Seventy-three rooms in a restored 1880 neo-Renaissance ballhaus building, 200 metres from Marienplatz. Mandarin Oriental's only Bavarian property and Munich's most refined small-property luxury.
"73 rooms in a restored 1880 neo-Renaissance ballhaus 200m from Marienplatz. Munich's most refined small-property luxury."
Mandarin Oriental, Munich opened in November 2000 in a restored 1880 neo-Renaissance ballhaus building, originally built as a meeting and ball venue for Munich high society in the late 19th century, 200 metres from Marienplatz, the central square of Munich's Altstadt. The architectural restoration preserved every period architectural feature; Mandarin Oriental took over operations in 2000 and has continuously refined the property since. The 73-room scale makes Mandarin Oriental Munich one of the most boutique-luxury major Munich hotels.
The 73 accommodations split between the entry-level Deluxe Rooms (with restored period architectural features), Premier Rooms with the larger configurations, the Suites including the Marienplatz Suite (the property's flagship single accommodation, with substantial private terrace and direct Marienplatz views), and the multi-bedroom Suites. Every room retains the original 1880 architectural detail; the interiors integrate restored period elements with contemporary luxury bathrooms.
The grounds, the rooftop terrace with the property's signature heated rooftop pool overlooking Munich's Altstadt rooftops, the small spa, the fitness centre, and the multi-restaurant complex, give the property the boutique-luxury infrastructure. The rooftop pool is one of Munich's most-photographed luxury hotel pool settings, with views of the Frauenkirche and the broader Altstadt skyline.
Dining is at the property's main restaurant, Matsuhisa Munich (Nobu Matsuhisa's Munich outpost), one of Germany's most-respected international restaurants. The Bar is the cocktail venue. The wine programme is comprehensive. Service is the consistent global Mandarin Oriental Asian-luxury operational discipline. Mandarin Oriental Munich is the most refined small-property Munich luxury and the answer for travellers who want the central Altstadt setting with the brand's signature service standards at the smallest possible scale.
The Munich anniversary at Mandarin Oriental. Book a Premier Room. Matsuhisa Munich dinner; the rooftop pool with Altstadt view; the Marienplatz walks. The combination of the historic-restoration setting and the Mandarin Oriental service consistency produces the polished Munich anniversary.
The Munich honeymoon for couples who want the boutique-scale historic Altstadt setting. The 1880 building; the rooftop pool overlooking the Altstadt; Matsuhisa dinner; the walks across Marienplatz to the Frauenkirche and the Hofbräuhaus.
Mandarin Oriental Munich is one of Bavaria's primary business-luxury hotels. The Marienplatz central business location, the comprehensive small-scale service infrastructure, and the Mandarin Oriental brand's executive-traveller standards work for executive corporate travellers in Bavaria.
Neuturmstraße 1
80331 Munich, Bavaria
200m from Marienplatz, central Altstadt; 35 min from Munich Airport (MUC)
73 rooms in restored 1880 building
Deluxe Room from €700/night
Premier Room from €1,000
Junior Suite from €1,500
Suite from €2,500
Marienplatz Suite from €5,500
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 1 night
Restored 1880 neo-Renaissance ballhaus
200m from Marienplatz
Rooftop pool with Altstadt view
Matsuhisa Munich (Nobu Matsuhisa)
73-room boutique scale
Open year-round
Peak: September, October (Oktoberfest), December (book 3 months ahead)
Best value: January, March, July, August
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-suite office setups on request
From €700/night. Marienplatz Suite needs direct Mandarin Oriental contact. Oktoberfest period (late September, early October) books 6+ months ahead.
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Yes, for an intimate, service-led stay in the heart of Old Town. It has just 73 rooms in a restored 1880 building 200 metres from Marienplatz, with Matsuhisa Munich (Nobu Matsuhisa's restaurant) and a signature rooftop pool with Frauenkirche views. The trade-offs are top-of-market pricing, a small spa, and a rooftop scene that can get busy.
At Neuturmstrasse 1 in the central Altstadt, 200 metres from Marienplatz and a short walk from the Frauenkirche, the Hofbräuhaus and the Fünf Höfe shopping, about 35 minutes from Munich Airport.
Matsuhisa Munich, the Munich outpost of Nobu Matsuhisa's celebrated Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, one of Germany's most respected restaurants, alongside the hotel bar.
Yes, a heated rooftop pool and terrace, one of Munich's most photographed hotel settings, with skyline views to the Frauenkirche and, on clear days, the distant Alps. It is reserved for hotel guests during the day.
Rates start around €700 a night for an entry room, rising steeply through the suites and around Oktoberfest and peak events. Confirm current pricing directly with the hotel before booking.
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