Cortiina Hotel, MunichCortiina Hotel in Munich, Germany has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 255 hotels we score in Munich. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $340 a night (cached, not a live quote).Cortiina Hotel is a 75-room boutique hotel in central Munich, opened in 2001 and part of the Design Hotels group. It sits within walking distance of Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus, with public transport close by. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, minibars and premium bedding, and there is a wine bar, a restaurant, room service and free Wi-Fi. The minimalist design uses distinctive furnishings, and guests report the property is kept very clean. It suits both leisure and business travellers who want a central base, though families should note that some rooms are compact and the bathrooms draw criticism for being small. Rates start around $340 per night.What stands out

Central Munich location near Marienplatz

Friendly, helpful staff

Immaculately clean rooms

Good breakfast variety

Watch out for

Bathrooms are quite small

Pillows are thin

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