There are direct flights to Munich from 13 U.S. airports.
2–6 Promenadeplatz; 49-89/21200; bayerischerhof.de; doubles from $490.
Great Value Intimate, newly expanded boutique hotel with a central but tucked-away location. 8 Ledererstrasse; 49-89/242-2490; cortiina.com; doubles from $355.
Perennial favorite occupying an 1870’s building, with recently renovated rooms. 1 Neuturmstrasse; 800/526-6566 or 49-89/290-980; mandarinoriental.com; doubles from $755.
Mediterranean-inspired fare in a cozy-chic Andrée Putman–designed space. 2–6 Promenadeplatz; 49-89/212-0875; bayerischerhof.de; dinner for two $160.
15 Maximilianstrasse; 49-89/452-2880; dinner for two $140.
97 Klenzestrasse; 49-89/2024-5750; brunch for two $30.
3 Ledererstrasse; 49-89/2323-9191; dinner for two $85.
Known for its glamorous bar scene; also serves delicious Continental home cooking. 6–7 Odeonsplatz; 49-89/229-060; dinner for two $110.
1 Am Olympiapark; 49-18/0211-8822; bmw-welt.com.
15 Türkenstrasse; 49-89/272-7250;die-neue-sammlung.de.
Theatinerstrasse; fuenfhoefe.de.
3 Rumfordstrasse; 49-89/2024-5353; sodabooks.com.
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