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How much Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor costs and how to book

I scored a great deal on the Andaz Munich during a World of Hyatt “Members Save More” sale, paying just over $300 a night. The Andaz Munich generally goes for around $415 a night.

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When I searched using World of Hyatt points in July, there was no standard night availability, though a suite was available for 40,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Standard rooms, if you can find availability, cost 20,000 World of Hyatt points per night at this Category 5 property.

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The total for my two-night stay came to $657.87, which earned me 4,276 World of Hyatt points, worth about $73, according to TPG’s latest valuations. Because I have top-tier Globalist status, I received a 30% bonus, resulting in an additional 1.5 points per dollar spent.

When booking the Andaz Munich, you’ll want to use one of the credit cards that earn the most points for Hyatt stays, as well as one that possibly offers automatic World of Hyatt elite status for value-added benefits. These include:

• World of Hyatt Credit Card: Earn 4 points per dollar spent at Hyatt hotels and resorts, automatic Discoverist status and five elite night credits per year toward a higher tier.
• World of Hyatt Business Credit Card: Earn 4 points per dollar spent at Hyatt hotels and resorts, automatic Discoverist status and five elite night credits per year toward a higher tier for every $10,000 spent each calendar year.

I used my World of Hyatt Credit Card to pay for the room charges and a few meals, which earned me another 2,910 World of Hyatt points.

The 7,186 World of Hyatt points earned during this stay are worth approximately $122 at TPG’s current valuations.

Rooms at Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor

I was assigned room 505 at the Andaz Munich, which was a highlight of my stay. At check-in, I was upgraded to a huge junior suite with a king-size bed facing large light-filled windows.

Despite not being a true suite, the room had several different seating areas. One corner had a long work desk; a long padded bench ran the length of the windows and there was a small dining table in one corner of the “living room” part of the studio suite.

One of the best parts of the room was the cool, modern art strategically placed in my room and every room at the hotel. The Andaz Munich has a fantastic collection, especially if you are into pop art or abstract expressionism.

Check out the funky metal pretzel in the lobby. Fun.

High design is the order of the day at the Andaz, like this multicolored atrium not far from my room.

Cool art was all over the hotel, even inside the public restrooms.

When I arrived, an intriguing welcome amenity awaited me at the small dining table in my suite. At first, it seemed to be a rock garden. However, camouflaged among the rocks were a few tasty chocolates.

I enjoyed the stark desk with plenty of outlets that gave me a clean space to get some work done with a cityscape view just off to the right.

My room had beautiful blond herringbone patterned plank floors offset by an area rug under the bed.

As I entered the room, the bathroom was immediately on the right. It was very roomy, with a water closet on one side with a simple toilet. On the other side of the bathroom was a large shower with a wand-type shower head and a rain-style head in the ceiling. Large loose toiletries by Silver Saskia Diez were on a shelf in the shower and near the sink.

There were also lighted mirrors on either side of the long sink bar. The crystal glasses were a nice touch.

I didn’t have time to soak, but the free-floating tub was the bathroom’s centerpiece and looked inviting. While the bathroom was open to the room, it could be closed off with a sliding door.

My room was equipped with a large, rotating flat-screen 65-inch TV, a hair dryer, plush robes and slippers, blackout curtains, Nespresso-style coffeemaker and electric kettle, iron and ironing board. There were several large closets along one of the walls with plenty of room for hanging garments and storing luggage. The closets also lit up at night, which created a cool effect in the room.

The bed was very comfy, with crisp white linens from Andaz’s brand. The robes were by a German brand labeled Fleischmann Mietwasche.

Over the years, I’ve heard a lot about Andaz’s famous free minibar with local treats, but I was a bit disappointed with the sparse offerings.

The free minibar items consisted of two still and two bubbly versions of the German-brand mineral water Otto Pachmayr, two varieties of Eizbach sodas and Lisas kettle chips, also a German brand made with organic potatoes. It was, frankly, a bit sad. In my humble opinion, Andaz should either bulk up these offerings or ditch the perk altogether.

The coffee and tea bar was at the other end of the console, with all the ingredients for tea or coffee. I asked for more pods for the coffee machine a few times, and the refills were brought quickly. The coffee machine and pods were by the premium coffee brand Julius Meinl from Vienna. They were good, though I still prefer Nespresso.

Friendly front office team leader Lisa Fiener gave me a tour of some of the suites, which come in various layouts and room types, including some with full kitchens and space for entertaining.

Next time I visit, I will use a suite night upgrade award from Hyatt to try out one of the larger rooms.

What I ate at Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor

The Andaz Munich offers several dining options, including The Lonely Broccoli restaurant, which serves dinner and breakfast, Bicicletta & Terrace, a coffee bar in the lobby and M’Uniqo Rooftop Bar & Terrace on the roof.

The Lonely Broccoli

The Lonely Broccoli is Andaz Munich’s main restaurant. It offers both indoor dining and a large terrace. I recommend making reservations for dinner. Because of a large corporate gathering, I almost missed my chance to dine here because I didn’t make reservations. It gets busy.

One of the perks of Globalist status is free breakfast, and the Andaz Munich didn’t disappoint. Several large buffets were filled with fresh fruit, juices, pastries, meats and more each morning I was there.

Waitstaff was also on hand for specialty coffees, and you could request eggs cooked to order.

Breakfast costs $48 per person. Guests can also have a la carte breakfast in the lobby’s Andaz Lounge.

Dinner was wonderful with friendly and efficient service despite the restaurant being full. They brought warm bread with butter and olive oil to the table. I had a small Caesar salad ($16.50) topped with pretzel croutons. For my main dish, I ordered the pappardelle bolognese for $23. The pasta was slightly al dente with a delicious meat sauce. I dunked a few pieces of bread in because it was so good.

It was a perfect dinner (well, aside from too many carbs).

Room service at Andaz Munich

I experienced Andaz’s room service once during my stay and was satisfied. The meal came quickly and was delicious. The extensive menu has the same offerings as the Andaz Lounge in the lobby.

I had the wagyu beef burger with a side of fries ($35). The burger was cooked well, though I wasn’t a huge fan of the onion jam. It hit the spot. I topped it off with a plum dessert that I picked up earlier from the hotel’s coffee bar. I’d tell you how much it was, but they let me take it for free when I stopped by since they were closing up for the day. This unexpected treat was just the right amount of sweet and tart.

Bicicletta & Terrace

The aforementioned coffee bar, Bicicletta & Terrace, is in the lobby, with entrances to the street or to the hotel. The bicycle theme is carried over to the seating and terrace area. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, they offer coffee, wine and beer, sandwiches and desserts. Smoothies start around $8, and an espresso costs $2.50.

M’Uniqo Rooftop Bar & Terrace

M’Uniqo Rooftop Bar & Terrace is the hottest ticket at the Andaz Munich. It’s not open on Sundays and Mondays, so I didn’t get to take advantage of it, but I did get a quick tour. It’s sometimes closed for events and is only open in the evenings, so I strongly advise making reservations.

The hotel describes it as “Venice-inspired,” but it’s all about the wraparound views of Munich. Patrons can order sharing plates, pizza, cocktails and wine, and enjoy the breathtaking cityscape views.

Cocktails are inspired by international destinations and include drinks like From Bologna with Love, made with Amaro Montenegro liquor and Calvados, for $17.50. Bites to share include sweet and sticky black prawns for $31, truffle fries for $13 or a smoked salmon pizza for $20.

The Andaz Lounge Bar

The Andaz Lounge Bar is a fun meeting spot in the main lobby with a wide variety of seating options, including chairs and benches, and little living room-style arrangements with couches.

It’s open all day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and you can order any kind of beverage, including espresso drinks. You can also order food from the main kitchen. The menu here is similar to the room service menu, with something for everyone. Highlights include fresh lake trout for $37 and the Jamaican-style spring chicken for $31.