Louis Hotel

Not yet ten years old, design hotel Louis delivers superb, understated elegance in a hard-to-beat location right on the Viktualienmarkt. You’re a minute’s walk (max!) from Marienplatz and five minutes from the lovely river Isar. The whole place exudes restful, pared-down comfort, with beautiful wooden floorboards, hand-woven rugs, soft lighting and a serene palette of whites, cool greens and mellow greys. Many rooms have a generous wooden writing desk, as well as delicate Japanese prints on the wall. Louis’ excellent Emiko restaurant continues the theme, serving modern Japanese cuisine in the luminous dining area or, in summer months, on the stunning rooftop terrace with views over St Peter’s, Frauenkirche and Rathaus.