Living Hotel Prinzessin Elisabeth

“Overall, a pretty nice stay - But expected better”

We stayed in the Penthouse Suite (our final splurge on our trip). It is a 4 level suite when counting the rooftop terrace. Bottom floor (on 3rd floor of hotel) had a sofa, largest of the 3 flat screen TV's, dining table and lounge chair. Middle floor held the kitchenette with breakfast bar, livi… more

We stayed in the Penthouse Suite (our final splurge on our trip). It is a 4 level suite when counting the rooftop terrace. Bottom floor (on 3rd floor of hotel) had a sofa, largest of the 3 flat screen TV's, dining table and lounge chair. Middle floor held the kitchenette with breakfast bar, living-room with TV and stereo system, large refrigerator in addition to the mini-fridge in the kitchenette and a WC. Top floor was the loft bedroom (which had a large comfortable bed, TV and stereo, ample storage, but lacked coat hooks) and the master bathroom (with Jacuzzi tub, shower and WC) a back door in the master bathroom takes you outside to another set of stairs that lead to the rooftop terrace. PROS - Very spacious living area ~1000sq ft., beautiful views of the city, high tech controls for the room (blinds, multi-level lighting, etc all controlled by remote), air conditioning, free minibar, microwave and oven/cook-top. Spiral staircase and floor to ceiling windows are fantastic. A pair of luxurious elevators run between the underground garage to the top floor. Nice breakfast though for 24.90 Euro/day, it should be. Very attractive hotel. All common areas are very well decorated and inviting. Nice underground parking garage. REWE grocery store right next door and gas station on the corner put all your necessities within easy reach. CONS - Sofas sit too low and show their age, floors are scuffed from previous guests, the bedroom carpet reminded me of what I had in my basement bedroom when I was a teenager and looked to be as old, minor damage to built-in furnishings from previous guests, shower temp. control is tricky and easy to scald yourself, toilet paper is rough, no source of cover (such as a table umbrella) on the terrace makes it uncomfortable in full sun or in rain. Minor ant infestation on rooftop terrace and sometimes in kitchenette. Laundry room requires you to install an app on your phone and pay electronically to operate washers and driers. You have to haul your own luggage. We stayed for 6 days, so we had plenty of time to make observations. In that time, we never once saw the hotel bar open. I asked about it on the first day and was told that it was closed because it was a holiday (that explained the first day). There is a laundromat just down the street from the hotel (which we discovered too late to use), but the hotel staff never mentioned it. Location of the hotel is decent. Quiet neighborhood close to the river, but a bit of a long walk to Munich City Center (~2 miles). A host of dining establishments are within a more reasonable walking distance of ~0.75 miles. Deutsches Museum is within walking distance as is Marienplatz and a few cathedrals and old cemeteries. Hotel Reception should be more familiar with the area and more forthcoming with tips and suggestions without having to be asked.

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