The Cortiina is a luxury boutique hotel in the old town, on Ledererstrasse, in a position that is hard to beat for walkers. The Hofbraeuhaus, the Viktualienmarkt and the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum are each about two minutes' walk away, Marienplatz and the Old Town Hall about three, and Marienplatz station about six, so you can step out of the lobby into the middle of the city's best-known streets. It is a five-star property, small in scale, with a lobby fireplace, a terrace and the GRAPES wine bar, which serves breakfast and goes through to happy hour. A 24-hour health club offers yoga classes, bicycles can be borrowed free of charge, and the front desk can arrange babysitting for a fee. Rooms range from the compact Cosy room, of about 150 square feet, to Single rooms of around 215, Superior rooms of about 320 and Double Deluxe rooms of about 485 square feet, as well as suites of about 645 square feet that sleep four. Breakfast is a buffet at an extra charge, parking is available at a daily fee and an airport shuttle can be booked at an extra cost. Pets are welcome for a nightly fee. The Cortiina suits couples and independent travellers who like boutique hotels and want to eat and drink in the old town without using public transport, but those who need a large pool, spa and restaurants should look at the bigger hotels.
Location
Ledererstrasse is a short street in the heart of the Altstadt, between the Hofbraeuhaus and the Viktualienmarkt. Nearby restaurants include Augustiner am Platzl, the Weisses Braeuhaus im Tal and the Hofbraeuhaus itself. The Nationaltheater tram stop is about five minutes away, and the main sights, from the Residenz to the Frauenkirche, are all on foot. Evenings can be lively in the surrounding streets, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
Who it suits
Couples, solo travellers and small groups who want a high-quality boutique hotel with a strong location and a relaxed feel. The free bicycles are a bonus for those who want to explore the Isar and the English Garden. Families with young children can ask about the suites, though space is limited, and anyone who wants a pool should consider the Mandarin Oriental or the Charles instead.
Compared with nearby options
The Platzl Hotel is a similar traditional hotel in the same quarter, while the Mandarin Oriental, a few minutes away, offers a rooftop pool and larger restaurants at a higher rate. The Cortiina's strengths are its scale, its wine bar and its position a minute from the Hofbraeuhaus and the market. Expect rates to rise in Oktoberfest and December, and note that breakfast and parking are extra.
Why stay here
- ✓Two minutes to the Hofbraeuhaus
- ✓Two minutes to the Viktualienmarkt
- ✓GRAPES wine bar
- ✓24-hour health club and yoga
- ✓Free bicycle rentals
- ✓Terrace and lobby fireplace
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How close is the Cortiina to the Hofbraeuhaus?+
About two minutes on foot. The Viktualienmarkt is also two minutes away and Marienplatz about three.
Does the hotel have a restaurant or bar?+
It has the GRAPES wine bar, which serves breakfast and runs through to happy hour, and a terrace.
Can I borrow a bicycle?+
Yes. Free bicycle rentals are available.
