Hotel Friedenspromenade is situated in a very pleasant, suburban area of Munich, a short bus ride from Trudering station, which is then very handy for the Messestadt conference centre, or direct into town. The hotel is very sweet and traditional-looking from the outside and the decor in the breakfast room is homely and inviting. The taxi ride from the airport was 70 euros.

The rooms were small but clean with good shower pressure. My bed was creaky but this didn't bother me. The breakfast provided was good, with fresh rolls, a variety of meats and cheese, two sugary breakfast cereals and juice.

I had two problems with this hotel: firstly the area. As a business traveller it wasn't really a place I could nip out for something to eat. I don't if I was unlucky but when I went to the nearby beer garden the server didn't speak English and I was a bit stuck. I appreciate the arrogance of expecting everyone to speak English but the fact is I have no German and it made it a struggle for me, especially on my own. The area feels very safe but it's not designed for solo travellers.

Secondly, the noise. I slept very badly all the nights I was at the hotel because the walls are very thin. I don't think my neighbours were unusually noisy but I could hear everything. This really impacted on my enjoyment as I got more and more tired, and I was working during the day. The thin walls and rattly door impacted on how safe I felt.

I would recommend this hotel mostly for those looking to stay somewhere much like a hostel and who can't find anywhere else during the Oktoberfest. It's not a hotel for business travellers or light sleepers!

My family and I arrived the first week of October 2007. the hotel is a bit out of the way when arriving into Munich airport. It takes about 1 hour approximately to get there if you go by train and bus. I'm not sure how long it takes by taxi but it will be very expensive. We were told about 65.00 euros. By public transportation it costs about 8.80 euros.
Once we got there, you realize this is a small hotel. If you have more than two adults, the room will be tight. I must emphasize that the rooms were extremely clean!!!
The breakfast area is very quaint and friendly. They serve OJ, Passion Fruit Juice and coffee. Different types of meats from ham to salami and everything in between. They also have cold cereal.
If your going to Octoberfest, be advised that you're about 25 minutes away by train. You have to take a bus to the train station and take 2 different trains. Don't let this fool you. It is very convenient, safe and clean.
We paid about 149 euros per night and if it were any other ocassion I'd say it's way overpriced. Being the fact that it was Octoberfest; supply and demand raised the price of the stay.

If your going to visit and walk the city this is certainly not the most convenient place to stay. The price is probably fine in the offseason to convince you stay away from the city, but if you want proximity to the city central this is not the place.