Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Munich's modern hotel in a historic setting
Built between 1896 and 1900, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost radiates a wonderful grandness. It was not, however, built as a hotel; rather, it was purposely designed as the impressive Royal Bavarian Main Post Office.
Around 90 years later, in 1993, it ceased to be a post office and its future was an open question. That is until Accor swooped in and opened it as a new addition to its luxury hotel chain in 2004.
Its exterior is covered by a preservation order, which provides a fascinating contrast to the modernized and transformed interior. The result is an elegant, modern hotel in a historic setting, featuring 339 rooms and 57 suites, and within a minute of Munich’s main station.
Around 90 years later, in 1993, it ceased to be a post office and its future was an open question. That is until Accor swooped in and opened it as a new addition to its luxury hotel chain in 2004.
Its exterior is covered by a preservation order, which provides a fascinating contrast to the modernized and transformed interior. The result is an elegant, modern hotel in a historic setting, featuring 339 rooms and 57 suites, and within a minute of Munich’s main station.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The original façade continues to be an impressive reminder of Italian High Renaissance style from a late 19th-century perspective, in this case clad with sandstone.
- While architects retained the west, east and south façades, the northern structure is a new and modern multi-story addition. The interior features glass and chromes, striking colors and shades that all provide this traditional building a stylish, contemporary interior.
- This modern ethos is mirrored throughout the Munich hotel, in the rooms and suites, the large spa area, lobby, bar, restaurant and numerous event and meeting rooms.
- Look out for the art dotted around the hotel, and particularly for the regularly changing art exhibitions in the lobby area.
- The most impressive of the 57 design-centric suites is the Magnificent Apartment, which covers more than 1,880 square feet, the largest the luxury hotel offers. It comes with a kitchenette, dressing room, a media wall, two balconies, and Jacuzzi and steam bath.
Things to Know
- The original post office was strategically positioned right next to the main station to take advantage of efficient transportation services and today this translates into a hotel that is incomparably accessible. It’s about 40 to 50 minutes on the S-Bahn from the Munich Airport.
- The grotto-like swimming pool in the spa is a beauty as it twists and turns around dark walls covered in mosaic tiles.
The Rooms
- All rooms are stylishly designed with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Bose Wave sound devices for music streaming from smartphones and tablets. Nespresso coffee machines are par for the course throughout.
- Designs vary, and rooms and suites have been renovated since the hotel opened in 2004. Sophisticated leather, chromes and woods are the décor features here.
- Accommodations all feature bathrooms with natural stone, modern showers and/or baths and Diptyque body products.
The Restaurant
- Délice La Brasserie serves haute fare by chef de cuisine Tom Tschierschke, who uses fresh and local products and merges them with French cooking techniques.
A delicate yet sophisticated menu at Délice La Brasserie offers a wide variety of light, innovative and vegan-friendly dishes. Try the Bayon ham from the Berkel slicer.
- Two acclaimed cocktail makers light up the Isarbar (Isar, the name of Munich’s river), and their creations are particularly enjoyable in warmer months when taken on the outdoor terrace.
Amenities
24-hour room service 
Babysitting services
Bar
Gym
Indoor pool
Meeting rooms
Pet friendly
Restaurants
Spa
Getting There
Bayerstraße 12, 80335 Munich, Germany
TEL49-89-599480
TEL49-89-599480
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
MUC (30-40 min)
