The Charles Hotel is a prestigious and luxurious top end hotel located in the centre of the fascinating city of Munich. Close to Munich's peaceful and charming Old Botanical Garden, it offers the city’s most spacious rooms and longest indoor pool.
Prestigious Location: Overlooking the peaceful Old Botanical Garden and just moments from Munich’s historic Old Town, museums, and luxury shopping streets.
Signature Rocco Forte Service: Warm, intuitive hospitality with personalised touches that make every guest feel at home.
Urban Wellness Retreat: An expansive spa with the city’s longest indoor hotel pool, state-of-the-art gym, and indulgent treatments by Irene Forte Skincare.
Opened in 2007 as part of the elegant Lenbach Garden development, The Charles Hotel is a proud member of the Rocco Forte collection, named in honour of Sir Rocco Forte’s father, Charles Forte. Built on the historic site of Munich’s former University Library, the hotel enjoys a prime location near Königsplatz and within easy reach of the city’s cultural heart.
Blending contemporary elegance with understated luxury, The Charles offers spacious, light-filled rooms dressed in soothing tones of taupe, moss green, and cream. Many feature private balconies, with views stretching over the tranquil Old Botanical Garden, while generous limestone-clad bathrooms add to the sense of indulgence.
At the heart of the hotel, Sophia’s Restaurant serves refined, botanically inspired bistro cuisine by day and exquisitely crafted dinners by night, while Sophia’s Bar tempts with expertly mixed cocktails in a sophisticated yet inviting setting.
When to visit
Speak to an Expert on Germany
Our team of travel specialists are waiting to help you book your next adventure.
Enquire NowThe Charles Hotel is located on Sophienstrasse, overlooking the Old Botanical Gardens and close to the main railway station. It's very convenient for the museum quarter and the Alte Pinakothek.
The Charles Hotel is in the city centre, easily accessible from Munich's international airport.
Little Adventurers in Germany
Your family's Bavarian adventure combines fairytale castles, Alpine lakes, and hands-on discoveries. From crafting ice cream in Munich to exploring Neuschwanstein's royal halls, cruising Lake Tegernsee, tobogganing down Tegelberg Mountain, and venturing into ancient salt mines, every day balances culture with playful exploration. We handle all the details, so you can focus on what matters: time together, unforgettable experiences, and memories that last.
Iconic Germany
Explore Germany at a relaxed pace, from Berlin’s vibrant streets to Bavaria’s fairy-tale castles. With private guides, seamless transfers and curated experiences, uncover iconic sights, historic streets, medieval towns and local flavours, effortless, immersive and unmistakably Scott Dunn.
Bayerischer Hof Munchen
An icon of Bavarian hospitality since 1841, Bayerischer Hof is Munich’s most celebrated grand hotel. Perfectly located in the city’s historic heart, Ideal for both families and couples, this legendary property is as much a destination as Munich itself.
Rosewood Munich
Where Bavarian heritage meets contemporary luxury, Rosewood Munich offers a stylish city-centre sanctuary with bespoke experiences and refined urban living.
Mandarin Oriental Munich
Mandarin Oriental Munich is located in the heart of the old city and offers excellent service and very luxurious accommodation, skilfully combining traditional German hospitality with the finesse and style you would expect from a Mandarin Oriental hotel.
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
What makes this property unique is its blend of heritage and exclusivity: a hotel that tells the story of Munich’s past while providing every modern luxury today’s traveller desires.
Spa & Resort Bachmair Weißach
Set beside Lake Tegernsee in the Bavarian Alps, Spa & Resort Bachmair Weissach combines Alpine charm with contemporary luxury, offering world-class wellness, gourmet dining, and year-round outdoor adventure.
Chiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat
Chiemgauhof is not just a hotel; it is a refined lakeside haven, a place to reconnect, rejuvenate, and discover the quieter, more poetic side of Bavaria.
Schloss Elmau
Set in a secluded Bavarian valley, Schloss Elmau combines world-class wellness, Michelin-starred dining, and year-round Alpine adventures with a rich cultural programme in an unforgettable mountain setting.
Hotel Goliath am Dom
Boutique Hotel Adara, Lindau
A beautifully restored medieval gem in the heart of Lindau’s old town, Boutique-Hotel Adara blends historic charm with contemporary elegance, offering an intimate retreat steps from the shores of Lake Constance.
Castle Neuschwanstein & Oberammergau village
Few landmarks capture the imagination quite like Neuschwanstein Castle. Rising above the Bavarian Alps, its turrets and towers seem plucked from a dream, a vision so enchanting it went on to inspire Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Jewish Berlin & Jewish Museum
Explore Berlin’s rich Jewish heritage with a private guide. Visit historic sites, memorials, and synagogues, from Moses Mendelssohn’s grave to the Holocaust Memorial, and discover how Jewish life has been revived in modern Berlin.
Ultimate Self-Driving Tour from Kronberg to Heidelberg
An exclusive self-drive adventure combining luxury performance with breathtaking scenery. With expert guidance and the world’s finest cars, discover the exhilaration of the open road in absolute style.
VIP Oktoberfest
Arrive at Oktoberfest with every detail arranged: private hotel pick-up, exclusive tent seating, food and drinks included, and a dedicated host ensuring a seamless, insider experience that feels curated just for you.
Munich Walking Tour Sights & Bites
Immerse yourself in Munich’s vibrant heart on this intimate walking tour, where history, culture, and cuisine come together to create an unforgettable experience.
Hockenheimring Porsche Track Experience
Unleash pure performance on the Hockenheimring with an exhilarating Porsche driving experience on both track and handling course.
Frankfurt Apple Wine Guided Walking Tour
Discover Frankfurt’s apple wine tradition on a private guided tour through Alt-Sachsenhausen. Cross the historic Eiserne Steg, taste authentic Ebbelwei, and enjoy local delicacies including Goethe’s favourite Grüne Soße.
Aying with Brewery Tour & Tasting
Upon your arrival at the hotel, a private driver will whisk you away to the picturesque village of Aying, a place where tradition and craftsmanship meet in the most delightful of ways.
Food & Art in Funky Kreuzberg
Discover Berlin’s raw creative spirit on a private journey through Kreuzberg. With an insider guide, explore hidden streets, taste local favourites, and uncover stories of art, migration and resilience in the city’s most authentic quarter.
