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Art lovers can use the hotel as a base for Munich's Kunstareal, keeping museum visits close to their place to stay.

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Ask about the Bavarian Brezel Experience to visit a bakery and learn pretzel making with a master baker during your stay.

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Book a Deluxe Park View Room for views of the Old Botanical Garden, bringing a green outlook into your city stay.

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Walk from The Charles to the Lenbachhaus to see the Blue Rider collection, where paintings by Kandinsky and Franz Marc trace Munich modernism.

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The Charles Hotel Munich

The Charles Hotel is a Rocco Forte hotel beside Munich's Old Botanical Garden. It stands in the Lenbachgärten quarter, close to Königsplatz, with 132 rooms, nine junior suites and 19 suites. The garden is a recurring presence here, seen through bedroom windows and reflected in the interiors. Florio Restaurant serves Italian cooking overlooking the park, and the spa's indoor pool keeps swimming independent of Munich's weather.

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Rooms

  • 160 160

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at The Charles Hotel Munich

Classic Room
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Classic Room

431 sqft
From 854 USD

The Classic Room combines contemporary art with views over Munich buildings and the Maxvorstadt museum quarter. Its average size is 40 square meters, with space...

Deluxe Park View Room
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Deluxe Park View Room

431 sqft
From 909 USD

French balconies look over the Old Botanical Garden from the Deluxe Park View Room. Botanical colors, wicker details and garden-themed fabrics carry that outlook indoors....

Deluxe Panoramic Room
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Deluxe Panoramic Room

431 sqft
From 976 USD

The Deluxe Panoramic Room looks across the Old Botanical Garden, with the Alps visible on clear days. A botanically inspired sitting area lets you take...

City View Junior Suite
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City View Junior Suite

484 sqft
From 1’089 USD

The City View Junior Suite has an average size of 45 square meters and accommodates up to two guests. Its windows look across Munich buildings....

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

484–517 sqft
From 1’205 USD

The Junior Suite comes in two versions. The city-view Junior Suite averages 45 square meters. The Superior Junior Suite averages 48 square meters and has...

Deluxe Park View Junior Suite
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Deluxe Park View Junior Suite

538 sqft
From 1’540 USD

The Deluxe Park View Junior Suite averages 50 square meters and accommodates up to two guests. King or twin bedding is available. A sofa, coffee...

Classic Suite
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Classic Suite

721 sqft
From 1’860 USD

City rooftops fill the view from the Classic Suite, which has floor-to-ceiling windows and French balcony doors. The suite averages 67 square meters and accommodates...

2 Bedroom Signature Park View Suite
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2 Bedroom Signature Park View Suite

1,216 sqft
From 2’009 USD

With an average size of 113 square meters, the 2 Bedroom Signature Park View Suite accommodates up to four guests. It looks over the Old...

Signature Park View Suite
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Signature Park View Suite

786 sqft
From 2’461 USD

The Signature Park View Suite occupies a corner position overlooking the Old Botanical Garden. Its open-plan layout averages 73 square meters and accommodates up to...

Signature Panoramic View Suite
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Signature Panoramic View Suite

786 sqft
From 2’795 USD

Curved balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the view from the Signature Panoramic View Suite. It looks across the treetops of the Old Botanical Garden and...

2 Bedroom Signature Panoramic Suite
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2 Bedroom Signature Panoramic Suite

1,216 sqft
From 2’901 USD

The 2 Bedroom Signature Panoramic Suite averages 113 m² for up to four guests. Its 180-degree views span the Old Botanical Garden's treetops and Munich...

Forte Suite
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Forte Suite

990 sqft
From 3’284 USD

A round king bedroom and a private terrace distinguish the Forte Suite. The suite averages 92 square meters and accommodates up to two guests. Nature-inspired...

Lord Forte Suite
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Lord Forte Suite

990 sqft
From 4’246 USD

A private terrace frames views of the Old Botanical Garden, Munich rooftops and, on clear days, the Alps from the Lord Forte Suite. This top-floor...

2 Bedroom Forte Suite
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2 Bedroom Forte Suite

1,528 sqft
From 4’720 USD

The 2 Bedroom Forte Suite averages 142 square meters and accommodates up to four guests. Two bedrooms and a living room look towards the Old...

Monforte Royal Suite
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Monforte Royal Suite

2,153 sqft
From 15’065 USD

On the top floor, the Monforte Royal Suite has a private terrace with views across Munich and towards the Frauenkirche towers. Its average size is...

Built in 2007, The Charles brings contemporary architecture to its garden-side address. Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen worked with Olga Polizzi on the lobby, restaurant and bars. Their botanical theme carries through these spaces without making them identical. At reception, a curved plaster artwork by French artist François Mascarello provides a focal point behind the desk. Florio has two light sculptures by Haberdashery, incorporating 258 porcelain leaves.

A Classic Room measures 40 square meters and accommodates two guests, with a king bed that can be made into twins. A desk and sitting area share the room, while large windows look across the city toward historic buildings and Maxvorstadt. Contemporary artworks bring color to the interior. In the limestone bathroom, objects from Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory introduce a local craft connection alongside a bathtub and separate walk-in shower.

Deluxe Park View Rooms retain the same floor area but turn toward the Old Botanical Garden, with French balconies. Wicker details and green textiles bring that outlook into the room, while the limestone and marble bathrooms have heated floors. The distinction is primarily the view, so there is no need to move into a suite simply to face the garden. These rooms can also connect with another Deluxe Park View Room or selected suites, subject to the arrangement being confirmed.

For a wider outlook, the 40-square-meter Deluxe Panoramic View Room takes in Munich and, in clear weather, the Alps. The Classic Suite measures 67 square meters with city views, while the Signature Park View Suite has 73 square meters. Check the named outlook when selecting a category: a city-facing room and a garden-facing room give quite different perspectives on this address.

The Monforte Royal Suite occupies the top floor, with 200 square meters arranged around one bedroom, a study and a dining room. A grand piano stands in the sitting room, and the private terrace looks toward Munich's landmarks, including the Frauenkirche towers. Olga Polizzi and Magdalena Onisko created its interiors. The suite's individual rooms make it particularly relevant for a stay involving work or entertaining, while the bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe. Sea-green marble, a freestanding bathtub, two rain showers and a private steam room distinguish the bathroom.

The Two-Bedroom Family Room combines two Deluxe Park View Rooms into an 80-square-meter arrangement for four guests. Both bedrooms face the garden and have their own bathrooms. Larger groups can consider the Three-Bedroom Classic Suite, which joins a Classic Suite to two Classic Rooms, covering 147 square meters for six guests.

Practical family provisions include cribs, high chairs, bottle warmers and sterilizers; discuss what you need before arrival. Children's menus are available in the restaurants and through in-room dining, and babysitting can be arranged on request. The concierge can also organize city activities around the children's interests.

Florio Restaurant follows a classic Italian direction, with a seasonal menu created by Fulvio Pierangelini. Lunch and dinner are served daily in a dining room overlooking the Old Botanical Garden. On suitable days, the planted terrace extends the restaurant outdoors, with marble-topped tables and cushioned seating. It is a natural place to pause after a morning in Munich, with the garden still in sight. The restaurant recommends smart-casual dress and asks guests to avoid sportswear, shorts and beach shoes, a useful detail when planning to return directly from sightseeing.

Florio Bar continues the Italian theme through cocktails and small plates. Plants and botanical frescoes form the backdrop, and the interior leads onto the terrace. It gives the restaurant a companion space for a drink before dinner.

Circle Bar has a different character. Its Art Deco interior includes armchairs and antique gold lamps, with a Champagne selection, cocktails and small plates. The name refers to Mauro Staccioli's Ring sculpture outside the hotel. The wine list combines familiar Champagne houses with smaller producers, giving guests a reason to ask for guidance beyond their usual label. Books from the hotel's library offer company for a quieter visit.

The Charles Spa includes a 15-meter indoor pool and five treatment rooms. Around the bathing facilities are heated mosaic loungers, a Finnish sauna, a steam room and three foot baths. Treatments use Irene Forte Skincare. The facilities support a swim and time to rest without booking a treatment every visit, while the gym has Technogym equipment, free weights and cardiovascular machines. Its 24-hour opening is particularly useful after a late arrival or for an early workout. Personal training in the Old Botanical Garden and guided runs around Munich can also be arranged.

The spa itself opens from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Under-16s may visit between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with an accompanying adult, and cannot use the sauna or steam room. For a treatment appointment, the menu includes deep-tissue and hot-stone massages, as well as shorter foot massages. Confirm the current access schedule and preferred treatment time before arrival.

The address is Sophienstraße 28 in Munich, Germany, with Munich Central Station about a five-minute walk away. The hotel estimates a 40-minute drive from Munich Airport, though traffic can extend the journey. This proximity to the station is useful for a rail arrival without giving up the garden setting.

Königsplatz and the surrounding museum quarter are central to the appeal of staying here. The Lenbachhaus collection includes works by the Blue Rider group. The Neue Pinakothek is undergoing a multiyear closure, with selected works displayed at the Alte Pinakothek. Plan around individual museums rather than assuming all the Pinakothek buildings are open. A morning with one collection leaves time for lunch back at Florio and another part of Munich in the afternoon.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Florio's Italian menu changes with the seasons, giving returning guests new dishes to try alongside familiar flavors from Italy.

Gently warmed mosaic loungers offer a comfortable place to rest in the spa, adding a simple pause between Munich's museums and shops.

Bottle warmers, sterilizers, and high chairs are available upon request, giving parents fewer bulky baby essentials to pack for their stay in Munich.

Location of The Charles Hotel

Sophienstrasse 28, 80333 Munich, Germany

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Weather at The Charles Hotel Munich

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What to Know About The Charles Hotel Munich

Is The Charles Hotel Munich a good hotel in Munich?

Yes. The Charles Hotel Munich is a strong choice for travelers who want a refined luxury hotel beside the Old Botanical Garden. The hotel has 160 rooms and suites, Florio, Florio Bar, Circle Bar, Charles Spa, an indoor pool, and central Munich access.

Where is The Charles Hotel Munich located?

The Charles Hotel Munich is at Sophienstrasse 28 in Munich, beside the Old Botanical Garden. The location works well for Karlsplatz, Konigsplatz, museums, Lenbachhaus, Munich Central Station, shopping, restaurants, and cultural plans.

How many rooms and suites does The Charles Hotel Munich have?

The Charles Hotel Munich has 160 rooms and suites in a calm city-hotel setting. The mix suits couples, families, business travelers, art lovers, and visitors who want space near Munich's historic center.

What are rooms like at The Charles Hotel Munich?

Rooms and suites feel spacious, elegant, and bright, with botanical tones and contemporary comfort. Many overlook the Old Botanical Garden or Munich rooftops, with large windows, refined bathrooms, and a quiet residential mood.

What is special about The Charles Hotel Munich?

The Charles Hotel Munich combines a peaceful garden-side address with easy access to museums, shopping, and transport. Its spacious rooms, art, botanical design, Italian dining, spa, indoor pool, and family-friendly service make it distinctive.

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