Arabella Hochhaus

Arabella Hochhaus is a mixed-use high-rise at Arabellapark in the Bogenhausen district of eastern Munich, Germany. The 23-storey building rises approximately 75 metres and combines hospitality, residential, commercial and medical uses rather than functioning solely as a hotel brand. Its hotel component has operated under several names over time, reflecting changes in partnerships and brand affiliation, and is currently identified as Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark. The tower was designed by architect Toby Schmidbauer and constructed between 1966 and 1969 by Josef Schörghuber. Its development formed part of the post-war expansion of Munich's eastern districts and the creation of Arabellapark as a major mixed-use urban area. The building originally incorporated apartments, offices and other commercial spaces. Its basement also housed Musicland Studios until the 1990s, giving the property a connection to Munich's recording and entertainment history. The building acquired a major hotel role in preparation for the 1972 Summer Olympics. Part of the tower was converted into the 467-room Arabella Bogenhausen Hotel, at the time one of Munich's largest hotels. This conversion established the property as a significant accommodation venue and associated the Arabella name with both the tower and its hospitality operations. In 1998, Arabella Hotel Holding entered into a joint venture with Starwood. Following that arrangement, the hotel became ArabellaSheraton Bogenhausen and was later renamed Sheraton Munich Arabellapark Hotel. The hotel is operated in conjunction with The Westin Grand Munich, which stands across the street. In June 2022, the property was transferred to Marriott International's Four Points by Sheraton brand and became Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark. The rebranding changed the hotel's market positioning while preserving its function within the wider Arabellapark hospitality cluster. Beyond the hotel, Arabella Hochhaus contains approximately 550 rental apartments and around 100 offices and medical surgeries. Two clinics are also located in the building, and its roof includes a substantial spa area. The tower therefore remains a vertically integrated urban property rather than a standalone accommodation facility. The building's future has been shaped by concerns about its age, construction technology and suitability for modernization. Demolition had originally been planned for 2026 because the structure was considered to be approaching the natural end of its service life, was not eligible for landmark protection and was regarded as difficult to renovate economically. The planned demolition was later postponed to 2030, with the COVID-19 pandemic cited as a factor. Until then, the hotel and other occupants are expected to continue operating, subject to redevelopment decisions and approvals.

Arabella Hochhaus was designed by Toby Schmidbauer and built from 1966 to 1969 by Josef Schörghuber. The 23-storey, approximately 75-metre tower was developed at Arabellapark in Munich's Bogenhausen district as a mixed-use building. From its inception, the property combined several urban functions, including housing, offices and commercial space. The building's basement was home to Musicland Studios until the 1990s. This facility connected the tower with Munich's music industry and remained one of the property's notable historical uses outside its main residential and commercial roles. Munich's preparations for the 1972 Olympic Games created demand for additional hotel rooms. In response, part of Arabella Hochhaus was converted into the 467-room Arabella Bogenhausen Hotel. The hotel became one of the city's largest and most prominent accommodation facilities, while the rest of the building continued to serve non-hospitality occupants. In 1998, Arabella Hotel Holding and Starwood formed a joint venture. The hotel was subsequently renamed ArabellaSheraton Bogenhausen and later operated as Sheraton Munich Arabellapark Hotel. Its operating relationship with The Westin Grand Munich across the street made the two properties part of a broader hospitality presence at Arabellapark. The property's hotel identity changed again in June 2022, when the operation was downgraded or transferred to Marriott's Four Points by Sheraton brand and became Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark. The change reflected a repositioning within Marriott's portfolio while the building continued to provide hotel accommodation. Arabella Hochhaus remains a broad mixed-use complex. In addition to the hotel, it contains approximately 550 rental apartments, about 100 offices and medical surgeries, two clinics and a large rooftop spa area. The building is also near the headquarters of HypoVereinsbank and the architecturally notable Hypo-Haus. Because of its age and obsolete construction methods, the building was assessed as difficult to renovate. It was not eligible for landmark status, and demolition was initially planned for 2026. That timetable was later postponed to 2030, with the COVID-19 pandemic cited as a contributing factor. The planned redevelopment means that the building's current hotel, residential, office and medical uses may ultimately be replaced, although the property remains operational in the interim.

• 2022

  Four Points by Sheraton rebranding

  [1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  The hotel becomes Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark in June.

• 1998

  Arabella and Starwood joint venture

  [1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  Arabella Hotel Holding and Starwood establish a joint venture, leading to the hotel's ArabellaSheraton Bogenhausen identity.

• 1990

  Musicland Studios era ends

  [1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  The former Musicland Studios in the basement ceases to be located in the building by the 1990s.

• 1972

  Hotel conversion for the Olympic Games

  [1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  Part of the building is converted into the 467-room Arabella Bogenhausen Hotel to help meet accommodation demand during the Munich Olympic Games.

• 1969

  Tower completed

  [1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  The 23-storey, approximately 75-metre Arabella Hochhaus is completed in Munich's Bogenhausen district.

• 1966

  Construction begins

  [1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  Construction of the mixed-use Arabella Hochhaus begins in Arabellapark under architect Toby Schmidbauer and builder Josef Schörghuber.

• Rescheduled demolition target

  [1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  Demolition is scheduled for 2030 after the earlier 2026 target was postponed.

A landmark-era Munich mixed-use tower whose hotel operations have moved through the Arabella, Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton brands, complemented by residential, office, clinic and wellness uses.

• Hotel accommodation · 1972

  Arabella Bogenhausen Hotel

  The original hotel operation created within Arabella Hochhaus for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. With 467 rooms, it was one of Munich's largest hotels at the time and established the building as a major hospitality property.

• Hotel accommodation · 1998

  ArabellaSheraton Bogenhausen

  The hotel identity introduced after the 1998 Arabella Hotel Holding and Starwood joint venture. It combined the Arabella property identity with the Sheraton brand and preceded the later Sheraton Munich Arabellapark name.

• Hotel accommodation

  Sheraton Munich Arabellapark Hotel

  A later operating name for the hotel component of Arabella Hochhaus. The property was operated jointly with The Westin Grand Munich across the street before moving to the Four Points by Sheraton brand.

• Hotel accommodation · 2022

  Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark

  The current hotel identity within Arabella Hochhaus, adopted in June 2022 under Marriott's Four Points by Sheraton brand. It represents the property's more recent hotel positioning within the Marriott portfolio.

• Mixed-use property · 1969

  Arabella Hochhaus apartments and commercial premises

  The tower includes approximately 550 rental apartments, around 100 offices and medical surgeries, two clinics and other mixed-use spaces. These functions operate alongside the hotel and make the building a vertically integrated urban complex.

• 2022

  Move to the Four Points by Sheraton brandStrategy

  Background

  The hotel's operating identity was adjusted within Marriott's Sheraton brand family.

  Action taken

  In June, the hotel became Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark.

  Aftermath

  The property continued operating as a hotel under a more limited-service Marriott brand while retaining its Arabellapark location identity.

  Source

• 1998

  Arabella Hotel Holding and Starwood joint ventureM&A

  Background

  The hotel operation was reorganized through a partnership between Arabella Hotel Holding and Starwood.

  Action taken

  The hotel was renamed ArabellaSheraton Bogenhausen.

  Aftermath

  The property became associated with the Sheraton brand and later adopted the Sheraton Munich Arabellapark name.

  Source

• 1972

  Convert part of the tower into a large hotelStrategy

  Background

  Munich needed additional hotel capacity in connection with the 1972 Olympic Games.

  Action taken

  A section of Arabella Hochhaus was converted into the 467-room Arabella Bogenhausen Hotel.

  Aftermath

  The conversion made the building one of Munich's largest hotel locations and established its enduring hospitality role.

  Source

• Postpone planned demolitionOther

  Background

  The building was considered to be at the natural end of its lifespan, difficult to renovate because of obsolete construction methods and ineligible for landmark protection.

  Action taken

  The original 2026 demolition timetable was postponed to 2030.

  Aftermath

  The hotel and other occupants remain in operation pending the later redevelopment timetable.

  Source

• 2022

  Hotel operation rebranded as Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark[1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  Product generation

  The hotel within Arabella Hochhaus moved from the Sheraton name to Marriott's Four Points by Sheraton brand in June 2022.

• 2020

  Planned demolition postponed to 2030[1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  The intended demolition timetable for Arabella Hochhaus was moved from 2026 to 2030, with the COVID-19 pandemic identified as a reason for the postponement.

• 1998

  Arabella hotel partnership with Starwood established[1]Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org

  M&A

  Arabella Hotel Holding and Starwood formed a joint venture, after which the hotel's name changed to ArabellaSheraton Bogenhausen.

1. 1Arabella Hochhausen.wikipedia.org