Schiller5 Hotel

Location is a big draw here, and this hotel is named after its address at 5 Schiller Street, situated close to the main train station in an area that's home to many other hotels, small businesses, and a few seedy-looking bars. The property occupies a nondescript five-story building with a currency exchange office on its ground floor. The entrance is down a side lane that also leads to the hotel's garage. The reception area is bright thanks to many large windows, and has a neat and well-maintained look. An effort has been made to make the hotel welcoming, with decorative details like a bust on a pedestal, a chandelier, and benches and armchairs covered in purple velour. The large breakfast lounge is located next to the reception area, and guests are welcomed here with a free drink. Because of its central location and proximity to the main train station, the hotel is popular with both business and leisure travelers.

Schiller 5 Hotel & Boardinghouse is in a convenient location close to Munich's main train station in the city center. Many tourist attractions are easily accessible on foot, or by public transit. The street the hotel is located on is a bit seedy, which puts some guests off -- but the area is still safe on the whole.

• Three-minute walk to Munich's central train station and subway station
• 13-minute walk to Munich's Old Town
• 14-minute walk to Frauenkirche
• 15-minute walk to Munich City Museum
• 15-minute walk to Marienplatz
• 15-minute walk to Peterskirche 
• 12 minutes to Hofbrauhaus Munchen via public transit
• 14 minutes to Hofgarten via public transit
• 24 minutes to English Garden via public transit
• 27 minutes to Nymphenburg Palace via public transit
• 50 minutes to Munich airport via public transit (35-minute drive)

The guest rooms at Schiller 5 Hotel & Boardinghouse are impeccably clean and well maintained. Decorated in a simple but elegant style, they feature black sheer curtains, faux leather armchairs, gray carpeting, and furniture in warm mahogany tones. In-room amenities include adjustable air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, device docking stations, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and minibars stocked with free drinks like water, orange juice, soft drinks, and beer. Each room also has a kitchenette with a stove top, microwave, coffee machine and sink, as well as cookware, dishware, and cutlery. The black-and-white-tiled bathrooms are compact but well equipped with walk-in showers, magnifying mirrors, towel heaters, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Note that though the windows are soundproofed, some guests complain of street noise.

Extra features are on low supply at this mid-range property, particularly those that don't cost an extra fee. A large breakfast buffet is served every morning, which is not included in the room rate. The buffet includes a variety of breads and rolls, different types of cheeses, cold cuts, salads, sandwich spreads, fresh fruit, homemade muesli, eggs, local sausage, and vegetarian dishes. Guests can help themselves to free coffee, wine, and soft drinks that are available in the lobby.

On-site parking is charged an extra daily fee and must be reserved in advance. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel and guests are also free to use the computer in the lounge, which is connected to the internet and a printer. There are laundry facilities in the basement. Pets are welcome to stay here for an extra fee.