The Bavarian capital of Munich has received its first new ultra-luxury hotel in over a decade, with the Rosewood Munich opening late last year. Located in the heart of the old town, the Rosewood Munich holds court on the historic Kardinal-Faulhaber-Straße near Marienplatz and is spread across two buildings, occupying both the former Bavarian State Bank headquarters and the adjacent Palais Neuhaus-Preysing.
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The expansive space sees both historic buildings restored and preserved by local architecture firm Hilmer Sattler Architekten Ahlers, while interiors were conceived by London-based interior designer Tara Bernerd. The resultant space combines traditional 18th and 19th century baroque and rococo style with contemporary visions of luxury, incorporating Art Deco details and modern touches.
Comprising 73 rooms, 59 suites, and five exclusive ‘houses’, the layout of Rosewood Munich is arranged around two interior courtyards, working to cultivate an intimate residential feel. Upon entry into the grand lobby, guests are greeted by vaulted ceilings, a sweeping double staircase, and meticulously preserved frescoes; all remnants of the former bank building. Public spaces reflect the baroque and rococo history of the buildings, with event spaces located in the Palais Neuhaus Preysing displaying a masterful preservation of heritage. The six event spaces see historic interior façades and poliment gilding restored to their former glory, with offerings including two ballrooms and four flexible meeting and breakout rooms.
The rooms and suites take on a more contemporary tone, each crafted to nurture a sense of warmth within guests and cultivate a good night’s sleep; think bedside reading material, Votary beauty products, plush pillows, and slippers by your bedside. Each room or suite features views of the city skyline or interior courtyards.
For something more lavish, the five sprawling houses promise an opulent residential style of living. Comprising up to four bedrooms, they’re laden with idiosyncratic and hyperlocal touches like various objets d’art and bespoke crockery custom-crafted for each house by the Royal Palace of Nymphenburg. The Prinzessin Ferdinande House even features a suspended glass bridge suspended between the Bavarian State Bank headquarters and the Palais Neuhaus-Preysing, allowing guests to access a private lounge area.
In rooms, suites, and houses as well as around public spaces of the hotel, Rosewood Munich celebrates the creations of local artists, featuring the work of German illustrator Olaf Hajek, wood-carved pieces by Rosanna Merklin, and photography by Michael Mann.
For those desirous of further relaxation, the Asaya Spa spans two floors and comprises an indoor pool, saunas, herbal steam room, and a vast treatment menu, including facials in partnership with Dr. Barbara Sturm.
Cuisine blends Bavarian tradition with gastronomic experimentation. The Brasserie Cuvilliés uses avant-garde techniques with a deep reverence of Bavarian traditions, while Bar Montez boasts an impressive cocktail menu, distinctive interiors, and a curated selection of art with regular live jazz performances.
The opening of Rosewood Munich is reflective of a new era for the Bavarian capital. While the region is somewhat inextricably associated with more raucous affairs (see: Oktoberfest), German tech (Apple, Google, and IBM) and cultural (Elle, Vogue, and GQ among them) giants have shifted their headquarters from Berlin to Munich. As such, it’s only natural that the hospitality scene adapts for its new(er) inhabitants.
Rosewood Munich is now open, with prices starting from approx. $1100AUD/night.
Words by Theo Rosen
