The Charles Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Munich has unveiled a new makeover after completing an extensive renovation of its ground floor. The new design, created by Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen in collaboration with Olga Polizzi, features a new color palette complemented by a botanical theme, which flows from the redesigned lobby, to the Florio restaurant, bar and terrace, and through to the newly opened Circle Bar.
The refreshed lobby offers a grand welcome to hotel guests and visitors, complete with a central table framed by statues, floral arrangements and artwork.
Florio restaurant, created by Fulvio Pierangelini, creative director of food at Rocco Forte Hotels draws its inspiration from the neighboring Old Botanical Garden. Now joined by the newly opened Florio Bar, the botanical theme continues with the rainforest green marble of the reception counter, two strelitzias and newly upholstered green benches. In addition to small dishes and snacks, the menu offers a large selection of drinks in the style of the Italian aperitivo tradition, complemented by open wines and premium spirits. In addition, the new Private Dining Room has parquet flooring in various shades of brown and floral murals. Serving a breakfast buffet in the morning, the room can also be transformed into a private dining room for intimate events and dinners. The newly designed terrace spans more than 2,150 square feet, and offers large parasols, floor lanterns and new wrought iron furniture in soft shades of green. The space is perfect for guests can enjoy a drink on warm summer days.
Elsewhere, the newly opened Circle Bar in the lobby sports an inviting Art Deco setting, where guests can enjoy a range of champagnes, snacks, coffee, tea and afternoon patisserie creations.
Located between the Old Botanical Garden, Karlsplatz and Königsplatz, The Charles, a Rocco Forte Hotel is the ideal starting point for business and leisure travelers to explore the city. Built in 2007, the hotel has 160 guestrooms and suites, which, with a minimum size of more than 430 square feet, are among the largest in Munich. The Charles Hotel is part of The Leading Hotels of the World.
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