Hotel Bayerischer Hof, Luxury hotel in Altstadt-Lehel, Munich, Germany
Hotel Bayerischer Hof is a palace hotel in the Altstadt-Lehel neighborhood with multiple wings, large halls, and a spa spanning several floors. The facade shows classical proportions with pilasters and cornices, while the interior mixes styles from neobaroque lounges to modern conference rooms.
Joseph Anton von Maffei commissioned the hotel in 1839 next to his own palais; Friedrich von Gärtner designed it, and it opened on 15 October 1841 with about 100 rooms and two halls. Hermann Volkhardt bought it in 1897 for 2,850,000 gold marks and rebuilt the facade in Historicist style. An Allied air raid on 25 April 1944 left only the Spiegelsaal standing; the modern seven-storey building was finished in 1961.
The hotel has been owned by the Volkhardt family since 1897; Innegrit Volkhardt has been managing partner since 2004. Its Komödie im Bayerischen Hof theatre occupies the ground floor, while the cellar nightclub stages jazz, blues and soul acts almost daily. Falk's Bar was named Germany's best bar by Gault Millau.
The building stands a few minutes on foot from Marienplatz and the Residenz, close to many restaurants and shops. Access is through the main entrance on Promenadeplatz, with parking available in the attached garage.
A rooftop wellness area with pool and treatment rooms offers views across the city's rooftops. These spaces sit several floors above street level and provide an unusual perspective on church spires and facades.
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