only very few warm days in München, people enjoy them as much as possible. We had a great! April here and I'm sure we have to "pay" for that in June.

Oh, Oh, when you say "pay" do you mean WET or do you mean HOT? We are coming to Munich in mid June.
I will definitely go to the Botanic Garden. They are one of my favorite things.
Do you have any opinions abaout the best museums?

Oh, Oh, when you say "pay" do you mean WET or do you mean HOT? We are coming to Munich in mid June.
I will definitely go to the Botanic Garden. They are one of my favorite things.
Do you have any opinions abaout the best museums?

bearandmaggie - Until recently I had the same dilema but eventually after reading dozens of Trip Reports on the conditions of each suggested hotel, we settled on:

Hotel Meier City - opposite the train station - and in a pedestrianised part of Munich.
I booked through Venere.com and got a double -en-suite for 92euros.

While comparable to the Uhland that ira mentioned, I tend to like the Hotel Amba better, as its location is right across from the train. http://www.venere.com/minotel/munich/hotel-amba/

>"pay" do you mean WET
Wet, but who knows. The winter was very long and cool and April too warm.

>Do you have any opinions abaout the best museums?
The old Pinakothek is a must, as in the Deutsche Museum. I would also consider the "Haus der Kunst" and the Völkerkundemuseum. The bog mummy there gave me nightmares as a child. ;-)

We stayed last June in Munich and it was hot and we needed a/c. We stayed at the Marriott Munich and were happy to have the a/c. It was I think two train stops from all the area with restaurants and shops. It was very convenient and ran about 150 per night including a full breakfast buffet.
I would definitely stay there again.

We were in Austria for 8 of our nights without a/c and it was very warm. I was also not used to the noises with cafes below and the windows open (no screens). That was the hardest part. When we visited relatives, it was fine because they live in a quiet farm area. So, sleeping with the windows open was nice. But in the towns... awful. One town, Melk rang the damn bells every 15 minutes. Get A/C if you can. You will sleep better. And as logos points out, if you are American, like me, you will be happier...

I stayed in Munich in late May last year. It was raining and actually a bit cold and damp. I didn't need A/C.

Enjoy your trip!

>not used to the noises with cafes below and the windows open (no screens). That was the hardest part.
>One town, Melk rang the damn bells every 15 minutes
You definivly need to move to a spacsship, girl. :D

I guess it is a matter of what you are used to - although I wouldn't paint all Americans with the broad A/C brush :)