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Vienna
Hotels
Vienna uncovers its beauties
to the connoisseur traveler by Laurent Fabier
Vienna is a unique blend
of modern and historic, so full of tradition it can be read on the face
of the city, yet with a forward-looking approach that will surprise the
visitor.
There is much to do and see
in the city, and the traveler will find various solutions for spending
unforgettable leisure hours. Accommodation in the city is not always easy
to find, as Vienna is overbooked almost all year long, but the best solution
to make sure you find a place to stay is online hotel reservation.
Walk on Vienna's history
woven paths
Vienna's role as the seat
of the Hapsburg Empire for centuries can be seen in the architecture assets
and in the city's artistic and musical heritage. Many of the world's most
important composers, including Beethoven and Mozart, have lived and performed
behind Vienna's Baroque façades. In addition to this cultural splendor,
there are excellent examples of the Art Nouveau architecture that also
flourished here.
The first time you get to
Vienna, and in particular on its Inner Stadt , circled by the Ringstrasse,
you don't know which way to look; imposing buildings strike you from every
corner. While some of them aren't as instantly recognizable as others around
Europe, they certainly won't be forgotten after any trip to the Austrian
capital. The best way to see them all is by catching either tram number
1 or number 2 around 'the ring'. Both these trams perform constantly loops
of the city centre and pass by most of the Austrian capital's most marvelous
buildings. These include the Parliament, Rathaus (town hall), the university
and several museums.
To some, the real jewels
in the crown of Vienna's buildings are its churches, the most notable being
the Stephansdom in Stephansplatz.
Find cheapest accommodation
in the city all year round
Accommodation in the city
is not always easy to find, but if you go to online reservation, you have
more chances of finding cheap rooms for a better quality-price balance.
One of the hotels that you
will enjoy is Hotel Mate Dependance, a 2 star location, situated in a quiet
area. The hotel, built in a residence of 1900, offers to the clients a
warm welcome and typical Viennese hosting service. It is located very close
to the Vienna Cultural Centre, with excellent connections to the subway
station, and quite minutes away from all historic places and commercial
areas. Another discount solution, catering for both family packers and
cheap business travelers is the All You Need Hotel, situated a few walking
minutes from the Ringstrasse and from the vibrant Naschmarkt. The hotel
offers 94 modern and comfortable rooms equipped with en suite facilities
and satellite TV, as well as a delicious breakfast that ensures you to
get started on the right foot!
One of the Vienna hotel industry's
landmarks is Hotel Mozart, a fine location that caters services for special
prices. Owing to its central location near Vienna´s city centre,
all historical and cultural events are easy to reach with public transports.
Located near the cycle path alongside the Danube, Hotel Mozart is also
an ideal stopover for cyclists; is a house bar for refreshments and appetizers.
Affordable solutions for
business travelers
If you are on a cheap business
travel, solutions are also various, and so are accommodations for luxury
travelers. The Hotel Donauwalzer is located in a very characteristic district
of Vienna, Ottakring, near the popular Heurigenlokale and not far from
some beautiful sites, such as the Volksoper and the Fiakermuseum. The location
offers comfortably furnished, soundproof rooms, all featuring a private
bathroom. Some deluxe rooms offer a whirlpool for relaxing moments.
If you are on a luxury travel,
you should choose Hotel Thueringer Hof, centrally located close to the
underground station. Bedrooms are furnished with chandeliers and old carpets,
giving the hotel a distinguished and guarded atmosphere. The hotel provides
80 individually designed rooms, equipped with bath or shower, WC, telephone
and cable TV and radio. Apart from that, there is a restaurant, conference
room, bar and a day room with a reading-corner. The success of this hotel
is still based on the hospitality in a family atmosphere.
Another great choice, for
larger pockets is the Bellevue Hotel. This is a four star hotel conveniently
located close to the city centre, opposite the Franz-Josefs railway station
and near the Liechtenstein Palace. You can easily reach the famous cultural
attractions by tram: the Ringstrase, the Hofburg, Spanish Riding School,
State Opera, the Museums of Natural History and that of Fine Arts.
Suggestions for a luxury
travel to Vienna
But if you are willing to
find Vienna's ultimate accommodation luxury, then don't miss Austria Trend
Hotel Europa Wien or The Maria Teresia. The first offers the best location
in the centre of the city, situated within walking distance of the famous
St. Stephan´s Cathedral and the Kaerntner Strasse. The Maria Theresia
is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of Vienna in Spittleberg, the artists'
quarter, with many restaurants, bars, galleries and boutiques. The hotel
has stylish, clean and comfortable rooms . A doctor is available on call,
also laundry/valet service, meeting facilities, restaurant, babysitting
service, business center and lounge.
The Hotel Imperial is one
of Vienna's most cherished treasures, especially since earning the distinction
of being named to Conde Nast Traveler's 2002 Gold List and being named
a Conde Nast Traveler 2001 Reader's Choice award winner. For a century,
this architectural landmark and symbol of hospitality has received the
city's most distinguished visitors. An original Wurttemberg palace, inaugurated
in 1873 by Emperor Franz Joseph I, the hotel's architectural detailing
exemplifies Vienna's own Ringstrasse.
Vienna
Hotels
About the Author
Laurent Fabier is well known
as a partner editor for online
hotel reservation services like PlaniGo, economic and marketing sites.
His experience ranges from important contributions in written media to
news and online travel magazines |
