Back in March 2000, my husband and I were booked into City Hotel in Linz by conference organizers. We found it very clean, with private bath, large bed with down comforter. Simply furnished including a TV but we don't speak German. The hotel staff were exceptionally friendly, especially the young students. Seemed almost family-run. Their breakfast buffets were wonderful --- with breads, yogurts, meats, cheeses, fruits, etc. Small restaurants, food shops, bakeries were within walking distance. Also, within walking distance is a contemporary art center. The one negative was the restaurant located just downstairs in the hotel's basement. They seemed unfriendly, could not accomodate us even for the next night although the hotel folks encouraged us to try to dine there. As NY'ers we understand that popular places get booked up, but we weren't sure whether in fact they were booked or they aren't used to seeing foreign travelers.
