"The stately Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski was built in 1858 near the Bavarian State Opera in the Old Town as a symbol of modernity: It offered then-high-tech amenities like running water (hot water, to boot!) and gas lights. Over its 160-year history, it’s stayed with the technology curve, as well as maintained its status as one of the most prestigious hotels in Munich. While the rooms are on the modern side, the lobby retains its old-world glamour with wood-paneled walls and an incredible stained-glass ceiling." - Stefanie Waldek