Travelers who want to be in the center of the busiest tourist scene in Munich will find this hotel's location ideal. The six-floor hotel has two entrances. One leads to the Rindermarkt square and the other to the Viktualienmarkt. Streets outside the hotel entrances are crowded with tourists, parked bikes, and mopeds. Inside, the lobby offers a small sitting area with books, stylish fireplaces, and colorful rugs. Overall the atmosphere is buzzing, with some outside noise reaching the rooms. 

The Louis Hotel is on prime Munich real estate. The hotel is in the shadows of Saint Peter’s Church, which is less than a block away. The Viktualienmarkt, open since 1807, is at the hotel’s doorstep. Restaurants, bars, museums, historic sites, and shopping are within footsteps of the hotel. Guests recommend the Chocolaterie Beluga right outside. Marienplatz, the town center that dates back to 1158, is three minutes away on foot. The Fischbrunnen fountain, the New Town Hall, and a subway station are all three minutes away on foot. The airport is a 29-minute drive. Maximilian street, with high-end shopping, is a three-minute cab ride.

Wide-plank wood floors, stylish green velvet sofas, colorful rugs, and wood chairs fill all rooms. The color palette is earthy, with browns, greens (such as the green bed throws), and white (white walls, white linens). Features include CD/DVD players, writing desks with iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, stemware, minibars, safes, and uniquely designed storage cabinets. Bread and Boxer accessories are sold in rooms. Bathrooms have windows facing the bed, high-end toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Keycards operate the lights. Courtyard Rooms have Juliet balconies and windows that open inward. Market Deluxe Rooms feature small balconies overlooking the marketplace. Louis Rooms have two balconies (some facing Saint Peter’s Church), spacious shower/tub combos, walk-in showers, and double sinks.

Guests have free access to a small, bright gym that has modern equipment, a flat-screen TV on a coffee table, free bottled water, and towels. There are large windows covered by curtains. A dry sauna, with a stylish shower stall and towels, is also available.

Japanese cuisine is served in the Emiko restaurant, decorated with light wood furniture and green velvet cushioned chairs and booths. Large windows have views of the bustling Viktualienmarkt. Guests, though, complain of the pricey menu. The Emiko bar serves Asian-themed cocktails and is surrounded by velvet bar stools. The lounge offers comfy, chic furniture and two stylish fireplaces. There’s also a rooftop terrace bar that provides views of the courtyard and historic buildings. The wooden terrace features patio furniture, colorful striped umbrellas, planters, and a wall with climbing vines.

Two meeting rooms -- the Market and Courtyard rooms -- are connected by the foyer and can be rented out for functions of up to 30 people. The rooms have stylish light wood furniture, modern audiovisual equipment, and iPod docks. The roof terrace, restaurant, and bar can also be rented out for parties or meetings.