Munich, Germany
Bayerischer Hof Munich: Historic 1841 Bavarian grand hotel on Promenadeplatz with 3-Michelin-Star Atelier and Andrée Putman Blue Spa
Commanding a legendary address on Promenadeplatz in the historic center of Munich, Germany, Hotel Bayerischer Hof opened in 1841 at the personal request of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Operating as a proud family-owned member of The Leading Hotels of the World (owned by the Volkhardt family for over four generations), the 337-room grand palace is one of Europe’s most storied luxury hotels. Featuring the celebrated Three-Michelin-Starred restaurant Atelier (led by Chef Anton Gschwendtner), the historic Trader Vic’s (the first in continental Europe), the French brasserie Palais Keller, an iconic Blue Spa with a sliding glass roof swimming pool designed by Andrée Putman, an on-site private cinema, and the historic Night Club jazz bar, this property is Munich’s premier grand hotel.
Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Bavarian royal aristocratic hospitality: liveried doormen greet guests beneath the grand marquee on Promenadeplatz with chilled German Sekt in the soaring antique-filled lobby. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Munich cultural, shopping, and gastronomic pursuits: walking to the Bavarian State Opera and Residenz palace (5 minutes on foot), browsing luxury flagships along Maximilianstrasse (3 minutes away), exploring the historic Marienplatz and Frauenkirche (5 minutes away), swimming in the 6th-floor Blue Spa pool beneath the sliding glass roof overlooking Munich’s church spires, indulging in therapies at the Blue Spa, and reserving dinner at Three-Michelin-Starred Atelier.
Palace living balances city exploration with sublime rooftop wellness: the 1,300-square-metre Blue Spa (designed by French designer Andrée Putman) spans four upper floors, featuring an indoor swimming pool with retractable glass roof, steam bath, Finnish sauna, fitness studio, and therapies utilizing organic botanical oils. Dining is a world-class culinary summit: Three-Michelin-Starred modern haute gastronomy at Atelier (featuring duck foie gras, Breton turbot, and Grand Crus), Polynesian classics at Trader Vic’s, traditional Bavarian dishes in the 15th-century vaulted Palais Keller, rooftop dining at Blue Spa Lounge, and live jazz at the Night Club.
Accommodations comprise 337 rooms and luxury suites designed by Axel Vervoordt, Siegward Graf Pilati, and Laura Ashley ranging from 35 to 350 square metres. Each residence features custom antiques, plush king beds with fine linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs.
Culture lovers, culinary purists, and luxury travelers seeking 1841 Bavarian grand palace heritage, Three-Michelin-Starred Atelier dining, and Andrée Putman Blue Spa in Munich should book Hotel Bayerischer Hof without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic airport highway motels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 3,600 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 4,800 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Promenadeplatz, enter beneath the grand marquee of Bayerischer Hof, and check in.
- Check into your suite, admire the custom Vervoordt design, and head up to the Blue Spa.
- Dine at Three-Michelin-Starred Atelier.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 8.4k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
1841 Grand Hotel Heritage & 3-Michelin-Star Atelier
Guests revere the royal history, Atelier dining, Andrée Putman Blue Spa pool, Promenadeplatz location, and staff.
Blue Spa Sliding Roof Pool & Trader Vic’s
Reviewers consistently praise the rooftop pool views, Mai Tais at Trader Vic’s, live jazz at Night Club, and luxury.
Guests Warn
Munich’s Grand Aristocratic Flagship
Visitors love staying at the historic hotel preferred by kings, musicians, and statesmen since 1841.
Diverse World-Class Culinary World
Travelers celebrate having 5 distinct restaurants and bars within one hotel.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Historic 1841 Bavarian Grand Hotel Landmark
Bayerischer Hof
Three-Michelin-Starred Atelier Gastronomy Landmark
MICHELIN Guide
The Leading Hotels of the World Member
The Leading Hotels of the World
In the stay
- Full access to 1,300 m² Blue Spa, sliding-roof pool, Finnish sauna, and gym
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet Bavarian and international buffet breakfast daily
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and 24-hour concierge assistance
Usually extra
- –Three-Michelin-Starred Atelier multi-course tasting dinners and sommelier wine pairings
- –Blue Spa customized wellness therapies and private Astor Cinema movie screenings
- –Private chauffeured airport transfers and VIP Bavarian State Opera tickets
Good to Know
- The 337-room 1841 Bavarian grand hotel sits on Promenadeplatz in central Munich, Germany, Leading Hotels.
- Includes 3-Michelin-Starred Atelier, Trader Vic’s, Palais Keller, and 1,300 m² Andrée Putman Blue Spa with pool.
- Located on Promenadeplatz, a 35-minute drive from Munich International Airport (MUC).
Editor's Note
Book an Axel Vervoordt Suite styled in minimalist wabi-sabi elegance, and reserve the multi-course tasting menu at Three-Michelin-Starred Atelier for an unforgettable Bavarian gastronomic journey.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026