Checking in: Hotel Bayerischer Hof
Look no further than Hotel Bayerischer Hof – a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection — for a stay that ticks all the boxes for clients looking for a memorable stay in Munich, Germany.
Location? The historic hotel, originally conceived by King Ludwig I, is a short walk to Munich’s top sights like Marienplatz, the old town square that dates back to the 12th century. This is where visitors flock to the New City Hall (Rathaus) to take in the daily Glockenspiel at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and at 5 p.m.
Culinary delights? With five restaurants and six bars to choose from, guests don’t have to venture far for a great meal. Notable options include Atelier, which has received many accolades including a three Michelin-star rating, and Garden, awarded with 15 Gault Millau points, six pans in Gusto and three chef’s hats in the Grand Guide. For a taste of regional delights, Palais Keller offers a tasty tapas spread with six or eight appetizer options to choose from like mini schnitzel and Obatzda, a Bavarian cheese delicacy.
One-of-a kind views? It doesn’t get much better than overlooking the iconic Frauenkirche — the landmark two towered church — while sipping on cocktails from the rooftop Blue Spa Bar terrace at sunset. Aside from, perhaps, the private penthouse suite, with its own fireplace, jacuzzi and a 124.5 sq m roof terrace.
“Our Penthouse Garden Suite, 350 sq m, was designed by Axel Vervoordt and meets the most exclusive living standards,” says Vanessa Longhitano, PR & Guest Relations Manager. “The suite can be combined with the entire seventh floor of the South and North Wings to the Penthouse Garden Ensemble, giving you an exceptional 575 sq m of space. The Panorama Floor, with its spectacular view over the city’s rooftops, will give you a beautiful, private retreat. Our luxury penthouse is a symbol of elegant interplay between luxury, modernity and peace.”
In total Hotel Bayerischer Hof offers 337 unique rooms and suites, including 28 deluxe rooms and 74 suites, one of which is a six-bedroom suite. There are also speciality rooms like romantic rooms designed by Laura Ashley with floral patterns and warm colours, themed suites, as well as colonial rooms, which are designed to evoke a sense of Africa.
“One of the many things that set the hotel apart is its location and grand appearance,” she adds. “The Hotel Bayerischer Hof is located in the old town district of Munich. As soon as you walk through our door, you will sense the hotel’s history and experience the cordial welcome we extend to our guests. We have a long tradition of hospitality — the hotel has been owned and run by the Volkhardt family since 1897.”
For those looking for a bit of pampering, the 1,300-square-meter rooftop Blue Spa features a pool, saunas, steam bath and a fitness studio, also offering panoramic views over Munich.
Although the hotel first opened in 1841 (and was rebuilt after it was completely destroyed during World War II), it has constantly evolved since fourth generation owner Innegrit Volkhardt took charge in 1992. A major expansion was completed in 2018, debuting the present-day South and North wings.
“A total of 29 new rooms were created, which are divided into 23 deluxe double rooms, five deluxe junior suites and the Penthouse Garden Suite,” explains Longhitano. “In the process, the normal floors four to seven were completely removed and a new building section with five floors was built above the theatre hall. A new eighth floor has been added, which is entirely taken over by the Penthouse Garden Suite.”
The property has been in the Volkhardt family since 1897 and has been a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts since 1974.
