Where to stay in Munich
 

We have a lay-over in Munich and I would really like to make the most of it. Since we have just one night and a morning, I thought the Altstadt section of town would be best, preferably by the Marienplatz square. Am I wrong? I have never been to Germany and would really appreciate any recomendations for places to stay. Thanks, Johonna

Johonna, we stayed at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, www.kempinski-vierjahreszeiten.de. It was only a 150 per night(internet booking). Great location right on Maximillianstrasse. Since you only a a day I would try it. Near the Hofbrauhaus which is a great time. Plus your right on the main drag of some of the best shopping in Europe. Hope this helps.<BR>

Johanna-<BR><BR>I second the above recommendation. I haven't stayed there but lived in Munich for a year. That hotel is definitely regarded as one of, if not the, best.

hi,<BR>having lived in the centre for 18 months up to Aug last year, i would totally agree with you - go the centre. Kempinski has had mixed reviews but location is good. I checked out Torbrau - very central also. Rooms were small and OK although guest reviews on internet give this a thumbs up. Also Platzl is another cheaper hotel that is well located and gets good reviews. I think the best hotel in Munich is the Rafael Mandarin Oriental also very central - generally superior reviews to Kempinski (no criticism at all seen of it). But not cheap! I do no know so much about the Hofbrauhaus - I know quite a few Munich people who scorn it - perhaps a little snobbishly but there are a hell of a lot of German and foreign tourists there - lots of stag nights, with an awful lot of them, men and women, intent on getting totally hammered. YOu could be lucky and sit with friendly, and only a bit merry people or you could sit next to some obese, drunk bloke wanting to chat you up and slobbering over you as I observed there. Maybe that is your taste so it could be recommendation, but am assuming it is not.

I always stay @ the Best Western right by the main train station. It is particularly handy if you are daytripping. It is right @ the edge of the center (probably a 10 minute walk). This may also help since your time is somewhat limited.

Friends of mine just stayed at the Hotel Cortiina, on the well located Ledergasse. <BR>New design hotel, great location, terrific place.<BR>They absoutely raved about it.<BR><BR>www.cortiina.com/