Andaz Munich Hotel Review: Munich, Germany

The Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor was a one-night stopover at the start of a trip to Greece. We had a direct flight from Detroit to Munich on the itinerary, so rather than connecting straight through, we decided to break it up — spend a night in Munich, see a bit of the city, then head on to Greece the next day.

This is a review of my one-night stay with my family at the Andaz Munich.

Location

The Andaz sits in the Schwabing district on Leopoldstraße, which puts you about 2-3 miles north of Munich’s city center. Schwabing is a quieter, more residential area than the touristy Marienplatz zone, with a mix of shops, restaurants, and the English Garden nearby. For a one-night layover where you want to see a bit of Munich without dealing with heavy tourist crowds, the location works well.

We took taxis each time we went downtown rather than dealing with the subway. The rides were straightforward and ran about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. For a short stay where you’re not trying to save every euro, it was easier than figuring out the U-Bahn system.

Lobby and Check-In

From the outside, the Andaz Munich looks more like a modern office building than a hotel — glass facade, corporate architecture, nothing that really signals “this is where you’re staying.” Once you walk inside, that changes completely. The lobby is warm and inviting, with contemporary design, wood accents, and an open layout that feels more like a boutique hotel than a business tower.

We had booked two rooms on points, and as a Hyatt Globalist, we were upgraded to an Andaz suite at check-in for one of the rooms and maintained the 2 twin bed room we booked for the other. The staff was friendly, and they had the Globalist benefits sorted without any confusion. For a one-night layover after a transatlantic flight, the whole process was quick and straightforward.

Rooms and Suites

The Andaz Munich has 277 rooms and suites, and they’re very spacious by European hotel standards. Standard rooms start at 409-462 square feet, which is large for Munich; most city hotels in Europe pack you into 300 square feet and call it luxury. The design is contemporary with a local Munich twist — wooden floors, custom artwork inspired by the city, designer sofas, and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Bath amenities are by Saskia Diez, which is a step above the usual hotel brands.

Suites range from around 750 square feet for the junior suites up to over 2,000 square feet for the penthouse. All of them follow the same design philosophy — open floor plans, lots of natural light, and a residential feel that actually works for longer stays.

The Andaz suite came in at around 750 square feet with an open layout that separates the sleeping area from the living space without feeling chopped up. The king bed sits in its own zone with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the city. The living area has a full sofa setup, a desk that’s actually large enough to work at, and the same big windows.

The living room area was quite spacious—not the usual hotel “sitting area” with one uncomfortable chair squeezed next to the window. You’ve got a full sofa, a proper coffee table, and enough room to actually use the space rather than just walk past it to get to the bed.

The bathroom is spacious with a freestanding tub and a separate walk-in rainfall shower. The layout gives you both options without feeling cramped, and the Saskia Diez bath products are a nice touch—above what most hotels offer.

One thing worth noting: the suite felt bright even on a gray Munich morning. The floor-to-ceiling windows let in a lot of natural light, which makes a real difference when you’re spending a night in the room after a long flight. The view from our suite looked out over the city toward the neighborhood rather than facing the highway, which kept it quieter than you’d expect for a hotel right on Leopoldstraße

Restaurants and Bars

The Andaz Munich has four main dining options on property—a ground-floor coffee bar, a Bavarian steakhouse that handles breakfast and dinner, Munich’s highest rooftop bar, and a lobby lounge with nightly happy hour.

Bicicletta is the ground-floor coffee bar with a bike theme running through the design. It has its own street entrance, so locals use it as a neighborhood coffee shop. The menu includes smoothies, fresh juices, sandwiches, salads, and pastries, along with standard coffee drinks. We stopped in for coffee when we arrived and before we left. It is a great coffee shop and a pleasant surprise!

The Lonely Broccoli is the main restaurant and handles both dinner and the breakfast buffet. The concept is billed as Munich’s “Modern Meat House” with charcoal-grilled cuts and Bavarian-inspired dishes prepared in an open kitchen. The breakfast buffet is where most guests spend time here—it’s extensive with hot dishes, fresh pastries, meats, cheeses, and made-to-order eggs. As Globalists, we got breakfast included, which saved about €48 per person daily.

M’Uniqo Rooftop Bar sits on the 12th and 13th floors and is marketed as Munich’s highest rooftop bar. The 360-degree views over the city and toward the Alps are the selling point. It’s open Wednesday through Saturday evenings and serves cocktails with small plates. We didn’t make it up there during our one-night stay, but the views from the spa level suggested it’s worth the trip if you have time.

The Andaz Lounge in the lobby runs a daily happy hour from 5-6 PM with complimentary Bavarian beer, wine, and pretzels. It’s a nice touch for an arrival evening when you don’t want to commit to a full dinner out.

Spa, Pool and Fitness Center

The spa is one of the hotel’s main draws — 2,000 square meters spread across the 5th and 6th floors with six treatment rooms, multiple saunas, steam baths, and sun decks with views over the city. It’s billed as the largest wellness facility in Munich, and the scale backs that up.

We arrived early in the morning before our room was ready for check-in, so we used the spa area to change and freshen up after the overnight flight. The 17-meter rooftop pool sits on the 5th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor sun decks. The pool connects to the fitness center, which is open 24/7 and equipped with Technogym cardio and strength equipment.

For a one-night layover we didn’t actually use any of the spa services, but the setup is clearly designed for guests who want to spend significant time there — day spa packages are available, and the whole space feels more like a standalone wellness destination than a hotel amenity tacked on for the website photos.

Final Thoughts

The Andaz Munich works really well for a one-night layover, which is exactly how we used it. The rooms are genuinely spacious by European standards, the breakfast included with Globalist status was solid, and the location makes it easy to get back to the airport the next day. The suite upgrade was a nice bonus that made the stop more comfortable after an overnight flight.

For a short Munich stay, this is a good use of Hyatt points. Standard rooms run 20,000 points per night at this Category 5 property, and the quality justifies that rate. If you’re spending multiple nights in Munich and plan to explore the city center heavily, you might prefer something closer to Marienplatz—but for layovers or if you want a quieter base with good amenities, the Andaz is perfect.

The spa and pool setup would be worth more attention on a longer stay. For us, it was mostly useful as a place to change before check-in, but if you’re there for a weekend or extended visit, the 2,000 square meters of wellness space is a legitimate selling point.

Booking Options

If you’re paying cash instead of using points, booking through Hyatt Privé via a travel advisor like Classic Travel adds meaningful value on top of the rate. You’ll get complimentary breakfast for two, a $100 hotel credit per stay, priority upgrade consideration at check-in, and guaranteed 4pm late checkout. For a property like the Andaz Munich, where breakfast runs around €48 per person, those benefits add up quickly—easily $200-300+ in value over a two-night stay at the same base rate you’d pay booking direct.