The Royal Bavarian
Playful-heritage boutique. Dark oak floors in herringbone pattern, Murano glass chandeliers, loden-cloth accents, a library stacked with Bavaria books and vinyl LPs, and an interior design concept (by DREIMETA) inspired by fin de siècle grand hotels. Tongue-in-cheek rather than reverential.
Book a Large or Extra Large room if you can — the step-up in space from 18 sqm to 20–30 sqm is worth it
Why It Matters
Occupies the historic Imperial Post and Telegraph building directly on Bahnhofplatz, opened Autumn 2017. The NENI Munich restaurant and Boilerman Bar are genuine local draws — not just hotel amenities. Green Key certified since December 2023.
A 165-room hotel that took over the former Main Post Office and Royal Telegraph Exchange at Munich's Hauptbahnhof — a Neorenaissance building from 1869. The 25hours group leaned fully into the building's regal history, layering in Bavarian iconography, ironic royal references, and warm oak-and-blue interiors without ever going kitschy about it. It's one of the best-positioned hotels in Munich: step outside and you're immediately at the city's central transport hub.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Extra Large
30 sqm (approx. 26–30 sqm) with king-size bed and room for an extra bed. Designed in feminine berry tones with a sitting area. Both Extra Large rooms and Suites come with a Schindelhauer bike included.
King · 30 sqm
Large
20–24 sqm with king, queen or twin bed. Design leans into hunting references — dark wall tones, loden cloth accents. City or quiet courtyard views available. The sweet spot for most couples.
King, Queen, or Twin · 22 sqm
Medium
18 sqm with a queen-size (160cm) bed. Pared-down design with cement tile floors and pinewood panelling. The entry-level room for couples. Tight on space but well equipped.
Queen (160cm) · 18 sqm
Peacock Suite
73 sqm with king-size bed, bathtub, rain shower, and a furnished living room. The biggest room in the house — genuinely royal-feeling. Also used for photo shoots and small private events for up to 10 people.
King · 73 sqm
Small
18 sqm with a single (120cm) bed. Compact and done well — cement tile floors, pinewood wall panelling, rain shower. Looks out onto the urban neighbourhood. Best for solo travellers passing through.
Single (120cm) · 18 sqm
Swan Suite
46–48 sqm with king-size bed, separate living room, and working area. Swan motifs woven throughout the design — subtle, not cheesy. The go-to for special occasions without paying Peacock Suite prices.
King · 46 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On the 1st floor — regional Munich finds, Soeder care products, everyday essentials, and 25hours branded items. Worth a browse; not a typical hotel gift shop.
Regular programming including concerts, readings, yoga classes, pizza-making workshops, and pottery classes. Schedule changes — check the events page before arrival.
Fleet of premium Schindelhauer belt-driven bikes in various models and sizes available for hire. The hotel provides a map with pre-curated bike tours around the city, including routes through the Englischer Garten. Extra Large rooms and suites include bike rental in the room rate.
A trio of vintage typewriters set up in the lobby on a wooden table with stools. Drop in, load up a sheet of paper, and write. Notes, letters, whatever. A genuinely analogue moment in a busy city hotel.
Red shelves stacked with vinyl LPs and books about Bavaria in the lounge area adjacent to the Boilerman Bar. The vinyl collection was curated in collaboration with SUPERSENSE, Vienna's specialist in analogue culture. Music plays exclusively on vinyl at the bar.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
First-floor function room with mountain-lodge charm, copper kettle, and modern AV tech. Up to 20 people. Also: the Library, the Aperitivo Bar, and the Peacock Suite can be booked for small events.
Continental/vegetarian breakfast buffet served at NENI. Mon–Fri 6:30am–10:30am; Sat–Sun 7am–11:30am. EUR 29 per person, not included in base rates.
Swiss natural cosmetics brand — refillable, sustainably produced.
Each room comes with a upcycled FREITAG or canvasco bag — a signature 25hours touch.
All rooms come with a stocked minibar included in the rate.
No on-site parking. The Elisenhof car park is 300 metres from the hotel at EUR 40 per day.
Certified Green Key since December 2023.
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