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The Charles Hotel
A five-star Rocco Forte hotel beside the Old Botanical Garden near Königsplatz, with a spa and pool, the Italian restaurant Florio and the Circle Bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel
- Area
- Maxvorstadt, Munich, Germany
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- roccofortehotels.com
Good to know
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Italian restaurant
- Cocktail bar
- Garden views
Why we recommend it
The Charles is the Munich hotel of the Rocco Forte group and one of the city's five-star addresses. It stands in the Lenbachgärten quarter on Sophienstraße, between the main station and Königsplatz, and its main draw is the view: most of the suites look out over the Old Botanical Garden, the Alter Botanischer Garten, and across Munich's rooftops, which gives the hotel a greener, quieter outlook than most luxury hotels in the centre.
The spa is one of the hotel's strengths, with treatments and a swimming pool, and it makes the Charles a good choice for a winter break or for travellers who want to swim before breakfast. For families and longer stays, the larger suites are worth considering.
Dining is Italian. Florio, the hotel's restaurant, serves a menu devised with the chef Fulvio Pierangelini, and the Florio Bar offers aperitivo in the Italian manner. The Circle Bar is the hotel's cocktail bar, a good spot for a drink before or after dinner. Booking is recommended for dinner at weekends.
The hotel suits luxury travellers, couples, families and business guests. Its location is a practical one: the main station is within walking distance, which is useful for airport trains and day trips, while the Kunstareal museums are a short walk to the north. Prices are at the top of the market, especially during trade fairs and the Oktoberfest, which takes place on the Theresienwiese a short distance to the south-west.
To get around, Hauptbahnhof and Königsplatz stations are both a few minutes away on foot, and Karlsplatz, also called Stachus, with its S-Bahn and tram connections, is close by. From here you can walk through the Old Botanical Garden to the shopping streets of the old town in about ten minutes, or north to the Lenbachhaus, the Glyptothek and the Pinakotheken. The Charles is a good base for travellers who want calm surroundings without being far from the main sights. From the airport, the S1 and S8 lines run directly to the main station, so arrival is simple even without a taxi, and Königsplatz, with the Propylaea and the museums built for Ludwig I, is a few minutes away on foot.
The Charles Hotel FAQs
How many stars does The Charles Hotel have?
It is a five-star hotel.
Is there a pool?
Yes. The hotel has a spa and a swimming pool.
What are the views like?
Most suites overlook the Old Botanical Garden and the rooftops of Munich.
What restaurants does the hotel have?
Florio, an Italian restaurant with a menu by Fulvio Pierangelini, the Florio Bar for aperitivo and the Circle Bar for cocktails.
Where is The Charles Hotel?
On Sophienstraße in the Lenbachgärten quarter, between the main station and Königsplatz.
Is it near the main station?
Yes, Hauptbahnhof is within a few minutes' walk.
Which group runs the hotel?
Rocco Forte Hotels.
Is it a good base for museums?
Yes. The Lenbachhaus, the Glyptothek and the Pinakotheken are within walking distance.