The historic five-star hotel anchoring central Munich, five minutes' walk from Marienplatz and at the corner of Maximilianstraße. Rooms from around €500 in low season, €700+ in high season. Ask for a Maximilian-style room or a corner suite overlooking Promenadeplatz. Falk's Bar in the lobby is one of Munich's best old-school cocktail rooms — go for an evening Negroni even if you're not staying. The rooftop Blue Spa Bar has an open-air terrace with the best aerial view of the Frauenkirche in the city. Indoor pool, spa, several restaurants in the building. Currently undergoing renovation in places, so check the latest before booking.