Munich Hotels: The Steigenberger Munich (4*/5*)

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Overview

The Steigenberger Hotel Munich is a luxurious hotel belonging to Deutsche Hospitality, a worldwide operating hotel chain with a total of five hotel brands.

The Steigenberger Hotel Munich is relatively new and was opened at the beginning of 2018 in the northern part of the city district of Schwabing. The hotel does not officially have a star rating, but is on a 4-star, if not 5-star level.

The hotel wants to reflect a „Modern Bavarian Lifestyle“, so that it plays with tradition, but is never kitschy or stereotypical.

The hotel has a total of 292 rooms and suites. The rooms have a size of 25-32 sqm (269-344 sqft). The suites offer 45-60 sqm (484-646 sqft) of space.
The hotel also offers a lobby, a bar/lounge, two restaurants and a wellness area/spa. In addition there are 14 conference/event rooms and a cigar lounge, which is quite seldom in hotels.
But probably the biggest highlight of the hotel is the „Beer Crystal“, a kind of walk-in, transparent fridge, but with a selection of over 50 types of beer from Bavaria and all over the world.

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General Information

Address

Berliner Str. 85, 80805 Munich, Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 89 159 06 10

See the map for Points of Interest around the hotel.

Nearby public transport facilities:

  • Tramway (350 m / 383 yds, approx. 5 minutes by foot)
  • Subway station (600 m / 656 yds, approx. 7 minutes by foot)
  • Lufthansa Airport ExpressBus station (700 m / 765 yds, approx. 9 minutes by foot)

 Nearby Airports:

  • Munich International (MUC) – 32 km / 20 mi (ca. 25-30 minutes by car, 1 hour by public transport, ca. 35 minutes by Lufthansa Express Bus)
  • Memmingen Airport aka Munich West (FMM) – 118 km / 73 mi (ca. 1,5 hours by car, 3 hours by public transport)

Rooms

The Steigenberger Munich Hotel has a total of 292 rooms in five categories:

  • Superior Double
  • Superior Plus Double
  • Deluxe Room
  • Junior Suite
  • Executive Suite

All rooms are very modern and elegantly furnished. Of course, all rooms are air-conditioned and have a minibar/fridge, safe, hairdryer, coffee making facilities and a flat-screen smart TV. The bathrooms offer a rainshower or tub. Wifi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. Bathroom amenities (bulk dispensers, 2-in-1 Shampoo/Conditioner, Shower Gel) are also provided free of charge.

Hotel lobby & Reception

The hotel reception is located to the right of the entrance hall/lobby and also has a modern design. The lounge with seating and the elevators to the rooms, as well as the accesses to the spa, restaurant and event rooms are located in the entrance hall.

Lobby/Lounge in the Steigenberger Munich Hotel

Restaurant/food facilities

Directly behind the elevators in the entrance hall is the hotel restaurant „Lumen“ as well as the „Valentinum“ Bar & Terrace.
The „Lumen“ is only used as breakfast room and is open between 6:30 and 10:30 am. On weekends and holidays additionally 30 minutes until 11:00 am.

The „Valentinum“ is quite interesting because it follows the concept of „Bowls, Beers and Burgers“. However, there are also Bavarian elements in the menu, so everyone will probably find a favourite dish. Those who only want to drink something can also sit down at the bar. If the weather is fine, it is also possible to sit outside on the terrace.

The Steigenberger Munich Hotel Terrace

Wellness & Spa facilities

The Steigenberger Munich offers a 300 sqm. (3.230 sqft.) wellness area with sauna (Finnish dry sauna, Bio-Sauna, Steam-bath) and relax rooms. there is also a well equipped gym.

Business & Meeting facilities

Steiegenberger München has a total of 1,200 sqm (12,917 sqft.) of event space. These are divided into 14 different event rooms. All rooms have natural light and are air-conditioned. An appropriate catering service is available.

Parking & public transport

Parking:

Parking for cars is available directly in front of the hotel on the street. These are regular street parking lots (free of charge) without special surveillance. Those who want to park their car in a dry place with camera surveillance can use the hotel’s underground car park for a fee of 25.00 EUR (~30 USD, per day and vehicle.

Public transportation:

The Steigenberger Munich hotel is very well connected to the public transport system.

Only about 350 meters away there is a tram stop where you can take the tram to the centre of  Schwabing district. There you have a direct connection to the subway which brings you to the city center, the Olympic Park or the Allianz Arena (soccer stadium).
If you wish to take the subway directly, you will find it only 600 meters away from the hotel (station „Nordfriedhof“). The Lufthansa ExpressBus stop is also very close to the subway station, which makes it a breeze to get from and to Munich International Airport.

Approximate time from the hotel (by public transport including walking time):

  • to the city centre (Marienplatz, Town Hall): 30 – 35 minutes
  • to Munich Main Station: 25-35 minutes
  • to Hofbräuhaus beer hall: 35 minutes
  • to Oktoberfest (Main entrance): 35-40 minutes
  • to the English Garden: 15 minutes
  • to the Royal Residence: 30-35 minutes
  • to the Pinakotheken art galleries: 30 minutes
  • to Nymphenburg Castle & Gardens: 50 minutes
You can park your (rental) car in the garagefor a fee

Good to know

The district around the hotel:

The hotel is located in the northern part of the famous Schwabing district. Here it is very peacefully embedded in a large housing area. A little further south there are more renowned addresses, such as the 5-star Andaz Munich Hotel or the gourmet award-winning restaurant „Tantris“. All in all, you will find yourself in a typical residential area of Munich. A few shopping facilities are available, but sights and tourist hotspots require public transport or a car.

Food options:

There are no facilities worth mentioning in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, except for the very well-known gourmet restaurant „Tantris“ and an Indian restaurant.
In order to enjoy the whole range of eateries, bars, restaurants, etc., you have to either head south to the centre of Schwabing district (around Münchner Freiheit square), or drive straight into the city centre.

Supermarkets:

There is a small supermarket (Edeka Express) and a pharmacy a few steps from the hotel. You will also find a bank/ATM there. A little further away, you can find a discount supermarket (LIDL).

Going out:

Schwabing is also known as a party city district. Between Münchner Freiheit and Giselastraße there are countless bars, clubs, restaurants and pubs.

Ratings & Opinions

Hotel ratings:

The Steigenberger Munich Hotel has very good ratings throughout the Internet (as of 07/2020):

  • Booking.com: 8.6 (of 10) „Excellent“
  • tripadvisor: 4.5 (of 5) „Excellent“
  • Holidaycheck: 5.4 (of 6)
  • Expedia: 4.4 (of 5) „Wonderful“
  • trivago: 8.6 (of 10) „Excellent“
  • Agoda: 8.3 (of 10) „Excellent“

Opinions:

When reading through hundreds of reviews on sites like the named above, you can filter out the following things people liked or disliked in this hotel.

What travellers liked:

  • the good connection to public transport and especially Munich International Airport
  • the friendly staff
  • the very good and huge breakfast (buffet-style)
  • the complimentary water and coffee making facilities
  • the modern design
  • the available pillow menu
  • the bathroom shower

What travellers did not like:

  • the hotel being a bit far away from the city centre
  • the AC in some rooms undersized and loosing the fight against the heat during hot summer days
  • there were also a few complaints about the friendliness of the reception staff
  • too business oriented hotel

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Munich Hotels: The Eurostars Grand Central 4*

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Overview

The Eurostars Grand Central Munich hotel belongs to the Eurostars hotel chain. This chain is especially common for people who travel to Spanish-speaking countries like Spain, Argentina, or Mexico. The company is based in Barcelona, Spain.

There are three Eurostars hotels in Munich, all within walking distance of Munich’s main train station. But it is interesting to note that the hotel called „Grand Central“ is not as close to Munich’s Main Station as the others (Eurostars Book and Hotel Regent). To be more precise, it is located west of the main station near the Hackerbrücke, a bridge that every Munich resident knows well, as it is one of the main pedestrian routes to the Oktoberfest. From here it is just a 15-20 minute walk to the Oktoberfest.

The Eurostars Grand Central is fairly new (built in 2009) and, like all Eurostars hotels in Germany, is ranked in the luxury class. The Eurostars Grand Central offers the amenities of a 4-star hotel.

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General Information

Address

Arnulfstr. 35, 80636 Munich, Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 89 516 574 0

See the map for Points of Interest around the hotel.

Nearby public transport facilities:

  • Tramway (110 m / 120 yds, approx. 2 minutes by foot)
  • Urban rail station (350 m / 383 yds., approx 5 minutes by foot)
  • Subway station (900 m / 984 yds, approx 15 minutes by foot)
  • Taxi (cab stand directly in front of the hotel)

 Nearby Airports:

  • Munich International (MUC) – 40 km / 25 mi (ca. 30-45 minutes by car, 45-55 minutes by public transport)
  • Memmingen Airport aka Munich West (FMM) – 115 km / 71mi (ca. 1 hour by car, 2 hours by public transport)

Rooms

The Eurostars Grand Central has a total of around 250 rooms, including 214 standard rooms, 15 family or triple rooms and 8 suites. For longer stays, there is also the possibility to stay in one of 10 apartments. All rooms are very modern and elegantly furnished. Especially the en-suite bathrooms are in black and red and offer an amazing look. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a minibar, safe, hairdryer, radio and a flat-screen TV. There are the following room categories: – Double room (approx. 28sqm / 300 sq ft.) – Triple room (double room with extra bed, 28sqm / 300 sq ft.) – Junior suite (approx. 42 sqm / 452 sp ft.) – Presidential suite (approx. 85 sqm / 914 sq ft) – Family Apartment one bedroom (approx. 66 sqm / 710 sq ft) – Family Apartment two bedrooms (approx. 80 sqm / 861 sq ft) Of course, wifi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. Bathroom amenities (miniature bottles) are also provided free of charge. They come from the company „Hierbas de Ibiza“. Here you can obviously see that this is a Spanish hotel chain.

Hotel lobby & Reception

The very spacious 24/7 reception area is also modern and centrally located. To the right of the reception area are the lifts to the rooms and access to the event rooms. To the left of the reception is the access to the lounge/bar and the breakfast room or restaurant

Restaurant/food facilities

Right next to the reception area is the entrance to the lounge with a bar, called „The Corner“. Immediately afterward the restaurant „Red“ opens up, which is also used for breakfast. Here you can also have lunch and dinner. The meals are international with some Spanish options. Breakfast can either be added when booking a room (higher room rate) or can be booked separately at the reception. The price for breakfast is 18.00 EUR per person and day (as of 05/2020) when booked on site. Breakfast times (as of 05/2020): Monday – Friday: 06:30 am – 10:30 am Saturday/Sunday/public holiday: 07:00 am – 11:00 am

The Eurostars Grand Central Munich Hotel lounge - ideal for a snack

Wellness & Spa facilities

The Eurostars Grand Central offers a wellness area with sauna (Finnish dry sauna) and a swimming pool with saltwater. Both facilities are located on the fifth floor (highest floor) but do not feature a rooftop terrace or similar.

Business & Meeting facilities

There are numerous meeting rooms in the hotel in every imaginable size. All of them are located on the ground floor, near the reception. An appropriate catering service is available.

Parking & public transport

Parking:

Parking for cars is available directly in front of the hotel on the street, but only a relatively small number. These are regular street parking lots without special surveillance. Those who want to park their car in a dry place with camera surveillance can use the hotel’s underground car park for a fee of 18.00 EUR per day and vehicle.

Public transportation:

The Eurostars Grand Central hotel is very well connected to the public transport system. A few steps from the hotel entrance you will find the tramway station „Hackerbrücke“. A few steps further, there is the urban rail station „Hackerbrücke“, which offers a fast and direct connection to the city centre (Main Station, Marienplatz).

Directly in front of the hotel is a cab stand, so you can directly hop in a taxi after leaving the hotel. Also, the Central Bus Station (ZOB) is around the corner offering national and international long-distance connections. For all of you who are not afraid of a short walk, you can reach both the main station and the old town on foot. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the main station (north entrance) and about 25 minutes to the old town. From the hotel, it is also possible (and recommended) to reach the Oktoberfest grounds on foot. A short 15-minute walk will bring you there.

Approximate time from the hotel (by public transport including walking time):

  • to the city centre (Marienplatz, Town Hall): 10 – 15 minutes
  • to Munich Main Station: 7 minutes (or 15 minutes on foot)
  • to Hofbräuhaus beer hall: 15 – 20 minutes
  • to Oktoberfest (Main entrance): 15 minutes walk
  • to the English Garden: 20 – 25 minutes
  • to the Royal Residence: 15 minutes
  • to the Pinakotheken art galleries: 20 minutes
  • to Nymphenburg Castle & Gardens: 25 minutes
You can reach Munich's Old Town by foot

Good to know

The district around the hotel:

The hotel is located in the Neuhausen district, or rather in the eastern part of Neuhausen district. The city quarter around the hotel is upscale. There are more hotels along the Arnulfstraße. North of the hotel, practically directly opposite, there are tax offices and authorities. Directly south of the hotel there is the city quarter „Arnulfpark“, a quite new, upscale residential area in which also renowned companies like Google or PriceWaterhouseCoopers are located.

Food options:

The Central Bus Station (ZOB) is located near the hotel (about five minutes‘ walk). There you will find fast food options (Mc Donalds, Oliva (Turkish & Doner Kebab), Pommesfreunde (Belgian fries), Kaimug (Asian), Vapiano (Italian)), a German bakery and an Italian café. A bit further up Arnulfstraße, directly opposite the ZOB is the Augustinerkeller. This traditional Bavarian restaurant offers everything the heart desires for fans of Bavarian cuisine. In addition, there is a huge beer garden, which invites you to stop in for a beer with spare ribs or chicken in summer. Those who would like to try different things can explore the area around the hotel. In the Arnulfpark quarter, just behind the hotel, there are a couple of restaurants, but they are more focused on lunch for the surrounding offices. You can also take the tramway to the city centre. Around the historic centre there are countless restaurants.

Supermarkets:

There is a discount supermarket (LIDL) and a drugstore (dm) directly in the ZOB. You will also find a pharmacy there. A little further away, but still within a 10-minute walk, is the Hopfenpost, a former post office building, which now houses a number of doctors, offices, and supermarkets (ALDI, REWE, Denn’s).

Going out:

The club or discotheque „Neuraum“ is located directly in the ZOB. International DJs regularly perform here. Since the club is divided into several areas, several music genres are offered (EDM, RnB, Charts, German Schlager). There are few bars in walking distance around the hotel. Only the Pappasitos, a Mexican restaurant, which also has a fairly large bar area, is worth to be mentioned. More bars can be found either in the city centre or in Neuhausen, around the Rotkreuzplatz. You can walk there within 20 minutes.

Ratings & Opinions

Hotel ratings:

The Eurostars Grand Central has very good ratings throughout the Internet (as of 06/2020):

  • Booking.com: 8.4 (of 10) „very good“
  • tripadvisor: 4.0 (of 5) „very good“
  • Holidaycheck: 5,0 (of 6)
  • Expedia: 4.3 (of 5) „excellent“
  • trivago: 8.5 (of 10) „excellent“
  • Agoda: 8.4 (of 10) „excellent“

Opinions:

When reading through hundreds of reviews on sites like the named above, you can filter out the following things people liked or disliked in this hotel.

What travellers liked:

  • the good connection to public transport
  • the very good and huge breakfast (buffet-style)
  • the good bathroom facilities
  • the close proximity to the Oktoberfest grounds
  • the modern design
  • the value for money

What travellers did not like:

  • the cleaning staff not cleaning properly
  • the rather small wellness area
  • worn-out furniture
  • there were also a few complaints about the friendliness and attitude of the reception staff

The Super 8 Munich West (by Wyndham)

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Adress: Landsberger Str. 270, 80687 Munich, Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 89 558 983 70

Nearby Airports:

  • Munich International (MUC) – 40 km / 25 mi (ca. 30-45 min by car, 45-55 min by public transport)
  • Memmingen Airport (FMM) (aka Munich West) – 108 km / 67 mi (ca. 1 hour by car, 2 hrs. by public transport)
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The Super 8 Munich West (by Wyndham) is one of two Super 8 hotels in Munich. The hotel is not located in the inner city, but has  a very good connection to the city centre as well as to Munich International airport, as the urban rail station is around the corner. The hotel has double rooms, a rather small lounge with a coffeshop and a quite huge breakfast room. The Super 8 is located in Munich’s west, a mostly residential district. It’s clear this hotel is made for business travellers and travellers on a budget.

There are only double rooms available, which can be also used for single occupancy. The hotel is mid sized compared to the number of rooms. All rooms feature en suite baths with a shower, a hairdryer, and bath amenities (bulk).

The Super 8 Munich West Hotel doesn’t feature a full restaurant, but there is a small coffeeshop in the lobby, where you can order a beverage and a snack. Ideal for business travellers to meet after a day full of work and have a drink before going to bed.

The Super 8 Munich West is a well rated business/mid-range hotel. It gets good ratings in the different portals:

  • Trivago: 8.3 out of 10.0 (Very Good)
  • Tripadvisor: 4.0 out of 5.0 (Very Good)
  • Hotelscombined: 7.8 out of 10.0 (Good)

What people like:

  • The close proximity to the urban rail station Laim (good connections to the city centre and Munich International Airport)
  • The breakfast
  • The cleanliness of the rooms and the good work of the housekeeping staff

What people dislike:

  • the loud and sometimes crowded breakfast room
  • visitors sometimes indicate that the reception staff is not always 100% polite and courteous
  • The lack of parking possibilities (on-street metered parking; too few parking spots available)

What to know:

  • The Super 8 Munich West doesn’t have a full restaurant. But you can order drinks and snacks at the lobby coffeeshop/bar. Breakfast (buffet style) is served in the breakfast room.
  • The district around the hotel is a residential district so there are not as many possibilities to go out dining around the hotel as you would get at a more centrally located hotel.
  • Bar/coffeeshop
  • 24/7 reception
  • Free WiFi in rooms and lobby
  • Breakfast available (ca. 9 EUR / 10 USD per person and day)
  • Bath amenities
  • Iron/Board (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Free coffee/tea making facility (electric kettle)
  • Air conditioning & heating
  • Cable/Satellite TV (free of charge)

Laim district:

Laim is located in the western part of the city and mainly a residential district. Additionally there are some industrial/commercial areas (mainly car garages, car dealers) along Landsberger Street. This street (also named Bundesstraße 2 – Federal Road No. 2) is a major road for commuters. So expect lot’s of rush hour traffic during weekdays.

Dining out:

restaurants and bars are available but limited. Most of the restaurants and bars can be found in Fürstenrieder Street.

The best options for dining out in walking distance to the Super 8 Munich West are a steakhouse (Asado), an Italian restaurant (Il Cortile), a Greek restaurant (Tou Bakali), and a Chinese restaurant (Hakeyo House).
Fast food options are also avilable. Within walking distance you will find Mc Donalds, Döner Kebab (Beste Döner) and a bit further a Subway.
Coffeshops: There is a coffeeshop (San Francisco Coffee Company – SFCC) ca. 350 metres / 380 yards from the hotel.

Supermarkets:

There are supermarkets within walking distance. You will find a REWE (normal supermarket) and an ALDI (discount supermarket) ca. 700 metres / 770 yards from the hotel near the commuter station.

Is the area safe?

Yes, the area and quarter around the Super 8 Munich West is generally a safe area. Yet it’s is not a prosperous quarter with wealthy inhabitants. Further uptown Landsberger Street (approx. 700 metres / 770 yards) there is a brothel and a nightclub/table dance club. This area might not be suitable for children and families during the nighttime.

The Super 8 Munich West (by Wyndham) is a good business/mid-range hotel. As it is located in Munich’s Laim district you can expect lower prices than for hotels in the inner city of Munich. Prices per double room start at ca. 55 USD per night in the low season and can reach approx. 150 USD in the high season. Of course there are some dates thoughout the year where Munich hotels are nearly fully booked (e.g. trade fairs, Oktoberfest). Prices can then rise to ca. 220 USD per room and night for the Super 8, too.

You can book directly via the official website:

Getting to the Super 8 Munich West is really easy. You can get there

  • By public transport
    The urban rail (S-Bahn) station „Laim“ is literally just around the corner. From there you have direct connections to the Main Station and City Centre (Lines S1, S2, S4, S6, S7 and S8) and Munich International Airport (Lines S1 and S8)
  • By taxi/limousine service
    Choose your favourite transport service and the driver will bring you to the hotel.
  • By (rental) car
    The hotel is quite easy to reach. Be aware that the parking situation is quite bad. Only on-street-parking (metered), but often you won’t find any free space.

I had the opportunity to fully test a standard double room with breakfast. To see if I would recommend this hotel read my full review about the Super 8 Munich West (by Wyndham).