Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

Oriental principals, European luxury

The hotelling yin and the yang are in perfect harmony at this five-star luxury number.

The designers took an Asian approach with the décor combining straight lines with contrasting darks and lights.

All rooms have at least a double bed. Standard rooms are modern and well-appointed but can be a bit on the small side.

I particularly liked the sliding partitions that can open the bathroom up to the bedroom. From the suites on the eighth floor you can see the Alps on a clear day. There’s an international restaurant, cocktail bar and “Suzie W.” bistro majoring in Asian-Euro fusion cuisine.

The cavernous black marble spa-room had me sweating in a good way, it even has its own café. There’s also a designer swimming pool, gym and massage service.