Ottobrunner Str. 17-19, Munich, Germany | (618) 248-8274
Located off the main ring-road highway
Rooms include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, laptop-size safes, and work desks
Apartments and some suites include kitchenettes with coffeemakers and balconies
Sauna, showers, and relaxation room (for a fee)
Breakfast buffet included in some rates
Computer for guests' use and free Wi-Fi throughout
Parking (for a fee)
Pet-friendly
Located outside the city center
Rooms in the older part of the hotel show wear
No on-site bar or restaurants
No air-conditioning, and complaints about spotty Wi-Fi
NH Munchen City Sud is a lower-middle-range chain hotel located off the main highway that rings the city, about a 10-minute drive to the Exhibition Center and a 20-minute drive to the city center (also accessible by public transportation). Its 163 rooms, which include suites and apartments with kitchenettes, have a utilitarian look and lack AC. Ones in the older part of the hotel show wear as well. All have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but the signal is spotty. Upgraded rooms have coffeemakers. The hotel has a sauna (for a fee) and a breakfast buffet that's included in some rates, along with underground parking. However, there's no restaurant. Travelers seeking a hotel with more character that's closer to the city might want to consider the TRYP Muenchen City Center, which also has an on-site restaurant.
Scene
Basic chain hotel off the highway and outside the city center
NH Munchen City Sud is a lower-middle-range chain hotel with brand decor and little adornment. The lobby features a wooden front desk and a small seating area with black leather chairs and a neutral-toned abstract art piece with pops of yellow. But hallways are drab with little to liven up the gray carpeting and white walls. The breakfast room is small with wooden floors and tables, and chairs with dark brown placemats. As there's no full restaurant or bar here, this space represents one of the only places where guests can gather. There’s nothing exceptional or especially welcoming about this hotel, and given its location off the highway, it best serves long-distance drivers looking for a place to stop for the night. Its low rates and proximity to public transportation links, however, do draw couples, families, and business travelers (the hotel is a 10-minute drive to the Exhibition Center).
Location
Outside the city center but near public transportation and the highway
The hotel is off the main highway that rings the city, and it's about a 20-minute drive to central Munich, or a 25- to 30-minute trip on public transportation. There is a solid Italian restaurant in the hotel's building, and a Chinese restaurant and a few cafes within walking distance. The closest bus stop is about a five-minute walk away, but the nearest underground station (Karl-Preis-Platz) is a 17- to 20-minute walk away. Ostpark is a 16-minute walk from the hotel, and the Exhibition Center is about a 10-minute drive from the hotel. It’s a 33-minute drive to Munich International Airport.
Rooms
Generic rooms with flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi -- but no air-conditioning
The 163 rooms at NH Munchen City Sud have a generic, utilitarian style, and rooms in the older part of the hotel show visible nicks and scratches. All rooms include wood floors and white-linen bedding. Older rooms have streamlined furniture, and red or tan elements in chairs or curtains. Newer rooms have dark-wood furniture, modern armchairs, and tan curtains. There’s little adornment beyond generic artwork. All rooms include flat-screen TVs with Sky-TV, laptop-size safes, and free (but spotty) Wi-Fi, but they lack air-conditioning. Standard New Style Rooms have mini-fridges, Nespresso machines, and coffeemakers, as do Suites. Apartments, some of which have two levels, have kitchenettes with microwaves, two-burner stoves, and sinks. White-and-blue tile bathrooms are outfitted with shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and toiletries.
Features
Sauna, breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, public computer, and parking
The hotel has a short list of on-site features, but there is a sauna, a relaxation room, and showers that guests can use for a fee. A breakfast buffet of juices, pastries, fruit, cold cuts, and cheeses is offered in the morning and is included in some room rates, but there’s no bar or restaurant on-site. There's a public computer available and free Wi-Fi throughout, although the connection is unreliable. Underground parking is available for a fee.