For a taste of royal Bavarian flair, take a seat in the Lobby Lounge and let Munich’s grand-hotel glamour do the talking. Beneath glittering chandeliers and among marble, plush armchairs and the gentle bustle of Maximilianstraße outside, choose between afternoon tea, Champagne or a little something sweet. If you’re staying the night, return after dark for a drink and soak up the grand-hotel mood.

Bread, bread, bread galore. Golden, crusty loaves, sticky, salty pretzels and a whole plethora of buns. There's many reasons why this quaint, little spot has stolen our heart but it's the flavours that really satiate all of our doughy needs. 

If it's not the Matsuhisa restaurant that draws us to the Mandarin Oriental, it's that iconic rooftop terrace fit with that ever-so glorious outdoor swimming pool. That's all before even mentioning the Neo-Biedermeier design-core rooms.