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Featuring a bar, Rosewood Munich is set in the centre of Munich, 300 metres from Frauenkirche. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, fitness centre, and sauna, as well as a terrace.

- best location in Munich - staff are professional - the room was amazing - tv was very good - sitting area in the room was great - dine in was delicious - lobby was nice - valet service is helpful - Marco from room guest service was amazing and very try helpful - the bathroom in the room was amazing Rosewood hotel in Munich is the highlight of my trip seriously they made us a favor when they opened it up for tourists who love luxury in Munich the city needed a hotel as grand as this one

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9.3
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
€ 950
per night

Set just 5 km from Asamkirche, Max Lodging Serviced Apartments offers accommodation in Munich with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a lift. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4.7 km from Sendlinger Tor, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The apartment has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

My mom enjoyed the kitchen facilities at the apartment.

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9.1
Superb
220 reviews
Price from
€ 253
per night

DO & CO Hotel München features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Munich. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 200 metres from New Town Hall, 200 metres from Mariensäule and 200 metres from Rathaus-Glockenspiel. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

What a cool hotel - Location ,Staff , room ,restaurant, bar all spot on ! Nicce balance def not stuffy Fun !

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9
Superb
844 reviews
Price from
€ 399
per night

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Helle und ruhige Dachgeschosswohnung is situated in Munich, 4.6 km from Deutsches Museum and 5 km from New Town Hall. The property features garden and city views, and is 2.9 km from München Ost Train Station. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Very nice apartment, close to tube and the host is very kind and accommodating. Great place to stay when exploring Munich with kids.

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9.2
Superb
144 reviews

Offering a bar and inner courtyard view, Eberl Hotel Pension München Feldmoching is set in Munich, 6.1 km from Olympiapark and 6.4 km from Olympic Stadium. The property has garden and city views, and is 5 km from BMW Museum. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant.

Hotel staff are very nice and helpful!

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9
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
€ 98
per night

Located in the Schwabing-West district, these stylish apartments are just 3 km from the Munich Olympic Stadium. It offers spacious, self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access.

Decorated in neutral colours, Business Suiten features bright apartments with contemporary furnishings. Each is complete with a separate bedroom, living area with a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom.

The neighborhood was great, very clean and quiet, plenty of stores and parks. The apartment itself was very clean, quite spacious, all the necessary amenities, big bathroom with both a bathtub and a shower, very comfortable bed and pillows, big windows and lovely view. We arrived a bit earlier than expected, and the host was very nice and checked us in right then. Highly recommend it if you plan to visit Munich. I will definitely return in the future.

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9
Superb
394 reviews
Price from
€ 116.67
per night

Luxurious rooms, and the famous Matsuhisa, Munich restaurant are featured at this 5-star hotel in the heart of Munich's Old Town. It lies in a quiet side street, a 5-minute walk from Marienplatz Square, just around the corner from the Maximilianstraße shopping street and a short walk from all main attractions.

Everything and check out “ such a high class hotel”

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9
Superb
311 reviews
Price from
€ 850
per night

Overlooking the Old Botanical Garden, this 5-star design hotel in Munich offers an exclusive spa with indoor pool, soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi, and an elegant Neo Bistro with terrace and bar.

The air-conditioned rooms and suites of the Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a limestone bathroom with a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. Most of the rooms enjoy views of the city or of the Old Botanical Garden.

Actually everything. Exceptionally friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, great breakfast, superb restaurant and well equipped gym! We will definitely come back!!

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9
Superb
710 reviews
Price from
€ 553.50
per night

Located in Munich, 1.4 km from English Garden, Gästehaus Englischer Garten provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Located around 3.4 km from Bavarian National Museum, the hotel with free WiFi is also 3.5 km away from Pinakothek der Moderne. The property is allergy-free and is set 3.3 km from Alte Pinakothek.

The place and surrounding. The bedding,room . And the manager.

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9.1
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
€ 111
per night

Flatista Homes - Aubing is set in the Aubing - Lochhausen - Langwied district of Munich, 3.1 km from Munich-Pasing Train Station, 9.1 km from Nymphenburg Palace and 11 km from Central Station Munich. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Karlsplatz (Stachus) is 12 km away and Lenbachhaus is 12 km from the apartment.

Great property for the value, felt like I was renting an entire hostel for just my family! Our hosts were very helpful with all of our questions!

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9.3
Superb
32 reviews
Price from
€ 245
per night

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  • ibis Styles Muenchen Perlach
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,967 reviews

    Featuring a bar, ibis Styles Muenchen Perlach is set in Munich in the Bavaria region, 6.2 km from München Ost Train Station and 7 km from ICM-Internationales Congress Center Munich.

    Perfect, clean, amazing location and super friendly staff!

  • WunderLocke Munich
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,854 reviews

    Set in Munich, 6.1 km from Sendlinger Tor, WunderLocke Munich offers accommodation with a garden, private parking and a bar.

    Lots of extra facilities included, compact and cute space!

  • Creo München Süd
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,511 reviews

    Situated in Munich and with Sendlinger Tor reachable within 8.8 km, Creo München Süd features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and...

    Very clean and nice staff. Excellent value for money

  • Rioca Munich Posto 3
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,216 reviews

    Situated within 6.1 km of Sendlinger Tor and 6.3 km of Deutsches Museum in Munich, Rioca Munich Posto 3 features accommodation with seating area.

    O staff e super simpático e a deco do espaco e magnifico

  • AMERON München Motorworld
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,605 reviews

    AMERON München Motorworld has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Munich. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    great Accomodation. shower, and view into the museum.

  • Abasto Hotel München Feldmoching
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,510 reviews

    Situated in Munich, 4.9 km from BMW Museum, Abasto Hotel München Feldmoching features a bar and views of the city.

    Everything was perfect: rooms, breakfast and so on.

  • Holiday Inn Express Munich - Olympiapark, an IHG Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,402 reviews

    Situated within 1.6 km of Olympiapark and 1.8 km of BMW Welt, Holiday Inn Express - Munich - Olympiapark offers rooms in Munich.

    Very clean and comfortable, friendly and welcoming staff.

  • Hampton By Hilton Munich City Center East
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,749 reviews

    Set in Munich and with München Ost Train Station reachable within 2.7 km, Hampton By Hilton Munich City Center East offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    New , clean , peaceful , great breakfast & location

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  • Rosewood Munich
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 120 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Rosewood Munich is set in the centre of Munich, 300 metres from Frauenkirche. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    la beauté de l’établissement, le détail des finitions

  • Puro-Design-Apartment Deluxe - very central
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews

    Offering free WiFi access, Puro-Design-Apartment Deluxe - very central is a self-catering accommodation located in Munich.

    Location was fantastic! Very well stocked with lovely furnishings.

  • Ridler
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Munich in the Bavaria region, Ridler features a balcony. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

    Sehr freundliche Vermieter. Ausstattung lässt keine Wünsche übrig. Zentral gelegen aber dennoch sehr ruhige Lage.

  • Luxury Omaruru-Design-Apartment Deluxe
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews

    Boasting inner courtyard views, Luxury Omaruru-Design-Apartment Deluxe features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.2 km from Sendlinger Tor.

    the contemporary design and layout of the apartment is fantastic.

  • Helle und ruhige Dachgeschosswohnung
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 144 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, Helle und ruhige Dachgeschosswohnung is situated in Munich, 4.6 km from Deutsches Museum and 5 km from New Town Hall.

    Super Lage zur Innenstadt München in nur 10 Minuten.

  • Gästehaus Englischer Garten
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews

    Located in Munich, 1.4 km from English Garden, Gästehaus Englischer Garten provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    The place and surrounding. The bedding,room . And the manager.

  • Max Lodging Serviced Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 220 reviews

    Set just 5 km from Asamkirche, Max Lodging Serviced Apartments offers accommodation in Munich with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a lift.

    Nice place and Close to sentrum but still peacefull.

  • DO & CO Hotel München
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 844 reviews

    DO & CO Hotel München features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Munich.

    great location friendly staff. very clean and cozy.

  • Mandarin Oriental, Munich - Germany's Best City Hotel 2024
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 311 reviews

    Luxurious rooms, and the famous Matsuhisa, Munich restaurant are featured at this 5-star hotel in the heart of Munich's Old Town.

    Fantastisches Restaurant..geräumige Zimmer..Nettes Personal

  • Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 710 reviews

    Overlooking the Old Botanical Garden, this 5-star design hotel in Munich offers an exclusive spa with indoor pool, soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi, and an elegant Neo Bistro with terrace and bar.

    Good location,very nice decor and beautiful swimming pool and SPA

  • Business Suiten
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 394 reviews

    Located in the Schwabing-West district, these stylish apartments are just 3 km from the Munich Olympic Stadium. It offers spacious, self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access.

    Location, size,modernity,facilities and communication

  • CORTIINA Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 958 reviews

    This elegant hotel in central Munich offers rooms with specially designed furniture and flat-screen TVs and a stylish wine bar. The famous Marienplatz square is a 5-minute walk away.

    Great location, big room, modern facilities and quiet

  • Hotel Torbräu
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,655 reviews

    This historic, 4-star hotel in central Munich offers rooms with free WiFi, and a rich breakfast buffet every day. Marienplatz Square is just a 5-minute walk away.

    Great location lovely room with great view very clean

  • himmel und himmel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 13 reviews

    Set in Munich, 400 metres from Sendlinger Tor, himmel und himmel offers accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi, valet parking, and luggage storage space.

    Sijainti on keskeinen ja henkilökunta hyvin tavoitettavissa ja ystävällistä

  • Asante-Design-Apartment Deluxe - very central
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 26 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and city views, Asante-Design-Apartment Deluxe - very central provides accommodation situated in Munich, just 1.9 km from Oktoberfest - Theresienwiese.

    The clean was perfect and the host was so friendly and welcoming

  • Luxury Omuntu-Design-Apartment Deluxe
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 reviews

    Offering city views, Luxury Omuntu-Design-Apartment Deluxe is an accommodation set in Munich, 1.9 km from Sendlinger Tor and 2.9 km from Asamkirche.

    Stylish and clean,Amazing apartment, i recommend it and would love to come back

  • Hotel Deutsche Eiche
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,006 reviews

    Offering a male-only paid sauna, a 24-hour front desk, and a rooftop terrace with city views, gay friendly Hotel Deutsche Eiche is centrally located in Munich. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    breakfast excellent, location very good, room nice

  • Flatista Homes - Central Station - 4 BR
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10 reviews

    In the Ludwigsvorstadt district of Munich, close to Frauenkirche, Flatista Homes - Central Station - 4 BR has free WiFi and a washing machine.

    El apartamento es perfecto para ir un gran grupo, muy bien equipado. Muy limpio y cómodo. Ubicación muy buena.

  • Cocoma-Design-Apartment Deluxe - very central
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 28 reviews

    Situated 300 m from the river Isar in central Munich, Cocoma-Design-Apartment Deluxe - very central offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access.

    отличное расположение, красивый район, тихое место, хороший дизайн

  • Como Design-Apartment close to Isar river area - centrally located
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 40 reviews

    Set in Munich, this apartment features free WiFi and a terrace. The unit is 1.2 km from Oktoberfest - Theresienwiese.

    la proximité la propreté la literie proche du centre

  • MAXIMILIAN MUNICH Apartments & Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 713 reviews

    Just 500 metres from the Bavarian State Opera, this non-smoking hotel in Munich offers luxury apartments, a pretty courtyard with rose garden, free WiFi in all areas and some modern spa facilities.

    The stuff is amazing. Very helpful and respectful.

  • Hotel Kraft
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,539 reviews

    This cosy hotel in Munich offers well-equipped rooms and excellent public transport links, just a short walk away from the Theresienwiese Oktoberfest grounds and the main railway station.

    Everything, very polite and very very helpful staff.

  • Casa BARvaria
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews

    In the Berg am Laim district of Munich, close to München Ost Train Station, Casa BARvaria has a garden and a washing machine.

    Grote centrale huiskamer, veel kamers met fijne bedden. Bar die er is, is erg leuk en gezellig.

  • Flatista Homes - Hirschgarten
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 39 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Flatista Homes - Hirschgarten provides accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 4.1 km from Nymphenburg Palace.

    Apartment is roomy and clean and close to amenities.

  • Louis Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 809 reviews

    This hotel in central Munich offers stylish rooms with flat-screen TV and French balcony. It features a Japanese restaurant and is located beside the Viktualienmarkt, a 2-minute walk from Marienplatz.

    Breakfast was outstanding, staff were very accommodating.

  • Hotel Admiral
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,490 reviews

    Centrally located just a 5-minute walk from Isartor Train Station and the Deutsches Museum, this Munich hotel offers free WiFi and a spacious garden. Daily breakfast buffets are provided.

    The location was perfect, lovely homely feel and very clean

  • Unsöld's Factory Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,588 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Unsöld's Factory Hotel is located in the centre of Munich, 500 metres from Bavarian National Museum.

    very comfortable bed, shower very warm and powerful

  • Schiller 5 Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,255 reviews

    This modern hotel with black granite façade offers soundproofed rooms with free WiFi and free minibar. It is just 100 metres from Munich Central Station and a 15-minute walk from the Oktoberfest site.

    Wonderful staff, comfortable room, great breakfast, good location.

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  • Hotel Ludwig
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,194 reviews

    Set in Munich, 3.9 km from Olympiapark, Hotel Ludwig offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very friendly staff, nice stay, good value for money.

  • Das Schreder Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,543 reviews

    Das Schreder Hotel in Munich's Ludwigsfeld district offers newly renovated accommodation with free Wi-Fi, free parking and a hearty buffet breakfast.

    A service at the reception was very good. Thank you

  • Hotel Prinzregent München Messe
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,234 reviews

    Hotel Prinzregent München Messe in Munich's Riem district offers: Inhouse bavarian restaurant, Twin rooms with connecting door and family rooms, Free shuttle to the trade fair ICM, Fast connection to...

    beautifully decorated, spotless and very comfortable beds

  • Hotel Säntis
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,635 reviews

    This family-run hotel enjoys a peaceful location in the south-west of Munich, within easy reach of the Bavarian capital’s main tourist attractions, commercial district and many company headquarters.

    Great location, very clean rooms, lovely breakfast

  • Naturglück Inselmühle
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,580 reviews

    Set in a quiet location on the outskirts of Munich, yet close to Untermenzing S-Bahn (suburban rail) station, this charming hotel offers delightful accommodation in a Bavarian country style.

    Comfortable and clean. Friendly and helpful staff.

  • Das Nikolai Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 988 reviews

    This boutique hotel offers modern accommodation with free Wi-Fi internet. It is a 5-minute walk from the English Garden and 2 underground stops from Munich's city centre.

    Convenient location. Helpful staff. Great breakfast.

  • Zur Allacher Mühle
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 595 reviews

    This traditionally Bavarian, family-run hotel is located in the west-Munich district of Allach, serving hearty regional specialities in the restaurant and offering free in-room Wi-Fi internet access.

    Mehr als ausreichend Personal und Chef super nett

  • Hotel Stadt Pasing
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 512 reviews

    Situated in Munich’s green district of Pasing, this 3-star hotel offers easy access to the city’s sights, museums and theatres. Free WiFi is provided.

    Friendly staff with well maintained and spacious rooms.

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  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 394 reviews
    Everything was perfect at the Business Suiten! The apartment is located in a very nice area of the city (Schwabing-West), very close to the Olympia Park, it is very clean, big and very equipped (and in particular it is super dog-friendly), so without hesitation, I really recommend this place to everyone!
    Marta
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,466 reviews
    Nice location, with convenient store all around. 5-10min wall from English garden. Very dog friendly hotel. Nice french bar, nearby
    Tony
    Solo traveller
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,969 reviews
    The staff was very kind and they did their best to accommodate us. We got a free upgrade of room. They are pet friendly and we had to trouble with our doggy. Also their pet charge has a reasonable price.
    Diana
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,325 reviews
    location, room, shower, dog-friendly
    Sallie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 899
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,120 reviews
    It’s a very modern, beautiful and conveniently located hotel. I was traveling with my dog and it was just perfect, as a it’s placed right in the middle of the park. Also for a travelers with pets they offer ground floor rooms with yard access, which is very convenient if your pup is bored to let him go out and explore a bit. Room itself was very new (modern) and clean, staff friendly and accommodating, restaurant with a decent selection of a food and drinks.
    Daria
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,230 reviews
    We picked the hotel for its central location and because it's dog-friendly (we didn't bring a dog but thought it was a nice touch). Our room was quiet and facing the yard. The staff members were all superfriendly, and we particularly liked that there was free unlimited coffee and fruit available all day. Would definitely stay there again.
    Verena
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,032 reviews
    Good location, easy to find if you travel by car. Not far from the center of Munich. big plus that this hotel is pet friendly, we had a dog with us... Nice quiet residential area with a park nearby to walk a dog.
    IRINA
    Young couple
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,021 reviews
    Great Location for a Munich visit, great rooms, nice staff and overall great experience with a dog (really pet friendly)
    soenke84
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,228 reviews
    Awesome hotel! The room was small but very practical, comfortable and clean! It had everything needed! The breakfast is really good, the staff is very friendly! They are very pet friendly too, there was even a small blanket for my dog and no extra fees for it. And the location is absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! In the center of the center! I really recommend this hotel and would love to stay there again!
    Stéfane Cau
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,605 reviews
    Very modern decor in the rooms. Excellent parking, dining facilities located on-site. Easy access off the autobahn. Lots of beautiful cars to look at. We had our dogs with us and they were even provided a dog bed and water bowl. First class! The best shower head I have ever experienced!
    Kathy
    Group

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