Need more stars! Our family (2 adults, 3 teen children) stayed at the Hotel Bavaria from 07/04 - 07/11 and it was incredible! From the initial reservation to the final check-out the experience was flawless. Some highlights:
The staff is amazing. Janet Kaufmann started us off right with an easy reservation with no check in issues. She booked a car to pick us up from the airport and it was there waiting when we cleared customs. The rooms were ready when we arrived, clean and in perfect order. Eli (bar and front desk) was like one of the family. We rolled in late one Sunday and all the restaurants were closed, so Eli went out of her way to provide some food for the family. Sonni (sp) and all of the other staff greeted us with smiles at every interaction. The lounge was a nice quiet place to relax in the evenings. Eli makes the best Shirley Temples!
The property is excellent. It is in the West End of Munich right near the Oktoberfest grounds and close to a U Bahn stop. Old Munich it a quick two stops on the U Bahn. Being in the West End, you get a nice selection of restaurants and beer gardens without all the touristy crowds of Old Munich. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Lots of plugs and even some USB ports. The hotel has a very cool vibe and is nice and quiet. The morning breakfast buffet was fantastic! We all found plenty to eat with lots of variety day after day. Lots of eggs, meats, honey, fruits, cereals, breads and cheeses.
We rented a car from a local Sixt office and it was a very easy drive from the hotel to Salzburg (1.5 hrs), Fussen (1.0 hr +) and Oberammergau (45 min). They have a small onsite parking lot, with overflow spaces across the street. Remember, if you are driving from Germany to Austria you will need a Vignette and you may want to consider getting an International Driving Permit.
I highly recommend the Hotel Bavaria to anyone looking to see Munich and I am looking forward to heading back! read more