In the heart of Munich, the lively, personalized Königshof overlooks the famous Karlsplatz (Stachus) and the old part of the city, where it opened in 1862. The proprietors, the Geisel family, maintain its legend. As a mansion hotel, it attracts an extremely upmarket clientele but does not match the Mandarin Oriental as a premier address. The hotel offers traditional comforts plus up-to-date facilities. All its sleekly styled rooms have soundproofing and picture windows as well as well-maintained bathrooms with shower-tub combinations. There are interesting shopping and sightseeing streets nearby.