Picolo recommends · Hotel in Munich, Bavaria
Mandarin Oriental
A small pool on the roof, the tiled rooftops of the old town all around, and on a clear day the Alps standing pale on the horizon.
On a clear summer morning you can swim on the roof and look south to the mountains. The building dates from the 1800s, and it stands on a side street that stays surprisingly peaceful for somewhere this central.
Walk one way and you reach the Hofbräuhaus and its long tables. Walk the other and you are among the designer windows of Maximilianstrasse. Inside, the mood is hushed, the rooms are restful and the staff are attentive without fuss.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Mandarin Oriental
This is our choice for couples. It combines a quiet room and thoughtful service with a location that lets you walk to almost everything, and the roof terrace is one of the best places in the city for a drink at dusk.
Do not book it for the pool alone. It is small and only opens in the warmer part of the year, so a winter stay is about the rooms and the service. Prices are among the highest in Munich.
What you get
- Small rooftop pool, open in the warm season
- Terrace with views to the Alps
- Personal, discreet service
- Restaurant in the hotel
- Quiet, restful rooms
A day at Mandarin Oriental
- Morning
- A swim on the roof while the old town wakes up.
- Midday
- Window shopping along Maximilianstrasse.
- Afternoon
- A walk to the Isar and the Englischer Garten.
- Evening
- A drink on the roof terrace as the light fades over the towers.
Location
Altstadt, Munich, Germany
Open in MapsQuestions about Mandarin Oriental
Is the rooftop pool at Mandarin Oriental Munich open all year?
No. The pool is small and only open in the warmer months, roughly late spring to early autumn, so do not count on it for a winter stay.
Is Mandarin Oriental Munich good for couples?
Yes, it is our romantic pick in Munich, thanks to its quiet rooms, attentive service and roof terrace with views over the city.
Can you see the Alps from Mandarin Oriental Munich?
On clear days, yes. From the roof terrace the mountains are visible to the south, beyond the rooftops of the old town.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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