In looking for a day spa in Munich I came across this one and it looked nice on the internet so we…read morethought we would try it and see. In terms of quality this place gets 5 stars and the service is also excellent :-) They have a fairly well equipped gym and the equipment is of top quality. The running machine had built in TV and Internet and loads of different options. The weight machines were also quite versatile. The change rooms and facilities are excellent with loads of lockers and they give you nice robes and towels to change in. If you are visiting the spa you can also get all sorts of toiletries from the front desk. The pool is nice and looks beautiful. There is a sauna and a steam room as well. Again lots of lounge chairs and towels available. The massage I had was excellent and I fell asleep straight away and woke up after quite a while :-) I always do that when the massage is great. All in all a fabulous experience and I would happily come back here any day. I love spas and have been to many around the world and it is nice to know we have a wonderful place not far from home :-)) I look forward to my next visit. Don't forget to try the sample perfumes on your way out that are on the reception counter ;-))

OK - I'll be a bit kinder in this round than I was in my Trip Advisor review, partially due to the…read morefact that this will be the first Yelp review in English, and secondly, that the other Yelp reviews speak largely to the architectural beauty of the structure, and the museum like qualities of the sculptures, the woodwork, and simply the ornate beauty of the place. I'm on board with all that. Where my review gets dicey is when you try to compare this with the ultra self-indulgent thermal and sauna complexes that are sprouting up all over northern Europe. Not a fair comparison, it seems.... As you approach the building, it is quite imposing along the river banks (literally across the street from the Deutsches Museum). I thought, "this is gonna be great!" Once inside however, I found a few things to be more challenging than I had expected. * I was unable to locate a map of the place, and after looking at the menu of fees; I still was unable to figure out exactly what I was asking for. * The person working the admission booth was quite friendly, but apparently had NO English whatsoever. I'm good with that, but... * Signage around the place was sort of hit and miss, especially since you have to leave some of your belongings in a small box near the attendant, (who also only spoke German, but was significantly more curt!) * I kept thinking I would find a map of the place so I would know where the various baths and saunas were located. If such a thing exists, it's still a mystery to me. At one point, I made my way into the hall with the main pool wrapped only in a towel, only to find the door (that would lead me back to the sauna) locked behind me. Finally figured out my wristband would unlock the door, after a bit of wondering how I would negotiate getting out of the spa in only a towel. * But most importantly, assuming I found all the major features on offer, I was a little surprised there wasn't more there. Granted, I was there on a Wednesday afternoon, but having said that, I was surprised to find the only two dozen or so other patrons in the entire place, and most of them were, shall we say, of the elder population. All the reports about the beauty of the facility are true, as it was certainly a gem of the late 19th century, and has been well preserved. Somehow, I think that I expected there would be a bit more in the sauna area, and that even if exclusively in German, the staff would be a bit more helpful to a wayward and weary tourist. Maybe four or five stars on another day with a different attendant working the locker room, but not this time around!

Great place!!! One of the few buildings not destroied in the WW2!…read moreperfect to cold and rainy days!

it is the destination where everything that you wanted in a place where German socialize and relax…read more There is an architectural history to this place so for those of you who are into engineering this is heavenly with hundreds of handsome naked men around. All leaves with better mood for all the right reasons

The sauna is ok at best. The staff are disinterested at best and arguable and dishonest at worst…read more Would not recommend to a friend. If you want to pay €3 for tap water, here is your place

Besonders die Leitung und die Bademeister dieses Schwimmbades sind völlig inkompetent und haben…read moreihre Aufsichtspflicht aufs sträflichste verletzt, als mein Sohn mit seinem Freund von einer Vierergruppe von größeren türkischen Kindern bespuckt, bedrängt, beschimpft und körperlich angegriffen wurden. Und wer hat ein Hausverbot bekommen? Natürlich die Person, die diese Situation lösen wollte, wobei leider alles eskaliert ist, weil sie als Frau in keinster Weise von jemandem beschützt wurde, sondern alles herabgespielt wurde mit den Worten, es sind nur Kinder!! Genau, Kinder die kleinere Kinder angreifen und dann sogar einer erwachsenen Frau, die versucht schlimmeres zu verhindern, nachdem es kein Bademeister tat, ins Gesicht schlagen und dann jetzt noch vor Gericht ein Trauma vortäuschen. Unsere Gesellschaft ist so krank, dass sowas akzeptiert wird !!!!!

It may not be the greatest pool for training, but if you want to relax or have fun, the SWM…read moreCosimawellenbad is perfect! The pool is quite short, 25m + 8 more where the pool is so little deep that you can touch the bottom with your hands. And in Saturday/Sunday there are no separated lanes, that's why I am saying it isn't so good for training BUT - here comes the good part - in the weekend this pool has waves! Each half hour for 7 minutes. If you are a family, that can be great for your childrens. More than that, there is one pool inside and a (small) hot pool outside, with bubbles and water spurts... you cannot imagine how it is good since you try the place in a cold day! The staff is very nice too, not everyone speaks English but it wasn't absolutely a problem. And, as one of them pointed out, they don't speak German either, they speak Bavarian :) Sweet!

Spotty WiFi, an unheated pool (despite the advertising saying it is), cramped rooms, and low…read morequality toiletries made this a less than ideal spot for our family. On the other hand, they have rooms with (small) bathtubs which is great for families with young children and the bed and pillows were comfortable. The rooms were also clean. Breakfast was expensive at 28 Euros per person (children free). Sauna has limited evening hours. Many of the rooms face the paved courtyard which families with early risers seem to think is a good place to recreate loudly in the morning. We kept our windows open because the air conditioning was functionally nonexistent, however the hotel was nice enough to provide us two small fans for the room. Location is close to a metro station and several restaurants. Would stay again if the rate was right.

Budget friendly and convenient hotel. I stayed here for 5 nights while in Munich. The hotel is easy…read moreto get to from the tram or subway stations. The room was small but not overly cramped for two people. The room was clean and had basic amenities like a fridge, safe and hairdryer. The room was also quiet despite how busy the hotel was. The front desk staff were helpful and cleaning staff did a great job each day. Thanks for a nice stay Novotel!