Opened in 2007 as part of the Lenbachgärten district in Munich, The Charles Hotel is a graceful addition to the city’s architectural landscape, with its soft Art Deco curves and natural façade of crème Sintra limestone. Named in honour of Sir Rocco Forte’s father, the renowned hotelier Lord Charles Forte, the hotel is a contemporary classic within the Rocco Forte Hotels collection.
Bordering Munich’s Old Botanical Garden and shaded by mature oak trees, The Charles was designed as a peaceful urban retreat in the heart of the Bavarian capital, with many of its elegant rooms and suites looking out over the gardens.
The building was designed by Munich-born architect Christoph Sattler of the firm Hilmer, Sattler & Albrecht, whose work also includes Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. Its design, rooted in the timeless elegance of the 1930s, simultaneously recalls the romance of grand 19th-century hotels along the Mediterranean, paying tribute to Munich’s reputation as “Italy’s northernmost city.”
Inside, a thoughtfully curated collection of paintings by the Munich artist Franz von Lenbach - who once lived nearby - adds a sense of place and history. Meanwhile, a botanical influence finds its way into the verdant dining room and terrace at Florio, where guests can enjoy classic Italian cuisine, inspired by the spirit of la dolce vita.
Set within the verdant Lenbachgärten quarter and close to the historic Königsplatz, the effortlessly elegant Charles Hotel in Munich is where contemporary style meets traditional Bavarian hospitality.
Set within the verdant Lenbachgärten quarter and close to the historic Königsplatz, the effortlessly elegant Charles Hotel in Munich is where contemporary style meets traditional Bavarian hospitality.
Set within the verdant Lenbachgärten quarter and close to the historic Königsplatz, the effortlessly elegant Charles Hotel in Munich is where contemporary style meets traditional Bavarian hospitality.