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Creatif Hotel ElephantvsThe Charles Hotel

Creatif Hotel Elephant and The Charles Hotel are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Charles Hotel scores significantly better than Creatif Hotel Elephant. The Charles Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with recommendations from 13 sources like Afar Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Rough Guide.

Creatif Hotel Elephant
7/10
Laemmerstrasse 6, 80335 Munich, Bavaria
From $38/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Baggage storage
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Tucked away on a quiet street near the train station, this hotel appeals to a wide range of travelers, from businesspeople to tourists on a budget." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This bright and welcoming hotel is the best of a bunch of midrange options north of the Hauptbahnhof." Full review
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
"The Creatif Hotel Elephant is a big old beast of a hotel, a bright orange place with colorful touches located about a block north of the station." Full review
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The location, five minutes by foot north of the train station, lacks excitement, but it’s unquestionably convenient for those using the station (and Ubahn and Sbahn), and it avoids the sketchy scene that lies “south of the station”.
Time Out Time Out
"With its bold red facade, this bright and affordable bolthole is particularly popular with tourists on a budget, while also appealing to no-frills business travellers making a flyover visit." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the better options for travelers who are on a budget but still want a bit of spark in their accommodations. The rooms here are...bright, simple, contemporary look and top-quality beds." Full review
The Charles Hotel
9/10
Sophienstrasse 28, 80333 Munich, Bavaria
From $335/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This luxury hotel is situated in the old botanic garden. Its fine decor has a simple, modern and elegant style."
Frommer's Frommer's
"A government-rated five-star hotel, the Charles rose in the historic center of Munich, standing in its own tranquil gardens." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Although it has 160 rooms and a sleek contemporary design, it's a friendly place that channels the cozy inn-keeping style of Central Europe."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Sharp modern style overlooking the botanical gardens with a sexy indoor pool and spa courtesy of Rocco Forte." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Designed by architect and native son Christoph Sattler (who helped redevelop Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz), the Charles Hotel was inspired by the Belle Époque hotels of the Côte d’Azur." Full review
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Book a room overlooking the old botanical gardens or splurge on the presidential Monforte suite.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Polished, luxurious modern outpost of the exclusive Rocco Forte Collection."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
90.7
"A striking change from the Baroque grandeur of central Munich, the Charles looks like a sculpted white seashell set on the edge of the Old Botanical Gardens." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located in the center of the city in Lenbach Garten, this luxury hotel is adjacent to the tranquil Botanischer Garten (Old Botanical Gardens)." Full review
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Wheelchair-accessible rooms can be requested.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Undeniably luxurious with spacious and opulent bathrooms, original 19th-century art, and a range of amenities including a full-service spa and Munich's largest indoor pool." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This well-regarded and centrally-located hotel offers spacious rooms, an enticing spa and uncommonly generous breakfasts, within easy reach of the museum quarter and the designer boutiques that line Maximilianstrasse." Full review
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