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Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
A five-star hotel on Maximilianstraße that opened in 1858, now run by Kempinski, with around 300 rooms and suites, a spa with indoor pool and the Schwarzreiter restaurant.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel
- Area
- Altstadt-Lehel, Munich, Germany
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- kempinski.com
Good to know
- Spa with indoor pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Afternoon tea
Why we recommend it
The Vier Jahreszeiten, or Four Seasons, opened on 25 July 1858 on Maximilianstraße, the grand boulevard laid out under King Maximilian II. It was designed by Rudolf Gottgetreu in the Maximilian style of the street, damaged in the Second World War, reopened to guests in 1948 and expanded for the 1972 Olympics. The Walterspiel family ran it for decades from 1926, and the Kempinski group, which became a shareholder in 1970, now owns almost all of it.
Today it is a five-star hotel with about 305 rooms and suites, decorated in a mix of traditional and contemporary styles. The setting is the main attraction: Maximilianstraße is Munich's most exclusive shopping street, lined with designer boutiques, and the opera house, the Residenz and the old town are all a short walk away. Ask for a room facing the boulevard if you like city views, or one at the back if you prefer quiet.
Dining is centred on the Schwarzreiter, which runs as a day bar and as a restaurant, and on the Jahreszeiten Bar and lobby, where afternoon tea is served. The Schwarzreiter also hosts a gourmet brunch on selected days. The hotel's spa includes a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym, along with treatments and day-spa packages, which makes it a good choice in winter or after a long day on foot.
The hotel suits couples, luxury travellers and business guests who want a historic building with modern comforts in the most prestigious part of the centre. It is also popular with operagoers, as the Nationaltheater is a few minutes away along the street. Rates are at the top end of the Munich market and rise sharply during trade fairs, the Oktoberfest and Christmas, so book well in advance for the best choice of rooms.
The hotel is a short walk east of Max-Joseph-Platz. Tram 19 runs along Maximilianstraße, and Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz stations are about ten minutes away on foot. From here you can walk to the Isar riverbanks and the Maximilianeum, seat of the Bavarian parliament, in about 15 minutes, or into the Englischer Garten via the Lehel district.
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski FAQs
How many stars does the Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski have?
It is a five-star hotel.
When did the hotel open?
On 25 July 1858.
Is there a pool?
Yes. Kempinski The Spa has a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym.
Where is the hotel?
On Maximilianstraße, a short walk east of the opera house and Max-Joseph-Platz.
Does the hotel serve afternoon tea?
Yes, afternoon tea is served in the Jahreszeiten lobby.
What is the Schwarzreiter?
The hotel's restaurant and day bar.
How do I get there by public transport?
Tram 19 runs along Maximilianstraße, and Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz stations are about ten minutes' walk away.
How many rooms does it have?
About 305 rooms and suites.