Open since 1858 on Maximilianstraße. Two hundred and ninety-eight rooms — Munich's other grande dame, with original Bavarian royal commission and 167 years of continuous luxury operation.
"Open since 1858 on Maximilianstraße. 298 rooms — Munich's other grande dame, original Bavarian royal commission."
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München opened in 1858 on Maximilianstraße — Munich's elegant boulevard built by King Maximilian II as the Bavarian capital's grand promenade — under direct royal commission as the city's flagship luxury hotel. The property has been continuously operated as a luxury hotel for 167 years; Kempinski has operated the property since 1969. The 298 rooms across the property's main building and adjacent wings make Vier Jahreszeiten one of Munich's larger heritage luxury hotels.
The 298 accommodations split between the entry-level Superior Rooms (with restored period architectural features), Deluxe Rooms with the larger configurations, the Junior Suites and Suites including the Maximilian Suite, and the multi-bedroom Suites including the Royal Suite (the property's flagship single accommodation). Every room retains the original 1858 architectural detail; the interiors integrate restored period elements with contemporary luxury hotel infrastructure.
The grounds — the heated indoor swimming pool, the comprehensive Kempinski Spa, the fitness centre, the historic main hall (preserved from the 1858 opening), and the multi-restaurant complex — make Vier Jahreszeiten comprehensively-equipped. The Maximilianstraße location provides direct walking access to Munich's primary luxury shopping corridor (the Bavarian equivalent of Fifth Avenue or Bond Street).
Dining is at multiple restaurants. Schwarzreiter Tagesbar & Restaurant is the headline contemporary German fine-dining (Michelin-starred). Bistro is the casual all-day. The Lobby Bar is the cocktail venue. The wine programme is comprehensive — substantial German and international cellar. Service is the consistent global Kempinski Bavarian-luxury operational discipline delivered by a heavily Bavarian team. Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München is Munich's other heritage luxury answer (alongside Bayerischer Hof) and the property for travellers who specifically want the Maximilianstraße luxury-shopping corridor setting.
The Munich anniversary at Vier Jahreszeiten. Book a Junior Suite. Schwarzreiter Michelin dinner; the spa programme; the Maximilianstraße luxury walks. Different from the Promenadeplatz Bayerischer Hof — for couples who specifically want the Maximilianstraße luxury-corridor setting.
Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski is one of Bavaria's primary business-luxury hotels. The Maximilianstraße central business location, the substantial meeting facilities, and the Kempinski operational discipline work for executive corporate travellers. Schwarzreiter serves as a Munich corporate-meeting venue.
Vier Jahreszeiten's heritage character, the multi-bedroom suites, the heated indoor pool, and the Maximilianstraße proximity to Munich's family attractions (the Hofgarten, Englischer Garten, Marienplatz) work for multi-generational family Munich stays.
Maximilianstraße 17
80539 Munich, Bavaria
Maximilianstraße luxury-shopping corridor; 35 min from Munich Airport (MUC)
298 rooms in 1858 main + extensions
Superior Room from €400/night
Deluxe Room from €600
Junior Suite from €1,000
Maximilian Suite from €2,500
Royal Suite from €5,500
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 1 night
Open since 1858 (Bavarian royal commission)
Maximilianstraße luxury-shopping corridor
Schwarzreiter (Michelin-starred contemporary German)
Kempinski Spa
Historic main hall preserved
Open year-round
Peak: September–October (Oktoberfest), December (book 3 months ahead)
Best value: January–March, July–August
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-suite office setups standard
From €400/night. Junior Suites book 3 months ahead in Oktoberfest. Royal Suite needs direct Kempinski contact.
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