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Hotel Bayerischer Hof
A five-star grand hotel on Promenadeplatz in the old town, founded in 1841, with more than 400 rooms and suites, the Blue Spa, a cinema and a string of bars.
At a glance
- Type
- Grand hotel
- Area
- Altstadt, Munich, Germany
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- bayerischerhof.de
Good to know
- Blue Spa with pool
- Five restaurants
- Six bars
- Cinema lounge
- Rooftop garden
- Function rooms
Why we recommend it
The Bayerischer Hof on Promenadeplatz is Munich's best-known grand hotel and one of the institutions of the city's social life. It has been receiving guests since 1841, and today it is a five-star hotel with 337 rooms and 74 suites in the heart of the old town, a few minutes' walk from both Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.
What sets the hotel apart is how much happens under its roof. There are five restaurants and six bars, from fine dining at the Atelier restaurant to more relaxed meals in the Garden restaurant, and the hotel runs its own astor@Cinema Lounge, a boulevard theatre and live concerts. With 40 function rooms, it also hosts a steady programme of events and conferences, so the public areas are often busy with visitors as well as hotel residents.
The Blue Spa includes a pool and a range of treatments, and is a calm retreat after a day of sightseeing. The Rooftop Garden is one of the hotel's event spaces. With more than 400 rooms and suites in several categories, it is worth reading the room descriptions carefully when booking and asking about the view.
The hotel suits travellers who want a central, full-service hotel with everything on site, as well as couples on a special trip and business visitors. It is less suited to those looking for something small and intimate. Prices are at the top of the Munich market, particularly during trade fairs, the Oktoberfest and the Christmas period, when it pays to book well ahead. The hotel also hosts its own New Year's Eve programme.
Promenadeplatz is a quiet square between the shopping streets of Kaufingerstraße and Theatinerstraße. Marienplatz station, on the S-Bahn and the U3 and U6, is about five minutes away on foot, and Odeonsplatz is a similar distance. The Frauenkirche, the Fünf Höfe shopping arcades and the Residenz are all within a ten-minute walk, so most of the old town can be explored without public transport. From the airport, the S1 and S8 S-Bahn lines run to Marienplatz, a short walk from the hotel, although a taxi is easier with heavy luggage.
Hotel Bayerischer Hof FAQs
How many stars does the Bayerischer Hof have?
It is a five-star hotel.
How many rooms does the hotel have?
337 rooms and 74 suites.
Is there a spa and pool?
Yes. The Blue Spa includes a pool and offers a range of treatments.
How many restaurants and bars are there?
Five restaurants and six bars.
Where is the Bayerischer Hof?
On Promenadeplatz in the old town, a few minutes' walk from Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.
How old is the hotel?
It has been receiving guests since 1841.
Does the hotel have a cinema?
Yes, the astor@Cinema Lounge is part of the hotel.
When should I book?
Book well ahead for trade fairs, the Oktoberfest and the Christmas period, when demand is highest.