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Munich

Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel

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Set within the verdant Lenbachgärten quarter and close to the historic Königsplatz, the effortlessly elegant The Charles Hotel in Munich is where contemporary style meets traditional Bavarian hospitality. Indulge yourself in our world class spa, enjoying exclusive products made from botanics grown at our Sicilian resort, and swim a few laps in our luxurious pool.

Sophienstrasse 28, 80333 Munich, Germany
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Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel

About Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel

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The elegant The Charles Hotel, the Bavarian jewel of the Rocco Forte Hotels, is situated in the very heart of the city adjacent to the Old Botanical Garden and is the ideal starting point for business and leisure guests, with the Koenigsplatz, the old town and superb shopping opportunities just a short walk away.

The luxurious new-build 5-star-superior Hotel provides the same attention to detail, exceptional levels of comfort and personal service for which Rocco Forte Hotels have become so well known.

The Charles Hotel offers besides the biggest standard rooms of the city, 24 luxurious and effortlessly sophisticated suites. The 200 sqm Royal Suite “Monforte” is located on the top floor and provides a rooftop terrace with magnificent view to the Alps. The complete 8th floor can also be booked as a private floor, existing of 4 Bedrooms.

The furnishings and decorations of all rooms and suites reflect the region and mirror the impressive design style of Olga Polizzi, the creative interior designer of the Rocco Forte Hotels and sister of the founder Sir Rocco.

FLORIO - An Italian Original in Munich. The timeless elegance of la Dolce Vita. Classic Italian dishes inspired by the swing of the seasons, meant for sharing with good company. Our classic Italian dishes are profound in their simplicity - ingredients selected with the greatest respect for nature in a menu created by Fulvio Pierangelini, the Godfather of Italian cooking.

The 800 square meters The Charles Spa has the largest indoor hotel pool in Munich, heated relax chairs, steam bath, sauna, wellness showers, relaxation room as well as five treatment rooms for relaxing spa rituals. A modern fitness room equipped with the latest cardiovascular and muscle building appliances from TechnoGym with integrated TV screens offers sportsmen and women a comprehensive workout. On request a personal trainer is at your disposal for fitness, nourishment and exercise questions, health check as well as Yoga, Pilates or Thai Chi classes.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

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Rocco Forte Knights is Rocco Forte's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100-200 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity

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Rooms and suites

12 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Classic Room
2Deluxe Park View Room
3Deluxe Panoramic View Room
4Junior Suite
5Junior Suite Deluxe Park View
6Superior Junior Suite
Our sophisticated Superior Junior Suite marry classic elegance with contemporary comforts. A neutral, natural colour palette runs throughout, brightened with sophisticated pops of colour from the hardback books to the soft furnishings.
Suites
7Classic Suite
8Signature Park View Suite
9Signature Panoramic View Suite
10Lord Forte Suite
11Forte Suite
12Monforte Royal Suite

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Rocco Forte Knights always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100-200 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

What room types does Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel offer?

Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel lists Classic Room, Deluxe Park View Room, Deluxe Panoramic View Room, Junior Suite, Junior Suite Deluxe Park View, Superior Junior Suite and 6 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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