Historic Altstadt, Munich's medieval old town, is steeped in tradition yet awash with cutting-edge art, architecture and haute-cuisine culture.  Just blocks from the famed Maximilianstrasse (one of the city's four royal avenues), Mandarin Oriental Munich is perfectly in the centre of it all.  A self-guided walking tour from this modern, sophisticated hotel will have you bouncing between food stalls, beer gardens, and boutiques.  Once you've filled your appetite with German fare, feed your mind at one of the three Pinakothek art museums, curated with some of the best collections in Europe.
 
Private Perks: $100 dining credit, complimentary daily breakfast, early check-in and late check-out, complimentary upgrade, and more.