Carat Hotel & Apartments Munchen - Munich, Germany 

We rented an apartment (not hotel room) at the Carat and found it to be clean and comfortable. The main room was furnished with a large bed (two twins put together, European style), sofa bed, table and chairs, breakfast bar with three barstools, and a television. The separate kitchenette was well supplied (coffee maker, oven, stove, fridge and plates/utensils), but lacked a toaster or dishwasher. The spacious bathroom featured a tub/shower. While others have commented on the small size and older furnishings of the hotel rooms here, we found the apartment to be ample for three people; furnishings, lighting and hallways appeared relatively new, and everything was very clean. The apartment building has a TINY elevator and a bright, open stairway. We did not try the hotel breakfast, preferring to buy groceries and relax over breakfast in the apartment. The staff were very friendly and fluent in English. The location is perfect -- a 15-20 minute walk from major attractions in central Munich, such as Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, and Pinakothek museums. U-bahn and tram connections are close by. In all, this was a very good value for a comfortable stay in a great location.