Rosewood Munich
Munich, Germany
Old Town
Vibe
Restored nineteenth-century frescoes and grand vaulted ceilings frame a stately lobby opening onto quiet inner courtyards.
“Aristocratic heirloom quarters”
Restored vaulted ceilings, grand stone staircases, and Bauhaus-inspired geometric detailing complement contemporary German art installations.
Dedicated butler service in five royal houses, heated marble bathroom floors, and custom Nymphenburg porcelain services.
Spans the eighteenth-century Palais Neuhaus-Preysing and the nineteenth-century Bavarian State Bank headquarters with restored ceiling frescoes.
In Munich's historic Old Town, steps from Marienplatz, the Residenz, and the high-end boutiques of Maximilianstraße.
“Within the walls of the old State Bank of Bavaria headquarters and the grand old Palais Neuhaus-Preysing, right in the heart of old Munich, are some 132 rooms and suites…”
Rooms
Apartment-style quarters pair Bauhaus geometric detailing with heated marble bathroom floors, while five signature houses feature dedicated butler service.
“The grand lobby, for example, maintains many echoes of its former grandeur, including the grand staircase, vaulted ceiling and preserved 19th-century frescos.”
Wellness
Set across two floors, the Asaya Spa features an indoor pool beneath vaulted stone arches, Finnish saunas, and herbal steam baths.
Backstory
The property unites the eighteenth-century Palais Neuhaus-Preysing with the grand former headquarters of the Bavarian State Bank.
Eat & drink
Brasserie Cuvilliés serves refined Alpine cuisine, while wood-paneled Bar Montez hosts nightly live jazz beneath stained-glass windows.
The neighborhood
Set in the historic Old Town, the hotel is a short stroll from Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt food stalls, and Munich Cathedral.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.