Munich, GermanyOld Town
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München
Maximilian boulevard landmark
Old Town Munich, Germany
Renovated
2009
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
KempinskiMaximilian boulevard landmark
King Maximilian II commissioned the hotel for visiting royalty, and it still anchors the boulevard with traditional Bavarian pageantry.
“Though now a grand dame of Munich’s hotel scene, during its early years Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich was something of a trailblazer of modernity.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated suite butlers and a private house limousine serve guests on Maximilianstraße.
Remarkable
Commissioned in 1858 by King Maximilian II as Munich's grandest royal guesthouse.
Remarkable
Generations gather beneath the lobby's stained-glass dome for afternoon tea on Maximilianstraße.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski strikes that rare and resolutely German balance between venerable tradition and fastidious, tech-savvy modernism.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Bavarian State Opera and luxury boutiques line the boulevard outside, and Marienplatz is a ten-minute walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms carry wallpaper reproductions of Alte Pinakothek masterpieces, and windows look out on Maximilianstraße or quiet courtyards.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Under glass skylights on the rooftop, the 12.5-meter heated pool looks out across Munich's spires.
The spa
Treatment rooms face historic church spires, with rituals drawing on Alpine botanicals and seasonal cycles.
The sauna and gym
A glass-walled Finnish sauna looks onto a plant-lined terrace, beside a gym with panoramic rooftop views.
Dogs stay too.
Schwarzreiter Restaurant
Named after King Ludwig II's favorite alpine fish, the dining room serves modern Bavarian fare under crystal chandeliers.
At the table
Jahreszeiten Bar hosts Friday live music over classic cocktails, and the cigar lounge centers on a 19th-century fireplace.
How it began
Cellar steam engines supplied heating and hot water when the hotel opened in 1858 as a technological pioneer.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.