Small hotel you stay in, because you have to or because you'd like to be close to the train station... or some kind of red light district (according to the locals, the surrounding area is like London's Earls Court with its hotels, casinos and brothels). Don't expect any luxury, but the rooms are adequate size. There's a wardrobe, desk, telly, safe, mini bar and average bathroom. My room had a patio which was bigger then the room itself.
Don't leave the window open at night as even though you're on the back street, weekends can be very noisy. Schwanthalerstrasse on the left can be bit dodgy (and very loud) late at night, but in general Munich is much safer than any other inner city area in Europe.
Reception area downstairs is very small, with the tiny bar right next to the desk - so you'll feel like an intruder if you decide to have a pint of beer there (we joked, that the micro sofa opposite the bar is for desperate exhibitionists only). Don't be fooled by the pictures on their website, as they all were taken with an ultra wide lens. If you want a drink or something to eat, go down town or make sure, you've got a rich friend who's staying in the Sofitel round the corner. Apollo's staff is relaxed, friendly and efficient.
Breakfast are quite nice - fresh rolls, sliced ham and salami, jam, cheeses, coffee, tea and juices.
If you want to see a bit of real Munich you have to take your right when you leave the hotel and walk past the train station for about 20 mins. There are all the tourist attractions awaiting (stunning architecture) you as well as great beer gardens and of course the Hofbrauhaus with its jars of lager and weiss bier, lovely greasy food and a polka band.
The bottom line is - decent hotel near to the main train and metro station, just a walking distance from the old town.

We discovered the Apollo when our reservation at the Stachus hotel was "lost' Both hotels are very near the hauptbahnhof so convenient for arriving by train or leaving by S-bahn to the airport.
The Apollo is tucked away on a side street so not on the main drag. It was a happy find thanks to the Stachus booking it for us when they didn't have a room for us.
The room we got was very large on the inside away from the street. Everything clean and though not a lot of charm, was just fine. The front desk personnel and breakfast were very good.
We will certainly try this hotel again.

I came from Vancouver to Munich for Oktoberfest. Hotel Apollo was walking distance from the train station and Oktoberfest.
The room was clean and renovated. A convienent hairdryer in the bathroom.
I would definately stay there again.
Amanda

During Oktoberfest, there's really no such thing as a good hotel value, but we were quite lucky with the Apollo. It's located a block and a half away from the main train station in town, on a quiet side street within walking distance to the Oktoberfest. During this time, hotels triple their room rates, so you don't get much for your money. No, it wasn't a fancy hotel, but it was clean, the room was large, the bathroom was spacious and it was very quiet. The staff was a bit standoffish, but we're not there to make best friends with them! Overall, it was a truly great value!