Mandarin Oriental, Munich

"Mandarin Oriental Munich Built into a medieval city wall, the Mandarin Oriental immediately impresses with a lobby and reception area dominated by two grand staircases. The rooms are no less dramatic, with elegant gold-and-cream color schemes, cherry-wood desks, Italian marble floors, and bathrooms large enough to have walk-in showers as well as deep tubs. Fine-art prints and etchings decorate the walls, while tasteful yet trendy amenities like Samsung TVs, Bose speakers, and yoga mats make guests feel right at home. Most rooms have views of Munich’s red roofs, but some apartment-sized suites have balconies overlooking the entire city. Up on the roof, there’s The Terrace restaurant, where guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and breathtaking panoramas. Matsuhisa serves Peruvian and Japanese cuisine and has a dedicated sushi bar, while neighboring Ory offers hip cocktails and fine wines. The hotel is also conveniently located near some of Munich’s top sights, from the Hofbräuhaus beer hall to high-end shopping street Maximilianstraße and historic Marienplatz square."