![]() ![]() I don’t speak German, so I couldn’t follow the conversation. I hope the lady next door sorted out whatever was exercising her, as she shouted at length on the phone. It sounded like a waterfall when somebody flushed a toilet in some other room or took a shower. I hadn’t noticed this the last time I stayed, or the time before that. Internal soundproofing wasn’t great either. There was some relief, until the next group arrived. On Saturday night, just before 01:00, I had to ring reception to ask them to ask the people outside to stop shouting. People congregate out there on their return from town, laughing and shouting. There is no noise insulation from the street. But this time, I made the mistake of accepting a room at the front. It was the last time we were here, 12 years ago. It took us an hour from hotel reception to airport terminal. Good connection too (U1 to Praterstern, then change to the S7) for the airport. Good direct connection (U1) from the main station when we arrived. The bathroom is a little bit tired, but again spotless. The breakfast buffet is very good, in a nice bright dining room. So when I got back that evening, I had two pillows. She noticed that I had used the extra blanket as a second pillow. Especially the people in the breakfast room. Other than that, we had a delightful stay and highly recommend the hotel.… Next time (when we are only 2) I might load our bags into a taxi, take it to the car rental office, and head off to Melk from there. Our GPS tried to take us a different way that was barred by construction, and led us in circles. If you pick up a rental car in the city, and depart by same, note that Google routes you across the Danube Canal and back thru the congested shopping area in order to go the right way on Fleischmarkt. The a/c was turned off, and opening the windows worked well for those of us on the inside court, but for those facing the street, the night-life noise in the alley got bothersome (earplugs help). Our room and bathroom were well-maintained and comfortable. Breakfasts are still great, with a broad array of food in an elegant dining room. For the record, both Terminal 1 & 3 arrivals share the same baggage carrousel area. We had taken advantage of their transport arrangement from the airport due to our many bags and to the convenience. Reception was very responsive and helpful with our various requests prior to arrival, and greeted the 5 of us warmly. This was our 4th time here over the past 13 yrs, and they’ve kept the quality high. Hotels near University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien.Hotels near Rosenauer's Wiener Schokolade.Hotels near Griechenkirche zur heiligen Dreifaltigkeit.The Leading Hotels Of The World in Vienna.The U3 and U1 lines pass through here and connect you to Vienna’s two main railway stations (Westbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof) as well as Wien Mitte station (the starting point for the CAT express train to the airport). Stephansplatz has its own subway station (cunningly named Stephansplatz) with an exit that emerges right in front of the cathedral. ![]() See here (coffee houses) and here (café-confectioneries) for my reviews and details. But for a traditional treat, consider the cafés with a bit of history to them.įor example, Café Hawelka, Café Korb, Café Frauenhuber, Sluka, Aida, Haas&Haas, Café Diglas and L.Heiner are all but a short walk away. are numerous, should you tire of hotel fare. And Kärntnerstraße brings you to the State Opera House. The Graben also takes you down toward the Hofburg palace complex with its multiple attractions. But nip down the various side streets for quieter historical Vienna, including Mozart’s former apartment. Both feature historical architecture (like the glorious Peterskirche church or Vienna’s version of Art Nouveau) and top shopping. Nice strolls from the square are either down the Graben or up Kärntner Straße. ![]() I’d recommend going up one of the two towers for excellent views across the centre. On the square you have the cathedral of course. I’ll keep it short and point you to the wider sightseeing articles and my suggested self-guided walking tour. Well, this is the heart of Vienna’s historical centre so we have almost too much to talk about. ![]()
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