The Charles HotelvsHotel Torbraeu
Both Hotel Torbraeu and The Charles Hotel are praised by writers. Overall, The Charles Hotel scores significantly higher than Hotel Torbraeu. The Charles Hotel comes in at 90 with endorsements from 13 reviews including Hideaway Report, Star Service and Frommer's.
The Charles Hotel Show All Reviews
Sophienstrasse 28, 80333 Munich, Bavaria
From $335/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This luxury hotel is situated in the old botanic garden. Its fine decor has a simple, modern and elegant style."
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
"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
"Sharp modern style overlooking the botanical gardens with a sexy indoor pool and spa courtesy of Rocco Forte." Full review
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
"Polished, luxurious modern outpost of the exclusive Rocco Forte Collection."
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
"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
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
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
Hotel Torbraeu
Tal 41, 80331 Munich, Bavaria
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"The oldest hotel in Munich, Torbrau has been in business since 1490. Now a smart, family-run property it is constantly being upgraded and modernised."
Frommer's
"Although many vestiges of its folkloric exterior attest to the hotel's distinguished past, the bedrooms are modern and reasonably comfortable." Full review
Rough Guide
"Elegant, long-established, family-run four-star hotel right next to the Isartor."
Star Service
"Cleanliness and economy are what lie at the heart of this modest midrange Bavarian hotel for business and leisure travelers." Full review
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Many of the rooms sport showers only, so request a tub if that is your preference.
Fodor's
"The welcoming Torbräu has been looking after guests in one form or another since 1490, making it the oldest hotel in Munich, and it has been run by the same family for more than a century." Full review
Frommer's
"Because of its age and location, the Torbräu offers a cozy and close-to-everything stay...the hotel mixes the warmth of traditional wood paneling and antiques with comfortable, contemporary furniture" Full review
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Ask for a room facing the courtyard.