Munich, the capital of the Bavarian region of Germany, attracts visitors to its lively arts and music scene, museums and world-famous Oktoberfest. Accommodations in this bustling city range from contemporary luxury hotels for the well-heeled European traveler to youth hostels for the budget-minded, backpacking crowd. For guests seeking hotels with distinctive personalities, Munich provides lodging with enough flavor to fit any bill.
The Sheraton Munich Arabellapark's facade shows the hotel's sleek, contemporary side. Inside, the hotel features an unusual twist--an ancient Roman-style pool on the 22nd floor. Complete with a waterfall, palm trees, steam rooms,whirlpools and a waterfall, this oasis allows the modern hotel to stand out among the crowd. Guests choose from 446 rooms and suites with city views and wireless Internet access; Sheraton Club members enjoy a complimentary breakfast and afternoon appetizers. Dining options include the Arabella Bar for snacks and cocktails, Audrey's Food and Flavour bistro and the 66 Grill and Dine. The outdoor beer garden is open daily, weather permitting.
Sheraton Munich Arabellapark Hotel
Arabellastrasse 5
Munich 81925
Germany
800-325-3535
011 49 89 92320
starwoodhotels.com
Built around a 16th-century mill, the Romantik Hotel Insel Muehle features a charming natural setting, including alfresco dining alongside the scenic Wurm River that runs adjacent to the hotel. The hotel's 37 rooms have countryside views, light wood furnishings and sloped ceilings with original wooden beams. Amenities include wireless Internet access, a business center and ticketing for Munich attractions. Guests at the Wurmstuberl restaurant enjoy a rustic setting featuring German and Austrian cooking, as well as a large selection of wines. Visitors and locals mingle at the on-site Augustiner-Brau Munchen brewery.
Romantik Hotel Insel Muehle
Vonkahrstrasse 87
Munich 80999
Germany
011 49 89 81010
insel-muehle.com
A whimsical hotel with a unique name, the Creatif Hotel Elephant provides a splash of personality near the Karlsplatz shopping area of Munich. The hotel is distinguishable from the outside by its eye-opening panels of blue, green, yellow and orange. Amenities include a complimentary buffet breakfast, wireless Internet access, a piano lounge and proximity to Hauptbahnhof, the city's central train station. The hotel's 83 rooms feature bright modern artwork, colorful curtains and linens, wood floors and environmentally friendly furnishings. Guests opt for standard rooms with single or double beds, or upgrade to superior rooms with city views.
Creatif Hotel Elephant
Lammerstrasse 6
Munich 80335
Germany
011 49 89 555785
creatif-hotel-elephant.com
