A Cultural Exploration of Germany, Austria and Hungary

Overview

Long renowned among travellers and locals and recognised as one of Munich’s most rewarding central hotels, the Mandarin Oriental promises a luxurious, relaxing and convenient stay at the heart of Munich’s Old Town. The hotel is located in easy reach of both atmospheric Marienplatz and some of Munich’s most inviting shopping streets, while the presentation of the hotel itself is in keeping with the brand’s ‘oriental’ style, further blessed by features such as bespoke furnishings and original artworks.

The prestige of this Mandarin Oriental hotel is evident in all of its 73 guest rooms and suites, with a distinctly boutique character defined by its decor and furnishings, including the likes of attractive cherry-wood features and striking pieces of artistry. They enjoy plenty of space and light too, with many boasting lovely views of the city, while state-of-the-art features, such as Bang & Olufsen televisions, present a modern influence in the layout of the rooms.

Guests at the Mandarin Oriental will benefit from some fantastic dining opportunities, primarily in the aromatic offerings of the Nobu Matsuhisa’s renowned new style Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. During the summer months, The Terrace offers al fresco dining and cocktails, while The Lounge is an ideal place to relax and mingle with other guests. Ory is another appealing bar, with its chic design and delicious cocktails, making it the perfect space for an evening of indulgence. For those hoping to get active during their stay, an on-site fitness centre is the place to go, while the sauna and steam rooms will help to relax you after your workout.

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Each of the hotel’s 19 individually decorated rooms have been designed as places of comfortable retreat in the middle of Munich’s vibrant city centre. Not only are they spacious and outfitted with state-of-the-art technology, but they also boast stunning city views. here you are invited to relax in luxurious surroundings while still feeling like you’re ‘home’. The modern bathrooms all have rain showers, some also have a bathtub, selected rooms have balconies, and the roof suite has access to a large terrace.

The hotel’s lobby area is a living room and library where you’re invited to make yourself comfortable. And adding to the feeling of being at home, the open kitchen ensures you always have access to snacks and beverages.

The open-plan Gaggenau kitchen caters for everything from gourmet breakfasts to midnight snacks. And there’s also the opportunity to watch the chef at work. Visit the wine lounge to browse the bottles on offer or simply to enjoy the view out over Marienplatz.

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A sublime and striking hotel dating back to the 1840s, offering a combination of its past affluence and the modern influences of the present day, Bayerischer Hof will immediately showcase luxury and splendour to those who walk through its doors. Blessed by a superb location, guests at the hotel will be just steps from Munich’s central square, Marienplatz, as well as the city’s old town and the best of its shopping scene, ensuring it serves as an ideal base for discovering Munich’s highlights.

The hotel’s 19th-century façade is the first thing that will greet guests, with this sense of classical grandeur continuing within its interior in the shape of striking furnishings and architectural styles, while many of the rooms take on a historical theme. Despite this, there’s a significant modern edge also to be found throughout the hotel, courtesy of the vision of a renowned designer. This ensures that there’s a mixture of heritage and contemporary features found across the hotel’s 337 rooms and suites, all enjoying plenty of space, as well as a warm and tranquil vibe, with stylish bathrooms being another bonus.

The hotel is blessed by a range of fantastic facilities, including a collection of superb dining avenues, of which the three Michelin-starred ‘Atelier’ rules the roost. Here, guests can enjoy a choice of a five or seven-course menu, serving up some of Europe’s most exciting and innovative cuisine. Of the six on-site bars, including one found in the hotel’s very own night club, the award-winning ‘Falk’s Bar’ is the most fascinating, found in the famous Hall of Mirrors, which dates back to 1839 and is the only room at the hotel to have survived WWII unscathed. The benefits don’t end there, as guests can also do everything from being pampered in the wonderful spa and taking a soak in the inviting swimming pool, to enjoying a comedy show at the in-house theatre and catching a film at the cinema.

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Located opposite Vienna’s magnificent Opera House, the Hotel Sacher Wien is every bit as elegant as the city in which it sits.

The Austrian capital’s rich and illustrious history is reflected in the elegant belle époque style that runs though the hotel. Rich, luxurious furnishings, beautiful crystal chandeliers and oil paintings give the Sacher plenty of old-world charm. There are 150 rooms and suites, a perfect blend of old and new. Great care was taken to ensure original historic features were maintained, but they also features the comforts and amenities you would expect from a modern, luxury hotel.

Dining at the hotel is a real treat, with two restaurants to choose from. Enjoy traditional Viennese cuisinat the Röte Restaurant, where you can choose to dine in the glass conservatory facing the Opera House or in the grand dining room. The Grüne Restaurant specialises in more modern, innovative dishes. The Blaue Bar is the perfect place for an aperatif while the Sacher Eck and the Cafe Sacher are where you can indulge in a slice of the city’s famous Sachertorte.

There is so much to see and do in Vienna, but for when you want to simply relax and unwind, then the spa and fitness centre is waiting for you back at the hotel.

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The Sans Souci is a charming boutique hotel located in the bohemian quarter of Spittelberg. You are within easy reach of Vienna’a main attractions with the MuseumsQuartier and the Hofburg Palace just a a few minutes away.

Although the building dates back to 1872, the interiors are modern and sophisticated. The hotel houses a collection of modern art with works by Roy Lichtenstein, Allen Jones and Steve Kaufman and many of the rooms themselves feature iconic photography by Hubertus Hohenlohe and intricate gold wall paintings.

Enjoy modern Austrian cuisine at the Veranda restaurant where organic, regional and seasonal products are used to create beautiful, colourful dishes that are works of art themselves. Stop by Le Bar for a glass of champage or cocktail before dinner or heading out to explore Vienna in the evening.

The hotel also features a beautiful 20m indoor pool that sits under an arched cieling fitted with crystal chandeliers, as well as modern fitness room and a spa complete with sauna and treatment rooms.