Fodor's Expert Review Admiral

The small, privately owned, tradition-rich Admiral enjoys a quiet side-street location and its own garden, close to the River Isar, minutes from the Deutsches Museum. The use of the minibar is included in the room price, a sign of the generally welcoming, relaxed vibe that the hotel has throughout. Breakfast is great, it's nice and central, and there's a comfy bar, too--although be warned, all of the hotel's welcoming plus points don't come particularly cheap.

room

Many of the warmly decorated, if a little old-fashioned, bedrooms have a balcony overlooking the secluded garden.

YOU SHOULD KNOW There are not many electrical sockets and no air-conditioning, in line with the hotel's slightly old-fashioned, creaky feel.

bathroom

Bathrooms are not large and could also do with an update, although they are clean and functional, with good water pressure.

lobby

The hotel staff are its shining stars: helpful, kind and friendly.

dining

The breakfast buffet is a dream, complete with fruit, fresh bread, and Italian and French delicacies. An increasing proportion of the breakfast is organic and it can be enjoyed in the garden in summer.

Don't miss the homemade jams - the raspberry is a particular highlight.

drinking

A comfortable bar with regal-looking chairs is right behind the lobby.