The setting is perfect – right in the heart of the trendy Gärtnerplatz quarter, with various shops, cafes and lively nightspots right on the doorstep. Munich’s very first design hotel, the Hotel Advokat München, presents itself with effortless cool: art and design are the real stars here. The busts, paintings, flower arrangements, hand-picked furniture and lighting elements spread around the building are testament to the passion for design.

The 50 rooms are decorated in warm, earthy tones. The delightful humour and charm of this establishment lie in the detail – quality not quantity. Wardrobes with glass doors and little curtains, spotless white pillows with a cheeky fresh apple peeking out, large grandly-framed mirrors which make the rooms seem larger than they are.

The breakfast room in this three-star establishment faces the street and has something of an art installation. The lovingly arranged breakfast is not only a tasty treat for nightowls.

When the temperature outdoors allows, a visit to the roof top terrace, with its original furniture, is an absolute must! It is an oasis of calm, right in the heart of the city, with wonderful views of the city’s idyllic back yards.