Schillerstrasse 9, Munich, Germany | 49 0 89 545 99 40
Charming budget hotel with eclectic decor and homey touches
Located in close proximity to the Munich main train station
Rooms have wood furniture, antique accents, flat-screen TVs, and Munich views
Lovely breakfast room with country touches and a quality buffet
Laptop and nearby parking garage available for a fee
Pet-friendly attitude (no fee for pets)
Travel guides and books are available
Free Wi-Fi, coffee, and tea
No in-room air-conditioning
Some furnishings are slightly worn or outdated
Rooms can be noisy from partygoers on the streets
Some guests complain about the hotel’s cash-only policy
The 22-room Hotel Monaco offers a homey getaway at affordable prices in a prime location close to the Munich central train station. The hotel has a lovely breakfast room with gingham tablecloths and a nice buffet. Homey rooms feature traditional wood furniture, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms (some rooms have shared bathrooms). Rooms, though, do not have air-conditioning, which most guests can overlook in exchange for the competitive prices. If you’re looking for in-room air-conditioning, try the King’s Hotel First Class.
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Scene
A budget hotel with country charm and a lovely breakfast room
The Hotel Monaco provides a homey interior and modern exterior. A small marquee that reads “Hotel” marks the entrance, and an intercom buzzes guests into the hotel. The ground-floor lobby has stone tiles and narrow hallways. The inside of the hotel provides a bit of south German charm with eclectic decorations.Green carpeting and framed angel artwork mounted on peach walls goes up a lovely hallway staircase with iron railings. An old-fashioned elevator is available near the stairs. Pops of colorful artificial flowers and ivy are draped on wall decor and furnishings in the hallways. Faux, red roses hang around the front desk that is located on the fifth floor. A lovely old-fashioned breakfast room offers a large buffet in bright room. Wood floors, red checkered table cloths, floral wreaths, wooden wall decor, crown molding, and white lace curtains create an overall charming and relaxed atmosphere.
Location
Convenient Munich location near the Hauptbahnhof
The hotel’s location is ideal for partygoers, with bars, casinos, restaurants, and festivals all in walking distance. Oktoberfest Munich is an 11-minute ride on the subway. The hotel is within three minutes walking distance to the Munich main train station. City Kino, an art house cinema with a cafe, is a five-minute walk. The largest beer garden in Munich, the Hirschgarten, is a 22-minute ride on the tram or the S-Bahn. Frankie’s Bike Tour is a 10-minute walk. Walking to the 200-year-old Viktualienmarkt takes 16 minutes. The Marienplatz main public square is a 14-minute walk. Driving to the Munich Airport takes 31 minutes.
Rooms
Homey rooms feature charming decor, flat-screen TVs, and Munich city views
In the rooms, traditional wood furniture, checkered and floral textiles, and antique lights create a homey atmosphere. Heart pillows and stuffed bears that read “in case you get homesick” are charming. There’s no air-conditioning. Features include flat-screen TVs, fans, and a writing desk. Irons are available. Budget-priced rooms have shared bathrooms, but most rooms have private bathrooms with showers or shower/tub combos. Some guests report that lively partygoers outside can be noisy. Large windows overlook the city streets or the hotel’s rear. Double and family rooms have sofas and dining tables.
Features
A small library, charming breakfast room, family parlor games, and computer access
In the hallway near the breakfast room there is a glass armoire with books and travel guides that are provided for guests to borrow at their leisure. Family games are also available. For a nominal fee, the hotel also has a laptop computer that guests can use to access the Internet. The stand-out feature here is the cozy breakfast room with gingham tablecloths, where a breakfast buffet is served in the morning.
