A few steps to the main railway station, near other large hotels like the Sofitel etc. Like in most European metropolis the area around the railway station can be busy and parts of it can also be a bit seedy, on the plus side everything is within easy transport reach of course. A smallish lobby leads to the bar, which is rather dark and gloomy (to be refurbished in the summer, I was told) and a grand staircase leads to the downstairs conference rooms and breakfast area. I'd like to dwell on the latter as this is really the piece de resistance of this establishment. The buffet breakfast is one of the largest I have seen in years of travelling around Europe. You could easily try a different combination each day of the week... dried fruit, fresh fruit, cereals, hot dishes (including broth), cold cuts, preserves galore, pastries, in short: a feast. The restaurant itselff is also quite pleasant, if you don't mind the 'modern Bavarian glitz'. Where the hotel doesn't score too highly is in the bedrooms. The bathrooms are fine with a decent selection of toiletries and bath robes (Executive rooms only). Bedrooms are well equipped, except that the air conditioning is really poor, too noisy and completely ineffective. Just in case you wonder it's controlled centrally, so no adjustments are possible. I also found the bed very uncomfortable. I tend to prefer firmer mattresses, the one in my room was way too soft for my likings. Finally, a closer inspection of the décor showed signs of age, despite of this housekeeping standards were good. There is a lovely swimming pool on the top floor, which I guess is a plus in Munich. Yes, I would stay again if I couldn't find anything better, but this hotel doesn't quite do it for me, a bit too anonymous and let down by the details I have mentioned.











