Stylish hotel with modern touches and lively tourist surroundings
Modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and marketplace views
Centrally located on a bustling street near historic Munich sites
Trendy Japanese restaurant, rooftop bar, and an Asian-themed bar on-site
Small gym with modern equipment and a sauna
Two contemporary, bright conference rooms with audiovisual equipment
Valet and outdoor parking (for a fee)
Retail shops attached to the building
Free Wi-Fi and umbrellas to borrow
The location is typically crowded and noisy
Guests commonly complain that breakfast is pricey
Electric kettles for coffee or tea are not included in rooms
Rooms overlooking the market can be noisy
The 72-room Louis Hotel's lively Munich setting -- between Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt -- attracts guests looking for a centrally located hotel full of amenities. There are a sauna, modern gym, Japanese restaurant with excellent cocktails, and a rooftop bar all on-site. This property also offers 24-hour front desk service and shoe polish service. Rooms are modern and understated with flat-screen TVs and views of the Alps or marketplace. Guests, though, complain that the animated location can result in some room noise. For a more relaxed setting, try the Cortiina Hotel.
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Scene
Central hotel with lively atmosphere
Travelers who want to be in the center of the busiest tourist scene in Munich will find this hotel's location ideal. The six-floor hotel has two entrances. One leads to the Rindermarkt square and the other to the Viktualienmarkt. Streets outside the hotel entrances are crowded with tourists, parked bikes, and mopeds. Inside, the lobby offers a small sitting area with books, stylish fireplaces, and colorful rugs. Overall the atmosphere is buzzing, with some outside noise reaching the rooms.
Location
Located in the center of Munich’s happening tourist hub
The Louis Hotel is on prime Munich real estate. The hotel is in the shadows of Saint Peter’s Church, which is less than a block away. The Viktualienmarkt, open since 1807, is at the hotel’s doorstep. Restaurants, bars, museums, historic sites, and shopping are within footsteps of the hotel. Guests recommend the Chocolaterie Beluga right outside. Marienplatz, the town center that dates back to 1158, is three minutes away on foot. The Fischbrunnen fountain, the New Town Hall, and a subway station are all three minutes away on foot. The airport is a 29-minute drive. Maximilian street, with high-end shopping, is a three-minute cab ride.
Rooms
Modern, minimal rooms with flat-screen TVs; some have terraces with scenic views
Wide-plank wood floors, stylish green velvet sofas, colorful rugs, and wood chairs fill all rooms. The color palette is earthy, with browns, greens (such as the green bed throws), and white (white walls, white linens). Features include CD/DVD players, writing desks with iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, stemware, minibars, safes, and uniquely designed storage cabinets. Bread and Boxer accessories are sold in rooms. Bathrooms have windows facing the bed, high-end toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Keycards operate the lights. Courtyard Rooms have Juliet balconies and windows that open inward. Market Deluxe Rooms feature small balconies overlooking the marketplace. Louis Rooms have two balconies (some facing Saint Peter’s Church), spacious shower/tub combos, walk-in showers, and double sinks.
Features
A modern gym, a clean sauna, Japanese restaurant, rooftop bar, and two stylish meeting rooms
Guests have free access to a small, bright gym that has modern equipment, a flat-screen TV on a coffee table, free bottled water, and towels. There are large windows covered by curtains. A dry sauna, with a stylish shower stall and towels, is also available.Japanese cuisine is served in the Emiko restaurant, decorated with light wood furniture and green velvet cushioned chairs and booths. Large windows have views of the bustling Viktualienmarkt. Guests, though, complain of the pricey menu. The Emiko bar serves Asian-themed cocktails and is surrounded by velvet bar stools. The lounge offers comfy, chic furniture and two stylish fireplaces. There’s also a rooftop terrace bar that provides views of the courtyard and historic buildings. The wooden terrace features patio furniture, colorful striped umbrellas, planters, and a wall with climbing vines.Two meeting rooms -- the Market and Courtyard rooms -- are connected by the foyer and can be rented out for functions of up to 30 people. The rooms have stylish light wood furniture, modern audiovisual equipment, and iPod docks. The roof terrace, restaurant, and bar can also be rented out for parties or meetings.
