Scheck Hotel

Unterföhring, Germany
8.2 Excellent
Münchner Straße 15, Unterfohring, 85774 Munich, Germany

Overview

You know what caught me off guard about the Scheck Hotel? The lobby actually feels like someone’s really well-appointed living room rather than that sterile corporate vibe you get at most four-star places. I mean, there are these deep leather chairs that you can actually sink into – not the kind that look good but feel like sitting on cardboard.

The whole place has this understated thing going on that I really appreciated. The rooms are honestly bigger than I expected, and here’s something I never thought I’d care about until I stayed here – the curtains actually block out light completely. Like, pitch black at 7 AM if you want it. The beds are that perfect firmness where you don’t feel like you’re sinking into quicksand but you’re not sleeping on a board either. What really sold me though was the shower pressure. I know it sounds silly, but after a long day you just want a shower that doesn’t feel like someone’s gently misting you with a spray bottle.

The staff seems to actually know what they’re doing without being weirdly hovery about it. Check-in was smooth – no standing around for twenty minutes while they hunt for your reservation or try to upsell you on room upgrades you don’t want. And honestly, the breakfast setup is solid. Not groundbreaking, but they’ve got good coffee (which is half the battle) and actual fresh fruit, not the sad pre-cut stuff that’s been sitting under heat lamps. The WiFi works properly throughout the building too, which shouldn’t be noteworthy in 2024 but somehow still is at a lot of hotels. I was able to take calls from my room without that choppy connection thing happening.

The location works well if you’re someone who prefers being slightly off the main tourist drag but still close enough to walk places. It’s quiet at night – I’m talking actually quiet, not “quiet except for the street cleaning trucks at 5 AM” quiet. Parking isn’t a nightmare either, which is saying something. The neighborhood has that nice mix of local spots and places visitors actually want to go, so you’re not stuck eating hotel food or hunting down the nearest chain restaurant. There’s this little café about two blocks away that locals seem to frequent – always a good sign.

Look, it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, and that’s exactly why it works. The 8.2 rating makes sense to me – it’s the kind of place that gets the important stuff right without any unnecessary drama. You’ll sleep well, the amenities work like they’re supposed to, and you won’t feel like you’re getting nickel and dimed for basic things. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need from a hotel stay.

Accommodations

Double Room with Garden View

1 extra-large double bed

Max persons: 2

From $208

Double Room with Terrace

1 extra-large double bed

Max persons: 2

From $220

Deluxe Room

1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed

Max persons: 2

From $232

Junior Suite

2 x 1 extra-large double bed

Max persons: 2

From $258

Facilities & Amenities

Air conditioning Room service Accessible parking Sun terrace Terrace Garden Fitness/spa locker rooms Spa lounge/relaxation area Spa facilities Spa and wellness centre Sauna Snack bar
Bedroom 2
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
General 10
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Kitchen 1
  • Refrigerator
Parking 1
  • Accessible parking
Bathroom 8
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors 4
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness 13
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Activities 6
  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
Living Area 2
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink 6
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Room Amenities 1
  • Socket near the bed
Languages spoken 2
  • German
  • English
Cleaning services 1
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security 4
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
Media & Technology 3
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Reception services 4
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities 2
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Outdoor swimming pool Free! 4
  • Opening times
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Sun umbrellas
Entertainment and family services 1
  • Baby safety gates

Guest Reviews

8.2 Excellent 10 reviews
Staff
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Value for money
7.9
V
Verena New Zealand 23 May 2025
9/10

As usual great stay in good location, right at the English garden, awesome gym& sauna and grateful we lived on ground level as my luggage is heavy. Always coming back!!

What could be improved: Unfortunately there are so many smokers in Germany and they smoked right in front of our room/ terrace. I am highly allergic to it. The cigarette smoke would also blow up into the gym, one day which is not pleasant.

R
Rabeea Israel 24 January 2025
7/10

The gym and sauna added a great value to my stay. The food in the restaurant is very good in breakfast and dinner.

What could be improved: The room lacks of tea/coffee set. Also the heating is difficult to control. There is underfloor heating, but sometimes it is not enough in cold weather.
The air blower in the bathroom and toilete are noisy.
The rooms are located outside the gym and sauna building, but that is not a big issue, you just need to be well dressed in cold weather to go between the buildings.

P
Panagiotis Germany 20 January 2025
9/10

It combines sport facilities with a very cosy environment to spend your staying

Location

Münchner Straße 15, Unterfohring, 85774 Munich, Germany

Surroundings

What's nearby:

  • Festwiese: 2.3 km
  • English Garden: 2.9 km
  • Trakehner Platz: 4.5 km
  • Englischer Garten: 3.8 km
  • Bezirkssportanlage: 3.7 km
  • Kunstforum Arabellapark: 3.9 km
  • FC Rot-Weiß Oberföhring: 1.9 km
  • Spielplatz Grimmeisenstraße: 2.4 km
  • Spielplatz Wahnfriedallee IV: 2.4 km
  • Nacktbadebereich 5: Schwabinger Bucht: 2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • RestaurantSUBWAY: 300 m
  • Restaurant Scheck in: 50 m
  • Restaurant Ohne Sterne Restaurant: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • BMW Museum: 6 km
  • Konigsplatz: 7 km
  • Lenbachhaus: 7 km
  • Mariensäule: 7 km
  • Alte Pinakothek: 6 km
  • Munich Residence: 6 km
  • Kunstareal Munchen: 6 km
  • Rathaus-Glockenspiel: 7 km
  • Pinakothek der Moderne: 6 km
  • Bavarian National Museum: 5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Schinderdaxet: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Drag Lift I: 33 km
  • Drag Lift II: 33 km
  • Drag Lift III: 33 km

Public transport:

  • Train Unterföhring: 2.1 km
  • Bus Erdinger Straße: 18 km
  • Train Johanneskirchen: 2.4 km
  • Metro Freimann underground station: 2.5 km
  • Metro Studentenstadt underground station: 2.6 km

Closest airports:

  • Munich Airport: 31 km
  • Augsburg Airport: 73 km
  • Ingolstadt Manching Airport: 66 km

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