Mandarin Oriental, Munich

"This nineteenth-century neo-Renaissance stucco building near Maximilianstrasse is in a great location for walking or biking the city. Rooms have views of the city’s red roofs, cherrywood furniture in the style of the neo-Biedermeier period, and cream, gold, and brown hues. Inlaid French and Italian marble floors welcome guests upon entry, while the lobby, in tones of lavender, terra-cotta, and brown, has a number of original Biedermeier furnishings. Restaurant Mark’s serves Asian-inflected Mediterranean dishes."

"The Mandarin Oriental, Munich has the sexiest cocktail bar in town in the form of Orly, bright airy rooms, and a roof garden for summertime mahjong."

"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."

"Despite being part of the Mandarin Oriental family of hotels, the Munich outpost feels more like a boutique property, with 48 rooms and 25 suites designed in the brand’s signature Eastern-influenced aesthetic. It’s located in the Old Town right next to the famous Hofbraühaus beer hall, a great (albeit touristy) place to eat and drink; though for a fine-dining experience, you might want to try the hotel’s Matsuhisa restaurant, part of chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s empire." - Stefanie Waldek