Karlsplatz 25 Hotel Koenigshof Muenchen-1

The Hotel Königshof is a

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. It is part of the hotel group Geisel Privathotels and

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. The building is listed as a historic monument in the Bavarian heritage register. Martin Fauster, the chef of the hotel restaurant since 2004, has received one Michelin Star.

Location

München Karlsplatz postcard late 19th century

The hotel is located in the

city district named Ludwigsvorstadt, just few meters west of the historic square named

Karlsplatz (Stachus) Stachus is a large square in central Munich, Bavaria. The square was officially named Karlsplatz in 1797 after the unpopular Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria. Munich natives seldom use that name, calling the square instead ''Stachus'', afte ...

. Originally, a roundabout similar to the east side of the square was planned, yet it was never realized. The Hotel Königshof is situated in the apex of the proposed half-circle across from the

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History

In the beginning of the 19th century, the architect Gustav Vorherr received the land on which the hotel is located from King Max I. Joseph for his service regarding the expansion of the city. The architect eventually built a private residence in the classical style. The house, owned by Baron von Sternbach, served as a meeting place for a group of scholars who were called to Munich by Maximilian I. Joseph (Bavaria). The guests included writers such as

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, Friedrich Bodenstedt, as well as the art historian and poet

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, court theatre director Francis von Dingelstedt, and Franz von Kobell. In 1866, the building with the central location between the city center and the main train station became Hotel Bellevue. After the beginning of

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, the hotel was renamed Hotel Königshof. In 1938, the hotel, which consisted of 200 beds at the time, was taken over by Karl and Anna Geisel. Both started as innkeepers at the

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Löwenbräu beer tent, and also owned several wine farms. During

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, the hotel was destroyed up to the outer walls. After the destruction, the Geisel family decided to rebuild the hotel, which was completed in 1955. In 1970, a complete renovation was undertaken. At the beginning of 2019, the hotel is being demolished, and an elegant replacement will be built in its place.

Facilities

The hotel offers 71 single and double rooms, 16 suites, 180 underground parking spaces, as well as a spa area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and fitness room. Moreover, the gourmet restaurant Königshof, which was awarded one Michelin star and 18 out of 20 points from

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, is located inside the hotel.

Awards

Among others, the Hotel Königshof received the following awards: * Hotelier of the Year 2008 - AHGZ * Hotel of the Year 2005 - Schlummer Atlas *

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– One star for Martin Fauster, Gourmet Restaurant Königshof *

- 18 of 20 points for Martin Fauster, Gourmet Restaurant Königshof *

- Sommelier of the Year 2008, Stéphane Thuriot * Concierge of the Year - 2011 Christian Netzle

Literature

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External links

Website Hotel Königshof
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