Picolo recommends · Hotel in Munich, Bavaria
The Charles
Spacious, light rooms looking out over the trees of the Old Botanical Garden, and a pool big enough to save a rainy day.
From many of the windows you look into treetops rather than traffic. The Charles stands beside the Old Botanical Garden, a small green park between the main station and the museums of the Kunstareal.
Rooms are generous and decorated in soft, pale tones, which makes a real difference when you are travelling with children. Downstairs there is a spa and a pool that ranks among the largest of any hotel in central Munich.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Charles
This is our family choice in Munich. Space, a big pool and the station around the corner make life easier with children, and it works just as well for couples who want luxury away from the busiest streets.
You are not in the old town. Marienplatz is about ten minutes’ walk, and the area around the station is more functional than pretty. If you want to step straight out among the sights, choose a hotel in the Altstadt.
What you get
- One of the largest hotel pools in central Munich
- Spa
- Spacious rooms that suit families
- Views over the Old Botanical Garden
- Restaurant in the hotel
A day at The Charles
- Morning
- A swim before breakfast while the children still have energy.
- Midday
- The Deutsches Museum or the Pinakothek galleries.
- Afternoon
- A walk through the park and on to Karlsplatz.
- Evening
- An early dinner, then back to the pool.
Location
Maxvorstadt, Munich, Germany
Open in MapsQuestions about The Charles
Is The Charles good for families?
Yes, it is our family pick in Munich. The rooms are roomy, the pool is large and the main station is a few minutes away.
How far is The Charles from the old town?
The old town is about ten minutes’ walk away, past Karlsplatz and into the pedestrian streets.
Does The Charles have a pool?
Yes. Alongside the spa there is a pool that ranks among the biggest in any central Munich hotel.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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