When we first checked in, the hotel clerk was short with us and not very informative. It is true that they still frown on credit card payments. We were told that we almost MUST pay the room bill in full the day before we are supposed to leave. A bit odd. We didn't bother with the breakfast since during our travels in Italy and Europe, it is a rip off for 5 euro. We shopped at the VERY friendly SPAR grocery store and they speak good english especially at the deli. The Opens at 7 AM and it was more then convenient.
some complained about the transportation to and from the hotel to the train station. When you get off the train go to the magazine store (tabac) and get a 14 euro pass for 7 days for any train or bus (get the pass stamped once ONLY before you go through the entrance, take the U3 subway toward Ottakring and get off at the end of the line. Go out of the station and take the number 46 Trolly, or the 48 Trolly or 48A (bus). To go the correct way, looking away from the train station, go to the street the is caddy corner to were you are at. Your stop is the second stop.
The floors are creaky in our room, but semi comfortable. Ours had a hair dryer, but our other family members didn't have one. Their room was small and had hot and cold issues with their shower as well. We were on the third floor and did not have street side rooms. Don't know if there is air conditioning, or how good the heating it, but Vienna doesn't get that hot here.
We had a safe in our room, but our friends did not. The internet is flaky. I couldn't get it to work on my computer but our friends could. It was at least some comfort.. There are computers in the lobby if you need that access.
I still felt safe in the hotel and if all you need it for is a place to sleep, then it would be fine. It seemed clean, but it was in need on repairs in both our rooms. The bus and tram stops are right in front of the hotel and they both go to "the ring" which is city center.
- Hadrigan Hotel Vienna
