Stayed here on 2 separate nights roughly two weeks part as we flew in and out of Vienna airport.
The first night we checked in was at quite a late hour and we made a last minute reservation right before 11pm. We arrived, parked, had a couple drinks in the bar, then went to our room. 6am breakfast then left.
Staff were about to go home when we got there but they were helpful in answering our questions despite the late hour. The bar was open until 12am and the bartender was very kind. The seating is clean and the ambient lighting is extremely soothing. I imagine several weary travelers have enjoying the serenity of this bar and its simple menu. The room was quite small but I didn't care because I was doped up on Dramamine and Moretti and just wanted to lay down.
The room on our first visit had hardwood flooring and a newly remodeled bathroom with an open shower design that had a half glass wall but no door. Cold. Radiator in the bathroom takes a while to warm up so my wash was militant. Body wash/Shampoo/Conditioner soap was singular and there were no toiletries by the sink. Small counter space and even smaller floor area. But I slept like a dead person for 3 hours then woke up realizing I wasn't in Kansas anymore and suddenly had nervous energy to wash up and leave.
The newer rooms I assume are all this way since on our second night, we were given a room on a lower floor and this room was large, had carpeting, and the bathroom was generous. I enjoyed this room far more than the other one two weeks prior, and the shower, though a corner design, had a door (which didn't close entirely and surprised me in terms of workmanship and location) and decent water pressure.
Our second night had a more reasonable check in hour at roughly 5pm and we sat at the bar again for a few hours with a few pints and we shared a meal of veal butter steaks with a side of mashed potatoes and frozen pea and carrots.
I remember the bar the most and felt more comfortable there than in the room, but the beds were quite nice as well as the blankets and sheets. I slept very well this second night, though we did have an early start again and another 6am breakfast.
Breakfast is wonderful, truly enjoyable. Fresh breads and pastries with variety and textures. Cold bar is plentiful with meats and cheeses, vegetables and spreads. Fresh orange juice and decent coffee/espresso. Eggs/omelettes are also on offer depending on the day. Fresh fruit and fruit cups are also nice for those traveling since the body is probably screaming for food that didn't come from a bag or box.
The entire hotel is clean and simple and I will make this a default stay from now on. read more