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The vibe at the Rosewood Munich<\/h2>\n So many hotels these days are described as palatial, but the Rosewood Munich actually has the credentials to back that claim up since one of the historical buildings that now houses the hotel was once the princely Palais Neuhaus-Preysin (though the current version was reconstructed after World War II).<\/p>\n
Chances are, one of the nattily dressed doormen will take your bags so you can admire the baroque crown molding and ceiling frescoes as you make your way up the baronial marble staircase to the loungelike reception area on the mezzanine level. But be sure to look left to spot the gold leaf-coated Gustav Klimt painting peeking out at you from the landing.<\/p>\n\nERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAs the check-in formalities are taken care of, you’ll be invited to relax in one of the blue velvet armchairs, reminiscent of Bavaria’s spring skies, and grab yourself a coffee (and some freshly baked cookies). The point, as many of the staff will tell you, is to make yourself at home.<\/p>\n\nERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The room<\/h2>\n My premier suite was located at the end of one of the hotel’s circuitous hallways up on the fifth, and top, floor.<\/p>\n
The suite had two distinct sections: the living room just inside the front door and the bedroom through another doorway beyond that.<\/p>\n\nERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSeparated from the entrance by a set of simple multilevel shelves with large-format books and pieces of applied art, like vases and small sculptures, the living room felt spacious but cozy.<\/p>\n
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It held a sofa and a chair surrounding two coffee tables, one of wood and one of marble, plus a wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Thanks to a color palette dominated by taupe and gray but with accents of light blue and mustard yellow, the aesthetic felt like a blend of art deco and pared-down 1970s chic. I especially liked the pop of orange from Dutch painter Thomas Trum’s print, which was inspired by posters from the 1972 Munich Olympics.<\/p>\n
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The minibar was a beautiful work of cabinetry and contained goodies like premixed cocktails from Bar Montez and various salty and sweet snacks, plus a Nespresso coffee machine and Rosenthal porcelain cups.<\/p>\n
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The king-size bed dressed in 600-thread-count white Rivolta Carmignani linens with silver stitching dominated the bedroom’s floorspace, but it was two colorful prints of figures in traditional Bavarian costumes by German artist Olaf Hajek that caught my eye and lent the space a touch of whimsy. To either side were simple nightstands with a standing lamp on one and a sconce light above the other, while buttons to control the lights and curtains were embedded in the gray fabric headboard.<\/p>\n
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I had a small balcony with a table and a set of metal chairs that I could access through French doors from either the bedroom or living room and which looked out over one of the hotel’s central courtyards.<\/p>\n
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Running alongside the bedroom was an enormous closet area with space for several large pieces of luggage, as well as a compact vanity with a lit mirror where you could primp (and use the provided Dyson hair dryer).<\/p>\n
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Through a set of sliding doors, the bathroom was tiled in glossy gray-white marble and had a vanity with two sinks; a gleaming, freestanding, ellipse-shaped bathtub; and an enormous walk-in shower with overhead and wall-mounted showerheads, as well as a small ledge where you could sit while you lathered up with the rosemary-scented Votary bath products. It was unseasonably cold during my May stay, so I appreciated the heated flooring as well.<\/p>\n
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Food and drink at the Rosewood Munich<\/h2>\n Named after the famed 18th-century architect, Fran\u00e7ois de Cuvilli\u00e9s, who designed the Munich Residence’s rococo Cuvilli\u00e9s Theater nearby, Brasserie Cuvilli\u00e9s is the hotel’s all-day eatery occupying much of its ground floor. There are rococo elements here, too \u2014 namely playful ceramic pieces dotting shelves around the space and on the ledges between tables sculpted by Munich-based artist Angelica Maria Stiegler.<\/p>\n
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At breakfast, guests can graze along the buffet of pastries, cold cuts and fresh fruit before ordering included a la carte items like toast heaped with smashed avocado, and a pair of traditional Bavarian white sausages floating in parsley broth and served with house-baked pretzels, obatzda cheese spread and sweet mustard (set menus range from $32 to $60 per person).<\/p>\n
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At lunch and dinner, chef Matthias Brenner turns out more refined fare inspired by traditional Bavarian cuisine and seasonal Alpine ingredients. Among the specialties are a delicate but meaty “brawn,” sort of like thinly sliced corned beef made from Tegernsee wagyu beef, on a wafer-thin crostini with radishes and potato puree plus fresh herbs ($29); cured mountain salmon trout with apple and carrot gelee and a dollop of caviar ($30); and ultratender braised pork cheek with pizokel dumplings, savoy cabbage and marjoram ($33).<\/p>\n
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For dessert, the Virunga chocolate cake with mousse, roasted plums, red shiso leaves and cherry ice cream ($18.50) is decadent but tangy.<\/p>\n\nERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGuests can also enjoy an abridged all-day menu and afternoon tea in the light-filled indoor-outdoor Wintergarten and Palaishof adjacent to Brasserie Cuvilli\u00e9s when the weather is fine.<\/p>\n
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And in the evenings, the action is at Bar Montez, a sultry cocktail bar named after the mistress of King Ludwig I and inspired by the city’s 1920s jazz heyday.<\/p>\n
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The lounge gets downright convivial when the live music starts and guests begin filtering in for bar snacks like cheeseburger sliders ($28), currywurst ($16) and a selection of local cheeses and charcuterie ($28) to accompany specialty cocktails like the potent Peach & Smoke with Bowmore 15-year scotch whisky, peach liqueur, verjus, sweet vermouth and bitters ($22).<\/p>\n
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Amenities and service at the Rosewood Munich<\/h2>\n The hotel is home to an outpost of Rosewood’s branded Asaya Spa, which focuses on integrative wellness.<\/p>\n
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The 16,000-square-foot complex includes the spa, which offers treatments incorporating high-end international skin care brands like Evidens de Beaute and Dr. Barbara Sturm, as well as “lost remedies,” including the aromatherapy-based Aufguss body brushing and others that draw inspiration from Bavaria’s forests and monasteries.<\/p>\n
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The on-site gym has a plethora of new Technogym cardio and weight machines and offers personal training sessions.<\/p>\n
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The dramatically lit pool, meanwhile, feels like a classic German spa with slender arched alcoves, hydrotherapy beds and plenty of cushioned lounges and daybeds with abstract ceramic lighting sconces.<\/p>\n
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As for other amenities, the hotel can arrange cultural activities such as a private tour of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory and excursions with BMW.<\/p>\n\nERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhen it comes to the service, it is as polished but genuinely warm as you’d expect at a Rosewood property. Case in point: I ventured out for an afternoon walking tour and did not know rain was in the forecast, but one of the doormen trotted out after me to ensure I had an umbrella in hand.<\/p>\n\nERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Accessibility at the Rosewood Munich<\/h2>\n Although the hotel occupies two historical structures, it has been brought up to current accessibility requirements. There is a no-step entrance, and while many guests might take the stairs up to the reception area, there is an elevator to do so as well. All the guest room floors are accessible by elevator, as are the restaurant, the bar and the spa.<\/p>\n\nERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe hotel has three accessible rooms with features like grab bars by the toilet and in the shower, and floor plans that allow for maneuvering a wheelchair.<\/p>\n\nERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAs always, be sure to contact the hotel directly to book accommodations that meet your specific needs.<\/p>\n
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