Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre By IHG
A practical Munich base offering direct underground S-Bahn access, comfortable beds, and skyline views.
The verdict
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This city-centre hotel offers direct underground S-Bahn connectivity and easy access to Munich old town. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, friendly staff, and rich buffet breakfast spread. However, guests report noticeable noise from neighboring rooms and street traffic, and standard rooms lack basics like refrigerators or coffee makers. 69137
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the convenient location connected directly to the S-Bahn via an underground connector, making transit effortless in winter. 7
- Beds are exceptionally comfortable, ensuring restful sleep across room categories. 5
- Bathrooms provide thick, soft towels and powerful shower jets with responsive water temperature. 17
- The staff consistently receives high marks for fast check-in and creating a welcoming atmosphere. 57
The catch
- While higher rooms provide superb skyline views overlooking Munich old town, lower budget options look out on uninspiring scenery. drawn from the full read
- The buffet breakfast earns praise for its wide variety of sweet and savory items, but guests occasionally encounter half-hour wait times to get seated. 97
- In-room conveniences also differ sharply, as executive rooms supply stocked mini bars while standard rooms lack even a refrigerator or coffee machine. 9
Who it's for
- — Transit-focused travelers wanting direct S-Bahn access
- — Sightseers exploring Munich old town and the Isar
- — Guests seeking comfortable beds and solid value
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to traffic and neighbor noise
- — Travelers requiring an in-room refrigerator and coffee maker
- — Guests unwilling to wait in busy morning breakfast lines
Seen on camera
13 moments · 3 videos · Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre By IHG
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“So, you see I already put luggage here. So, the room is actually not so big. Lux I need to put there.”
youtube.com2:04“Lux I need to put there. However, this is the one we are facing the city view. You can see all the munique old town the…”
youtube.com2:08“And in the mini bar they got chocolates, coke and drinks offrey daily. So this is very good one if you want to go for th…”
youtube.com3:00“Compared to the size of the hotel, the gym is quite small with limited equipment. It wasn't busy though, and everything…”
youtube.com4:31“Funny enough, the elevator isn't working today, so we had to walk down from the 11th floor to the lobby, which is floor…”
youtube.com5:16“Overall, the breakfast buffet offers the standard Holiday in selection. A good mix of hot and cold options. With interna…”
youtube.com5:39“Everything was fine except maybe the noodles at the Asia corner. If you're Asian, you'll know what I mean.”
youtube.com6:24“In summary for my short stay in holiday in Munich city center actually this location is very good especially it connecte…”
youtube.com6:30“The hotel has a very good location because it is just a few minutes' walk from the SBAN station. From here you can take…”
youtube.com0:36“Regarding the room, I didn't like that it did n't have a refrigerator, and I was also surprised that it didn't have a co…”
youtube.com0:52“But other than that, I found the room comfortable, clean, and a good size.”
youtube.com1:04“It probably cost you around €150. It's also a nice bargain.”
youtube.com7:00“unfortunately I didn't get a chance to do the breakfast today how many people are in the hotel but it was lined up half…”
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Score breakdown
How the 78/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
87- “The shower itself was also a joy. Other than responsive taps that churns out water at the temperature you want (on a cold winter's night), the jets pelt out like little hands massaging your back, without feeling like being run over by a stampede.” 17
- “Post-shower, the towels were thick and soft, and there was hairdryer, so you won't feel cold and miserable stepping out of the shower!” 17
Food
87Location
88- “fairly clean hotel, optimal location.” 5
- “In summary for my short stay in holiday in Munich city center actually this location is very good especially it connected to the subway or say metro loaza so it's very close to the old town probably just take two stops I can reach the Mariana Plaza which is the the center of the old town” 136:30
Noise
84Room
79Service
79Bed & Sleep
83Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 9 points below the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket. In Munich it sits 9 points below the local median of 87.
- This hotel
- 78
- Bracket median
- 87
- Index median
- 90
Based on 197 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 69 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The room we stayed in had a good city view.” 7
- “Executive room was the best.” 5
- “But other than that, I found the room comfortable, clean, and a good size.” On camera91:04
- “Regarding the room, I didn't like that it did n't have a refrigerator, and I was also surprised that it didn't have a coffee maker or coffee machine in the room, which is something almost all hotels usually have.” On camera90:52
- “The Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre's 582 rooms have simple, modern look. Renovated rooms have details like abstract wall accents, retro-modern seating, and chic color schemes plus on-trend veneer furniture.” 6
- “Pleasant view, a nice balcony, perfect bed, too.” 5
- “So, you see I already put luggage here. So, the room is actually not so big. Lux I need to put there.” On camera132:04
- “Heated environment aside, the modern decor was filled with fun, popping colours that vowed to spruce up our moods. The decor theme extended into the room and was essential in refreshing every tired traveler's mind!” 17
- “The executive room was large at 30 Sq. meter (as opposed to 20 for the standard room). We had a large king bed, a sofa and a working desk. Despite these, we still had ample room for our luggage.” 7
- “Speaking of the window, the room we stayed in had a superb view of the city. Being the only skyscraper in the area, Holiday Inn Express' rooms provided great views, especially with the railway tracks extending into the horizon.” 17
- “Even though the room was budget and had exceptionally comfortable bed, the view was uninspiring.” 5
- “Exquisite room, brilliant staff and enjoyable breakfast.” 5
- “And in the mini bar they got chocolates, coke and drinks offrey daily. So this is very good one if you want to go for the exact room type.” On camera133:00
- “The bathroom, though incomparable to Aloft, is large in hotel standards. The area around the sink can hold all our toileteries and more.” 17
- “Post-shower, the towels were thick and soft, and there was hairdryer, so you won't feel cold and miserable stepping out of the shower!” 17
- “The shower itself was also a joy. Other than responsive taps that churns out water at the temperature you want (on a cold winter's night), the jets pelt out like little hands massaging your back, without feeling like being run over by a stampede.” 17
- “The toilet however is a little tight.” 7
- “fairly clean hotel, optimal location.” 5
- “In summary for my short stay in holiday in Munich city center actually this location is very good especially it connected to the subway or say metro loaza so it's very close to the old town probably just take two stops I can reach the Mariana Plaza which is the the center of the old town” On camera136:30
- “Excellent hotel. Close to Munich City. Great location.” 2
- “Staying at the accommodation, guests will also enjoy a convenient location beside a river.” 3
- “Holiday Inn is just at the fringe of it and it is connected to the S-Bahn via an underground connector. This is extremely useful during winter time and makes the hotel very convenient for those arriving into Munich Airport (as the S8 line connects directly to Franz Josef Strauss International Airport).” 7
- “The brilliant location, the gentle staff and warm rooms.” 5
- “If you picked this hotel because you were trying to use hotel points I would recommend the Holiday Inn on Rosenheimer Platz (Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre) instead. Much nicer neighborhood and more centrally located at only 2 stops from Marienplatz.” 15
- “Our stay was an extra special experience. This hotel was in a very nice area short walk to rail station, famous Marienplatz and the city centre.” 5
- “The property is ideally located beside a river.” 4
- “The hotel is reasonably clean, with helpful personal, and offers unbeatable location near to the subway, city centre and at.” 5
- “Handy location, cool staff, all round restful experience!” 5
- “The VERY CONVENIENT location of the hotel was an advantage, for sure.” 5
- “The room is basic and the location is decent, but the tram line next to the hotel is under going maintenance, still walkable to the centre though, took us around 25 mins to Marienplatz, street condition wasn't great but was bearable even with -2oC temperature.” 1
- “The Hirschgarten area where this hotel is located is a little nicer than near the main station but it is a bit if an urban wasteland in that area will mostly apartment blocks and not much in the way of shops and restaurants.” 15
- “Although the hotel is on the city-fringe, it was just a stone's throw from the train station (Hirschgarten), which was in itself just 3 stops from hauptbahnhof, so it was not all that bad in terms of accessibility.” 17
- “The hotel has a very good location because it is just a few minutes' walk from the SBAN station. From here you can take the train and easily move to the center of Munich and connect to other points in the city.” On camera90:36
- “The staff created a welcoming atmosphere.” 5
- “Handy location, cool staff, all round restful experience!” 5
- “early check-in, exceptional staff.” 5
- “Also, it was near supermarkets, in a safe neighbourhood and had friendly staff and good food to top the experience off!” 17
- “Check in was fast, and as part of the perks of Elite Gold, we were given 2 welcome drink vouchers.” 7
- “If you like the HI Express, I would always book the holiday Inn Express Olympiapark. Lovely Hotel with 70 rooms. Best staff in Munch.” 1
- “The front desk kindly find a room for me to early checkin. And the staff are all very friendly and helpful.” 1
- “The brilliant location, the gentle staff and warm rooms.” 5
- “The lady at the reception was well-trained and friendly. She addressed N (who booked the room) by name, and actually remembered his name and greeted him when we passed by the lobby several times later that day!” 17
- “Daily service was exceptional too.” 5
- “Exquisite room, brilliant staff and enjoyable breakfast.” 5
- “Lux I need to put there. However, this is the one we are facing the city view. You can see all the munique old town the famous buildings you can see from here. Very very good view from this hotel.” On camera132:08
- “Funny enough, the elevator isn't working today, so we had to walk down from the 11th floor to the lobby, which is floor zero for breakfast at Gret 3 Restaurant.” On camera135:16
- “But putting that aside, I really enjoyed the breakfast . The truth is that I found it quite complete and with a wide variety of options, both sweet and savory.” 9
- “The breakfast spread was good with a wide variety of hot items. There is an egg station and a noodle station as well.” 7
- “The breakfast was modest, I think it could be far better.” 5
- “Breakfast was excellent, the best we had in Munich.” 5
- “The restaurant however was extremely crowded on both mornings we were there (at 7am!). We didn't need to wait long to be seated but those in a group of larger than 4 may find it more challenging.” 7
- “Guests appreciate the complimentary coffee provided for guests not paying for breakfast.” 3
- “The breakfast included in the package was at the cafe, and considering the 3-star status, the spread was very good indeed. There was the usual spread of bread and pastry, the latter of which were yummy, crispy yet soft inside.” 17
- “The holiday inn has a pretty great breakfast spread. That's all I can contribute to this conversation 🙃” 1
- “Overall, the breakfast buffet offers the standard Holiday in selection. A good mix of hot and cold options. With international standards, it probably won't disappoint, but don't expect too many surprises.” On camera135:39
- “The breakfast included in the package was at the cafe, and considering the 3-star status, the spread was very good indeed.” 17
- “The breakfast selection is solid, pretty standard for Holiday Inn property.” 1
- “The breakfast selection is solid, pretty standard for Holiday Inn property. There is a complex building of supermarkets and shopping next to the hotel, including a dm. So it's a convenient place to get some daily supplies.” 1
- “unfortunately I didn't get a chance to do the breakfast today how many people are in the hotel but it was lined up half an hour to get in coming down a little bit later it's closed off” On camera162:21
- “A rich buffet breakfast is served daily in the café.” 4
- “I loved the attached restaurant with freshly cooked cuisine.” 5
- “I recommend Leuchtenbergring. It's a new build some years ago. Great breakfast and asked for rooms with a view to the inner courtyard.” 1
- “Exquisite room, brilliant staff and enjoyable breakfast.” 5
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 17 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 1any significant difference between Holiday Inn City Center ...reddit.comForum threadDate not stated8 quotes used
“The holiday inn has a pretty great breakfast spread. That's all I can contribute to this conversation 🙃”
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“Excellent hotel. Close to Munich City. Great location.”
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“Staying at the accommodation, guests will also enjoy a convenient location beside a river.”
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“The property is ideally located beside a river.”
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“fairly clean hotel, optimal location.”
Read originalholiday-inn-city-centre-81669.besthotelsmunich.com - 6Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre Review: What To REALLY ...oyster.comReview siteDate not stated4 quotes used
“Bathrooms are clean and well lighted, and all come with showers and hairdryers, but not all have tubs; some have bathrobes.”
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