I have been coming to Munich for more than 30 years and have stayed in nearly all the Hotels in the train station area including the Pensions. I have also stayed at several of the highly rated 5 Star hotels in Munich. Many of the reviewers have mentioned the so-called "scary area" that this hotel is situated in as a negative. Travelers should keep in mind that this area is the Munich equivalent of a "red light district" and that prostitution in Germany is legal, regulated, and taxed. Prostitutes and their "managers" in Munich have better medical care than most Americans. It is unlikely that people have much to worry about when staying in that part of town other than being somewhat embarrassed. Women should have no fear to be out at night. While crime is possible anywhere at anytime and in any country, this area of Munich is generally safer than mid-town New York City, day or night or Chicago or Boston for that matter.
As for the hotel, it is an above average Courtyard Marriott property (I am a Platinum Member of the Marriott Rewards program and for business only stay in Marriott properties) and its breakfast selection is above average for Germany in general. For the price, it is one of the best 3 Star hotels in Munich and is certainly the best 3 Star hotel in the area. It is better than most of the so-called and self-catagorized 4 Star hotels in the train stations area. It is clearly NOT a 4 start hotel, nor does it claim to be. No Courtyard Marriott is a 4 Star hotel using any standard definition for "Stars". It is a solid 3 star establishment with the expected Marriott consistency and none of the drabness and tired ambiance so common now in European hotels. If you are looking for a Bavarian style hotel with Bavarian "gemutlichkeit", this is not the hotel for you. If you are looking for a modern "American" or "Euromodern" style hotel, then this hotel will be sufficient and it's a short walk to a beer hall for your daily Bavarian cultural "injection".
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