Mandarin Oriental, Munich

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Mandarin Oriental, Munich

View of Mandarin Oriental, Munich
General information
Location Neuturmstrasse 1, 80331, Munich, Germany
Opening 1990
Owner Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Management Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Other information
Number of rooms 48
Number of suites 25
Number of restaurants 6
Website
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/munich/

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is located in Munich’s Old Town near shopping along Maximilianstrasse and the famous brewery Hofbräuhaus.[1] The building that houses Mandarin Oriental, Munich was originally constructed in 1880 and served as the city’s opera house.[2] In 1990, the building was converted to hotel use and was eventually purchased by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2000.[3] The hotel contains several restaurants and bars, most notably, Restaurant Mark’s, a Michelin star recipient serving Mediterranean-inspired French creations by chef Simon Larese.

Location

Pool Area at Mandarin Oriental, Munich
Mandarin Oriental, Munich is located on a side street in the city’s Old Town within walking distance of many of the city’s museums and restaurants. Nearby Munich landmarks include Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, Maximilianstrasse and the Hofbräuhaus.[4][5] 360-degree views of Munich are visible from the hotel’s pool deck.[6]

The Hotel

The building that now houses Mandarin Oriental, Munich was constructed in 1880 to serve as the city’s opera house. It wasn’t until 1990 that the Neo-Renaissance building was converted to a hotel, then purchased by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group 10 years later.[7] During one of the restoration projects, the building’s foundations were found to encompass part of the Medieval city wall, a section of which can still be seen in the hotel’s cellar.[8]

Mandarin Oriental, Munich, a 2011 selection for Conde Nast Traveler’s (USA) Gold List,[9] underwent a substantial renovation of its 48 guest rooms and 25 suites in 2007. Today, the hotel reflects contemporary style with elements of Asian design aesthetics.[10]

There are six restaurant and bars at Mandarin Oriental, Munich. Most notable of these is Restaurant Mark’s, which serves modern European cuisine and has earned a Michelin star.

View from a Suite at Mandarin Oriental, Munich

Restaurants & Bars[11]

  • Restaurant Mark’s: a Michelin star recipient serving a European menu by Chef Simon Larese
  • BistroMO: a restaurant for casual cuisine
  • Rum Club: a lounge offering cigar and rum selections
  • Le Café: a casual setting opened for breakfast, lunch, light dinner, and sweets
  • China Moon Roof Terrace: a roof deck venue serving cocktails and a menu of Asian and Mediterranean items
  • Lobby Lounge and Mandarin Bar: tea, coffee, and cocktails

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mandarin Oriental, Munich". Condé Nast Digital. Retrieved 2011-06-22. /
  2. ↑ "Mandarin Oriental, Munich – General Information". Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-22. /
  3. ↑ "Three Hotels in Munich". American Express Publishing Corporation. 2001. Retrieved 2011-06-22. /
  4. ↑ "Mandarin Oriental Review". John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Retrieved 2011-07-05. /
  5. ↑ "Mandarin Oriental, Munich". Condé Nast Digital. Retrieved 2011-06-22. /
  6. ↑ "Mandarin Oriental Munich". TRAVEL DIAMONDS. Retrieved 2011-07-06. /
  7. ↑ "Mandarin Oriental, Munich - General Information". Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-05. /
  8. ↑ "Some Facts You May Not Know". Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-06. /
  9. ↑ "Mandarin Oriental, Munich". Condé Nast Digital. Retrieved 2011-06-22. /
  10. ↑ "Guest Rooms & Suites". Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-05. /
  11. ↑ "Mandarin Oriental Hotel Munich - Munich Hotel Restaurant, Bar and Rooftop Terrace". Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Retrieved 2011-07-06. /

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