Fodor's Expert Review Jagdschloss

This century-old hunting lodge in Munich's leafy Obermenzing suburb is a delightful, if a little unusual, hotel. The rustic look has been retained, with lots of original woodwork and white stucco. Many of the comfortable bedrooms have wooden balconies with flower boxes bursting with color. In the beamed restaurant or sheltered beer garden you'll be served Bavarian specialties by a staff dressed in traditional lederhosen (shorts in summer, breeches in winter). The downside? It's decidedly not in the city center.

The historic lodge is a protected building thanks to its heritage and good looks.

room

The room decor continues the hunting theme, with tartan carpets, huge animal images, and calf-skin covered pouffes - perhaps a little much if it's not your thing! All are quiet and comfortable, though.

bathroom

Bathrooms are reasonably sized and modern, with some wooden cabinets and detail.

lobby

The welcome at reception can be a bit mixed - a little attempt at speaking German can go a long way.

dining

The restaurant here is one of the hotel's selling points, offering hearty German fare. Breakfast is not bad either.

drinking

The hotel itself has 'Wirtshaus' in its name and description, which means tavern, so unsurprisingly its on-site bar is great, serving tasty beer and with a lively beer garden in summer.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Overall, it's worth noting that the countryside-y feel you get from this lodge comes at the expense of being central or close to the city's key attractions.