Hotel & Palais Strudlhof - Vienna, Austria     

I don't know why I'm writing a review on the Strudlhof really. It doesn't really inspire me, and I can barely remember my stay, even though it was only 6 days ago. But sometimes when you're travelling on business, all you want from a hotel is a good night's sleep in a convenient location, somewhere to park your car safely, reliable internet access, a decent breakfast and no hassle at check-out. I got all of these, and for a sensible price - ?70 on Expedia - which compares very favourably to the astronomical rates being asked by properties anywhere closer to the historical centre. It was interesting to see the review from the family from Hungary. I can see how it might not quite be right for them, as it feels very much geared towards the business traveller and to conference guests. There is not much recreation available at the hotel (just a small gym and damproom on the top floor), and you have to go some distance from the Strudlhof to find anything of interest. That 15 minute walk if you're on your own can turn into half an hour with 2 young kids, and it's actually not such a pleasant walk into the centre from there. I don't sound that enamoured by the Strudlhof, but I still give it 4 stars because it's exactly the kind of place I like when travellling alone on business. Yes, it's boring, but it performs its function perfectly, and I'd stay again when in Vienna.

Hard to write review about this hotel but I will stress that the property is modern, in a very quiet residential area across the road from Liechtenstein museum Region 9 and imaculately clean. Had bad experience on arriving as they had overbooked. This hotel building is similar to Ibis Hotels. On entering there is small foyer with reception desk, on one side it is also used as Bar tea/coffee area. Note there is no restaurant or food served except Breakfast. Buffet breakfast which included cereals, juices, yougurts, meat, cheeses, fruit, breads, jams, small selection of hot food. You can request boiled egg to your liking. Had small selection of dietery foods. All excellent. Bedroom spacious with safe, Sky TV. Bathroom with bath/shower and seperate toilet all very clean. Air conditioning on/off switch not visible. In our room it was under grill at window. Restaurant & bars, tram to centre about 3 minute walk away. When we got our bearings, we used Tram D to bring us in & out of city centre. Also note if you intend to stay in this area on a Sunday, there are no restaurant or bars opened except at the Liechtenstein Museum which we were told later is very good. Overall, there is nothing wrong with this hotel but our initial experience at check in put a damper on it. I don't think I would stay here again because it is a little too far out of city centre for atmosphere and I didn't feel as if I was in Vienna.