Sofitel Munich BayerpostvsHotel Olympic
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost ranks significantly better than Hotel Olympic. Sofitel Munich Bayerpost ranks #6 in Munich with positive reviews from 11 sources including Frommer's, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
Sofitel Munich Bayerpost Show All Reviews
Bayerstrasse 12, 80335 Munich, Bavaria
From $230/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Modern architecture and contemporary design have been successfully combined in this imposing listed building."
Frommer's
"Built in the Wilhelminian style, the hotel is rated five stars by the government, and it's a bastion of luxury and comfort." Full review
Jetsetter
"Impressive architecture and modern design meet luxury hotel and spa in a heritage-listed building." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Just a three-minute walk from the central train station, the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost hotel is housed in a 19th-century building that previously served as the city’s main post office." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This five-star hotel has been created behind the historic façade of a former postal building: an elegant setting for banquets and conferences, accommodating up to 750 participants."
Star Service
"The hotel brags that every corner is a "masterpiece of contemporary design." And with its multilevel lobby enthralled in a very Prince-like purple light, this attitude is clear from the moment you walk in." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Housed in a former Bavarian Royal Post Office building, the swank Sofitel Munich Bayerpost oozes upscale class from its neoclassical facade right through to its contemporary interior." Full review
Gayot
"Gazing up at the Italian Renaissance facade of the former Royal Bavarian Post Office, guests to this hotel can imagine they're in another era."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 400-plus-room high-end hotel offers a lot, including historic and modern architecture, a very good restaurant and well-designed modern rooms." Full review
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The Oktoberfest’s Theresienwiese station is one U-Bahn stop away – to avoid the proverbial sardine-like trains and platforms, it’s a much more pleasant 10-minute walk.
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
" The result is an elegant, modern hotel in a historic setting, featuring 339 rooms and 57 suites, and within a minute of Munich’s main station. " Full review
Hotel Olympic
Hans-Sachs-Strasse 4, 80469 Munich, Bavaria
From $150/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Family Friendly
- Kitchenette
- Minibar
- Breakfast buffet
Frommer's
"Built as a private villa around 1900, this hotel represents one of Munich's most appealing conversions of an antique building into a hip and attractive hotel." Full review
Insight Guides
"Tastefully converted Victorian villa situated on a pretty street in the Glockenbach district between Gärtnerplatz and Sendlingertor."
Lonely Planet
"If you're looking for a small, friendly, peaceful and well-run place to lay your head with a bit of simple, understated style, then this guesthouse-type hotel in a funky location might be for you." Full review