Sophienstraße 28 • Old Botanical Garden • Munich, Germany
Situated quietly adjacent to the lush greenery and historic ancient trees of the Old Botanical Garden (Alter Botanischer Garten), The Charles Hotel is the Bavarian jewel of the Rocco Forte Hotels collection. Designed by celebrated interior designer Olga Polizzi, the hotel brings together sleek contemporary styling, Bavarian warmth, and delicate Italian art touches.
Offering 160 rooms and suites that rank among the most spacious in Munich, every accommodation features French balconies, heated limestone bathrooms, and Sicilian organic amenities from Irene Forte Skincare. Guests can savor authentic seasonal Italian culinary masterpieces at Florio Restaurant and its leafy terrace, enjoy handcrafted botanical cocktails in the Circle Bar, and unwind in The Charles Spa with Munich's longest hotel indoor pool.
Starting from 40 m² (430 sq. ft.), guestrooms designed by Olga Polizzi feature floor-to-ceiling windows, French balconies, heated limestone bathrooms, and Irene Forte organic botanicals.
Spanning 40 m² (430 sq. ft.), this luminous room offers French balconies opening onto the treetops of the Old Botanical Garden, plush king bedding, and heated limestone bath.
48 m² (516 sq. ft.) of refined elegance featuring a separate sitting salon, sofa, coffee table, executive work desk, French balcony, and views over Lenbach Gardens.
Munich's ultimate top-floor residence covering 200 m² (2,152 sq. ft.) with an expansive private terrace offering Alpine panoramas, grand piano salon, and private butler service.
From seasonal Italian dishes on a shaded garden terrace to Art Deco cocktail glamour at Circle Bar, dining at The Charles Hotel is pure delight.
The timeless elegance of La Dolce Vita in Munich. Florio presents authentic Italian dishes inspired by the rhythm of the seasons—from handmade pastas to fresh Mediterranean seafood—served inside or al fresco on the tranquil garden terrace.
Paying homage to Mauro Staccioli's iconic Ring sculpture outside, Circle Bar offers Paolo Moschino Art Deco styling, vintage Champagne coupettes, botanic craft cocktails like the French 75 and Flower Fizz, and an inviting library nook.
Essential information for planning your stay at The Charles Hotel, a Rocco Forte hotel.
When reserving through Vincent Vacations, guests receive complimentary full gourmet breakfast daily for two, a $100 USD food and beverage credit per room per stay (valid at Florio and Circle Bar), priority room category upgrade on arrival subject to availability, in-room check-in upon availability, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
The hotel is located at Sophienstraße 28, peacefully nestled directly beside Munich's historic Old Botanical Garden (Alter Botanischer Garten) in the Lenbachgärten quarter, just a short walk from Königsplatz art galleries and Karlsplatz (Stachus).
The Charles Spa spans 800 square meters, featuring Munich's longest indoor hotel swimming pool (15 meters), Finnish sauna, eucalyptus steam room, heated stone relaxation beds, Sicilian Irene Forte botanical skincare therapies, and a 24-hour Technogym fitness center.
Guests enjoy seasonal Italian fine dining at Florio Restaurant with an idyllic garden terrace under ancient trees, as well as vintage Champagnes, bespoke botanic cocktails, and an intimate library fireplace lounge at Circle Bar.
The Monforte Royal Suite is Munich's premier 200 square meter (2,152 sq. ft.) penthouse residence, boasting a private rooftop terrace with views towards the Bavarian Alps, grand piano salon, dining room, private butler, and marble spa bathroom.
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