Contemporary
hotel with colorful and arty interiors
Two blocks from
Munich's main train station
Within walking
distance of historic city center
Rooms have spacious walk-in
showers and satellite TV channels
Excellent buffet
breakfast included
Late-night bar
serving cocktails and pizza
On-site parking
available (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi
throughout
No in-room
tea/coffee facilities
Some rooms prone
to traffic noise
No on-site restaurant
Annex building lacks elevator
Arthotel Munich
is a 133-room, mid-range property characterized by vibrant artsy interiors and
a funky, youthful vibe. While its location is convenient for the city's main
train station and the edge of the Altstadt is walkable, there's little of
interest in the immediate area and it can even feel sketchy. Though rooms lack hot
drink facilities, an excellent free breakfast is served and the hotel bar is
open until late. The TRYP Muenchen City Center is a cheaper option nearby and has a charming outdoor restaurant terrace, though limited Wi-Fi.
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Scene
Hip and youthful art-themed hotel with a funky 21st-century vibe
While the Arthotel Munich's facade can make a rather gray and forbidding first impression, a pair of
glowing heads sprouting grass "hair" flanking the main entrance hints at what
awaits inside. The hotel's bright lobby is awash with modern artworks, quirky furnishings, and playful
touches, giving it a feel that's part art gallery, part funky hostel.
The vibe is unmistakably hip and youthful, with colorful and contemporary
interiors that focus on pop art and 21st-century design. Think: large photos of New York City sights, a bronzy egg chair, and two chairs shaped like faces, among other wacky details. The hotel attracts mostly
young couple and friends, and the hotel's resident Golden Retriever is a popular, furry presence around the reception area. The
hotel also comprises a separate annex building, which lacks an elevator and
can involve several flights of stairs.
Location
Close to Munich's main train station and walking distance to Karlplatz
The hotel is located
on fairly busy road just a couple blocks from Hauptbahnhof, the main railway
station in Munich to the west of the city center. It's a busy commercial area,
full of banks, eateries, drugstores, and other hotels, though there's little of
interest for tourists can it get feel a little sketchy at night. Karlsplatz (aka Stachus), a popular tourist square, is about 10 minutes away on foot and just beyond is the start of the Altstadt, or
historic city center. Munich International Airport is 35 to 40 minutes by car or
around an hour by public transport (via the S-bahn train about 10 minutes' walk
away).
Rooms
Clean rooms with spacious, contemporary bathrooms and well-priced minibars
The hotel has 133
rooms, all of which have bright modern-retro interiors in browns and orange,
blond wood floors, and colorful pop artworks. Rooms are generally spacious and
well-presented, though some of the furnishings can feel a little flimsy. Wi-Fi
is free, flat-screen TVs have satellite channels, and minibars offer
reasonably priced drinks; iPod docks are provided, though are not compatible
with other devices (or newer Apple products). There are also no tea/coffee
facilities. Bathrooms are impressive, with roomy walk-in showers and
contemporary fixtures, though toiletries are wall-mounted dispensers. Lower-level
street-facing rooms are prone to traffic noise.
Features
Excellent buffet breakfast included, plus a late-night bar
The hotel serves an
impressive spread for breakfast is its high-ceiled dining room, which includes
fresh breads, cereals, cold cuts and eggs, and is included in the room rate. A
smart lobby bar provides a good range of alcoholic drinks and a sociable vibe,
as is open until late every evening. There's no restaurant on-site but the bar
serves pizza and vending machines offer snacks. Guests have discounted rates at
a nearby fitness center, and paid parking is available on-site (with a
reservation).
