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As much as Germany has one of Europe’s biggest economies, the country doesn’t exactly have a lot of luxury city hotels. There’s an exciting update on that front this week, as we’re seeing the opening of what might just be the country’s new best city hotel…
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Details of the Rosewood Munich, Germany
The Rosewood Munich is opening as of Friday, October 20, 2023. The property has 132 keys, including 73 guest rooms and 59 suites. This looks like my favorite kind of the hotel, in the sense that it’s located in a historic building, but with a modern design.
The Rosewood Munich is housed in two landmark buildings, which were formerly the headquarters of the State Bank of Bavaria, and the grand aristocratic residence Palais Neuhaus-Preysing. The property is located on Kardinal-Faulhaber-Straße, offering easy access to popular destinations like Marienplatz, and the shopping on Maximilianstraße and Theatinerstraße.
When it comes to features and amenities at the Rosewood Munich:
- For wellness, the hotel has a full-service Asaya Spa with six treatment rooms, as well as an indoor pool and fitness center
- For food and beverage outlets, the hotel has Brasserie Cuvilliés (an Alpine-inspired brasserie), Bar Montez, and a lobby lounge
For those not familiar with Rosewood, it’s one of the fastest growing ultra-luxury hotel groups, and I’d say it’s a major competitor to Four Seasons. This will be Rosewood’s seventh property in Europe, and 32nd property around the globe.
I’m impressed by Rosewood’s growth in German-speaking countries. The Rosewood Vienna also recently opened, and on top of that, the former Marriott Luxury Collection Schloss Fuschl is becoming a Rosewood property.
Unfortunately Rosewood doesn’t have a loyalty program, so there’s no creative way to redeem rewards here (other than using points from a program earning cash back equivalent rewards).
Rosewood Munich rates & how to book
What are rates like at the Rosewood Munich? As you’d expect, they vary seasonally — currently I see rates starting at €700 per night during winter, and starting at around €1,150 per night during summer. There’s some variation based on the day of the week, specific popular periods, etc.
I appreciate that Rosewood’s website has a rate calendar, allowing you to easily compare rates for months at a time.
Of course like most luxury hotels, you’re best off booking through a program that can offer more value. In the case of Rosewood, you’re typically best off reserving through a Rosewood Elite travel advisor (you can reach out to [email protected] for help with this). This won’t cost you anything extra, and a Rosewood Elite agent will be able to add extra perks for your stay. What value can a Rosewood Elite travel advisor add?
- Daily breakfast for up to two people per bedroom
- Complimentary one-category room upgrade upon arrival (based on availability)
- A welcome amenity and note
- Additional property specific elite enhanced amenities, which vary by property; these may include a $100 credit per stay
A couple of further things to note:
- Rosewood Elite perks can be combined with whatever promotion Rosewood is offering on its website directly
- Booking through Rosewood Elite is typically better than booking through Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, because upgrades are prioritized through Rosewood’s own proprietary program; the one benefit of Fine Hotels & Resorts is that it offers guaranteed 4PM check-out, rather than it being subject to availability through Rosewood Elite
Bottom line
The Rosewood Munich is finally opening as of October 2023. The 132-room property is housed in a historic building, and features lots of amenities, including a brasserie, bar, full service spa, and even indoor pool.
It looks to me like the Rosewood may be Germany’s new best luxury city hotel. At a minimum, it should present quite some competition to the Mandarin Oriental Munich, otherwise considered to be the best hotel in the city.
Now, if only we could see some more luxury city hotels in Germany bookable with points, and/or any new luxury hotels in Frankfurt…
What do you make of the new Rosewood Munich?
Wonder if the JW Marriott at Stachus will open soon.
Overpriced, I am afraid- like most 5* hotels in Munich. DO&CO is an exception which proves the rule.
That looks gorgeous. I’ve stayed at two Rosewoods (Vancouver and Bangkok) and found both of them excellent so I’m pleased to see more of them opening.
Agreed this would likely become the nicest hotel in Munich overnight. Looks beautiful.
Stayed at DO & CO Munich a couple of years ago and its an amazing boutique hotel a few steps away from Marienplatz with excellent views of the Frauenkirche. Not quite as ritzy (or pricy) as Rosewood but with a luxurious yet modern feel.
I stayed at the Do and Co this year and thought it was great. Wonderful location, nice rooms and the restaurant was pretty good too. Lower price point too (under $500/night) But I am a sucker for a well-located boutique hotel (eg Serras Hotel Barcelona stayed last year and just loved)
",,,the country doesn’t exactly have a lot of luxury city hotels..." - Does Germany have a lot of luxury non-city hotels? I'm not aware of a ton of beach resorts. So I think you're trying to say "The country doesn't exactly have a lot of luxury hotels."
That's a pretty fair assessment for Germany. There really are just a few standout properties, and a few wellness resorts, but that's it across the board. Even Berlin doesn't have many to choose from.
After what happened in WWII, the remains of old money elite knew they had to keep a low profile to survive. Add to that a scrupulous, egalitarian culture, and there’s really not much domestic demand for self-consciously “luxurious” experiences.
I hope it stays that way. There’s an inverse correlation between luxury (upper class power) and living standards for the median person
If you've got money to burn, why not? But there are plenty decent hotels that are a fraction of the cost.
I've watched this project inch along for what feels like 5-6 years now. But I am not a travel blogger and choose not to spend 700€ a night for the cheapest room. Germans are cheap, which is why you don't have all the 'aspirational' points hotels you do in other markets. There just aren't many high end properties at all. Two Ritz Carltons in the the entire country? And often with rates under 400€ a...
I've watched this project inch along for what feels like 5-6 years now. But I am not a travel blogger and choose not to spend 700€ a night for the cheapest room. Germans are cheap, which is why you don't have all the 'aspirational' points hotels you do in other markets. There just aren't many high end properties at all. Two Ritz Carltons in the the entire country? And often with rates under 400€ a night (sometimes around 200)?!
I agree with Omri largely. The hotel is for wealthy foreigners who don't care about value or what they pay. For me, there's a nice Hilton in town.
Living in Dallas, I have such a warm spot for how Rosewood started - the Hunt family and it's still such a treat to visit the historic Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. It's still in my opinion one of the finest hotels that Dallas has to offer. I know the company has since changed but so glad to see Rosewood expanding.
Rosewood have some of the most beautiful properties in the world and far exceed Four Seasons and other high-end luxury brands on comfort and design. Service though at Rosewood properties is often hit and miss, and can be downright cold, rude, and indifferent, as I most recently experienced at the Rosewood London.
That's unfortunate. A property I stay at quite often is Rosewood São Paulo. Service is so personal, warm, welcoming, proactive, comprehensive, detailed. EVERY DETAIL of that place is thought through and deliberate and just exudes quality, and feels like a celebration of Brazilian culture (the lobby entrance is like a bookstore lounge).
Interesting. Pre-Covid I stayed and had wonderful service. Only downside was the bland business district location.
What a fantastic location, steps away from Marienplatz.
Another place for the Arabs to stay in, who get medical treatments in Germany and do shopping.
No one else goes to Munich paying 800EUR/night for a hotel room.
Ben will!
You clearly don't know or severely underestimate the luxury travel market.
You must be house poor.