Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich

BACKGROUND Bavarian King Maximilian II created the well-known Maximilianstrasse, Munich’s grandest street, a feat for the king. But then his sights turned to create a grand luxury hotel for the region – hence Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. It has housed several famous people since its opening in 1858 and has been a part of the Kempinski Hotel Group since 1970.

WHAT’S IT LIKE? There is a grandiose air about the hotel. The dark wood interior in the lobby gives a feeling of heritage and royalty. Throughout the day, you’ll find a steady stream of guests in the lobby conducting meetings, having afternoon tea, and at times just unwinding.

WHERE IS IT? It’s in the heart of Munich, making it easily accessible to all the conveniences and attractions within the city centre. It can be reached by the underground train or the tram. It’s 45 minutes from Munich Airport.

ROOMS The Superior room encompasses a lot of light and elegance with a wall length of windows and curtains, while the colours of the room are warm and have a relaxing vibe to it. The Deluxe room includes a desk for those on business, as well a comfy sofa. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a safe, choice of pillows, climate control, daily newspapers, free wifi, street views and a king bed (or twin-bed). There are also suites like the Junior suite, Superior suite, Theresien suite, Maximillian suite, and the Ludwig suite. Ludwig is one of the hotel’s most luxurious suites designed by Colin Finnegan. It’s 175 sqm and boasts views of the city, which can be seen from its 40 sqm rooftop terrace that comes with its own 24-hour butler service and a full kitchen. FOOD AND BEST FOR DRINK There are The pastries five restaurants at the hotel plus

DON’T MISS room service. Berthold Schwarzreiter Delikatessen Restaurant is a fine-dining option PRICE that serves Bavarian

From €405 per night classics and has one Michelin Star. CONTACT It’s named after 17 Maximilianstrasse, the Schwarzreiter 80539 Munich, fish, King Ludwig Germany; II’s favourite food. +49 89 21250; The Schwarzreiter kempinski.com Tagesbar meanwhile is a casual dining o ering. Jahreszeiten Bar creates delectable virgin cocktails, as well as the hotel’s signature Royal Club Sandwich. Jahreszeiten Lobby o ers sweet treats like éclairs, petit gateaux, and tarts. Another favourite within the hotel is Berthold Delikatessen, which opened in 1872 and serves co ee and homemade cakes. A breakfast bu et is served every morning, with hot and cold items. If you’d rather order room service during the day, try the Wiener Schnitzel.

There is a grandiose air about the hotel, a feeling of heritage and royalty

BUSINESS Being one of Munich’s luxury hotels, the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski is built for business events. With five well-equipped conference rooms, they can be configured to accommodate up to 500 people. The hotel also specialises in team-building activities for businesses and their sta , like rooftop tours of Munich’s Olympic Stadium or BMW World.

LEISURE There is a fitness area in the spa. With cardio-vascular machines and weights by Technogym, the gym features state-of-the-art equipment. There is also an indoor pool to exercise and unwind.

VERDICT Stay here if you need to be in the centre of Munich. The property is immaculately clean, the sta are friendly, the food is great, and the ambience in the lobby of the hotel with such a rich history is inviting. Allyson Portee