Edward
Hotel Blauer Bock Munich Review – 3/5
We stayed at the Hotel Blauer Bock for two nights in the second week of July and found it to be a mixed experience. While the hotel has some real strengths, particularly its fantastic location, it fell short of expectations in a few key areas for the price point.
The Good:
The hotel is clean and has a charming, classic feel. Its location right in the heart of Munich is excellent — steps away from great restaurants, beer gardens, and the vibrant city atmosphere.
The on-site drinks and desserts were genuinely outstanding.
Areas for Improvement:
Our room lacked air conditioning, which made sleeping quite uncomfortable during the warm July nights.
Unfortunately, our room was located directly above the kitchen. We could clearly smell cooking oil and hear the clanging of pots, pans, and nightly cleaning activities, which made it harder to rest.
With the windows open, I was uneasy about security because the fire escape walkway runs right past the room.
Like many European hotels, there was no ice machine and no mini-fridge in the room.
The TV was mounted in an awkward spot on the wall with very little clearance.
Additional Notes:
If you book through a 3rd-party site such as Expedia, breakfast will not be included.
Keep in mind that Munich doesn’t have the same early-morning coffee culture as in the U.S. Waking up early for a good cup of coffee and a bagel or donut isn’t really a thing here — don’t expect coffee shops to open before 8AM or 9AM.
We stayed at the Hotel Blauer Bock for two nights in the second week of July and found it to be a mixed experience. While the hotel has some real strengths, particularly its fantastic location, it fell short of expectations in a few key areas for the price point.
The Good:
The hotel is clean and has a charming, classic feel. Its location right in the heart of Munich is excellent — steps away from great restaurants, beer gardens, and the vibrant city atmosphere.
The on-site drinks and desserts were genuinely outstanding.
Areas for Improvement:
Our room lacked air conditioning, which made sleeping quite uncomfortable during the warm July nights.
Unfortunately, our room was located directly above the kitchen. We could clearly smell cooking oil and hear the clanging of pots, pans, and nightly cleaning activities, which made it harder to rest.
With the windows open, I was uneasy about security because the fire escape walkway runs right past the room.
Like many European hotels, there was no ice machine and no mini-fridge in the room.
The TV was mounted in an awkward spot on the wall with very little clearance.
Additional Notes:
If you book through a 3rd-party site such as Expedia, breakfast will not be included.
Keep in mind that Munich doesn’t have the same early-morning coffee culture as in the U.S. Waking up early for a good cup of coffee and a bagel or donut isn’t really a thing here — don’t expect coffee shops to open before 8AM or 9AM.
