Eurostars Book Hotel

The literary theme of this hotel is apparent upon arrival, where a two-story image of an open book appears behind the front desk, which is backlit by soft lavender light. The open, spacious lobby has shelves of books that are part of a comfy sitting area comprising modern leather sofas and chairs around pedestal tables. The lobby is bright, with white tile and large windows accented by black columns. A white lobby bar sits adjacent and a modern chandelier hangs above. 

Titles of famous literary works are stenciled on a black wall in the open, casual Apicius restaurant (named after a famous Roman gastronomical writer), and artwork in the dining area also has a literary theme. This is a busy yet posh, casual and generally quiet hotel full of world travelers wanting easy access to the nearby train station.

The hotel’s convenient location -- a five-minute walk from Munich Central Station -- means numerous shops, restaurants, bars and other hotels are within a brief walk. However, adult-oriented nightclubs and shops are part of that mix and while generally safe, some guests may not find it a suitable neighborhood for their families. 

The epicenter of Oktoberfest activities (Theresienwiese) is a five-minute walk, and the Hofbraühaus beer garden is 18 minutes away by local train. Marienplatz is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, while the large underground shopping center at Karlsplatz (Stachus) is a nine-minute walk. Train service to Munich International Airport takes about 50 minutes (the airport otherwise takes 40 minutes to reach by taxi), and Nymphenburg Palace is half an hour by train or 20 minutes driving. 

Rooms are sparsely decorated but clean, bright, and while they're spacious enough by European standards, they are a bit narrow. All rooms feature the same basic decor, with light-cream walls and ceilings, light-wood floors, and brown bedspreads and matching upholstered headboards. A passage from a famous literary work is printed on the ceiling above the bed in every room. Views are mostly of surrounding high-rise office buildings. Double Deluxe Rooms have king beds, glass tables with brown leather chairs, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, and corner armoires with small closets, safes, and minibars. Robes, magnifying mirrors, and coffeemakers come standard in all rooms. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. 

Bathrooms are small, with simple white vanities, black-tile floors, and white tile framing walk-in shower stalls. Some guest finds the lack of a door separating the bathroom from the hall unappealing, especially given the shower stall’s clear glass doors. The toilet is separated by a sliding door, but a dark, frosted-glass half-wall separates the bed and bath areas and lacks privacy. 

Double Superior Rooms have a bit more space, enough to add corner couches and coffee tables. Junior Suites are around twice the size of the Double Superiors, and have separate living rooms, balconies with tables and chairs, and larger bathrooms with double vanities and separate walk-in showers and tubs.

Garage parking is available for a fee, but some room packages include parking. The restaurant is open daily for a hot breakfast buffet (for a fee), and though lunch is not served, it reopens for dinner nightly. However, a lobby bar where light snacks are served is open throughout the day. The events center has five meeting rooms, while the business center has two computer stations with Internet access as well as a few tables with chairs for small meetings. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the hotel, and free daily newspapers are available in the lobby. A small fitness center has a few cardio machines and free weights as well as an adjacent sauna. Concierge, dry cleaning and laundry services can also be arranged.