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Situated on the picturesque banks of the Danube River, the romantic Imperial city of Vienna lies sprawled in all its magnificent splendor as a monument to a bye gone era. Vienna is by far the largest city in Austria and the cultural, political and economic nexus of the country and as such is visited by thousands of both business and leisure guests every year. Luckily the Vienna Hotel market is extensive and vibrant enough to ensure plenty of accommodation for all guests.
Any Vienna Hotel provides guests with wonderful sightseeing opportunities. Vienna is a city of music, art and culture with a lively nightlife, music and club scene. Full of museums, art galleries, palaces and religious buildings there is just so much to do and see. The Old City or traditional Vienna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting magnificent architecture. The Stephansdom is Vienna's finest Gothic edifice while the Hofburg is the former Imperial palace and seat of the Hapsburgs that now houses many museums one of which is home to the crown jewels. Heritage and culture ooze out of the narrow Imperial alleyways and Medieval Squares while sights such as the Schönbrunn Palace or Imperial Palace and the architecture along the Ring Boulevard built on the location of the original city walls provide an atmosphere steeped in history. A favorite pastime by locals and visitors alike is to stroll down this very fashionable and posh street and enjoy the sidewalk coffee-culture and see and be seen.
Entertainment abounds throughout the city. The Vienna Boys Choir established in 1498 by Emperor Maximillian performs regularly while concerts featuring the works of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Strauss, all of whom have a connection to this city are performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The Naschmarkt is a typical market place and an ideal place to by spices and other cooking ingredients.
Vienna has a generally moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Warm summers are perfect for exploring the streets but guests to any Vienna Hotel must be prepared for the cold winters and snowfalls from December to March.
The Vienna Hotel industry is as vibrant and as varied as the city itself. With affordable bed and breakfast accommodation, hostels and inns to luxurious four and five-star hotels, all visitors to this charming city will find a Vienna Hotel to suite their budget and requirement. Located throughout the city, close to tourist attractions, the airport, State Opera, fabulous shopping districts as well as the business district guests will find a hotel situated for easy access. Charming family-owned hotels, boutique and historical hotels add to the variety from which guests can choose.
Architecture of any Vienna Hotel reflects that of the surrounding districts from-turn-of-the century classic traditional Viennese architecture to more modern and elegant boutique hotels. The completely refurbished Parktown Schonbrunn was built in 1907 as the guest house of Emperor Franz Joseph and is surrounded by a park. This hotel still owns one of the few preserved classic ballrooms in Vienna where numerous traditional balls take place.
While not all the luxuries, amenities and facilities will be found in all classes of hotels, guests can expect to find queen or king-size beds with beautiful cotton linen, cozy down duvets and feather pillows. Room amenities include a mini-bar, TV and telephone and internet access while private bathrooms include a hairdryer and a make-up mirror.
Many of the larger hotels offer extensive meeting facilities with flexible rooms, breakout rooms and terraces that are perfect to host conferences, meetings, conventions and private family functions. With natural light bathing beautifully decorated rooms with chandeliers and wood paneling, modern audio-visual equipment and qualified staff to assist with every aspect of the event, all functions are sure to impress and be stress free for the organizers. Business facilities are provided for all guests to use and provide fax and photocopying amenities.
Guests will always find an up-market Vienna Hotel that also provides an indoor swimming pools, luxurious steam rooms and spas that provide treatments and massages. Fitness facilities and easy access to golf, tennis, biking, jogging and fitness trails, hiking and snow skiing in the winter are just some of the recreational opportunities provided by any Vienna Hotel.
The restaurants at a Vienna Hotel provide ample home-cooked family Viennese cuisine. Favorites include Vienna Schnitzel, Frankfurter and other sausages and boiled beef while the city has a long tradition of producing the finest cakes and deserts. Who is not familiar with Apple Strudel, pancakes and dumplings? Fine dining can also be found in many luxury Vienna Hotel Restaurants and here guests can sample cuisine from the world over. Fine Italian and French as well as Asian-influenced cuisine are all available. To complete a fine meal, fabulous homegrown wines are served which is often drunk as a spritzer with sparkling water. Vienna also boasts a large brewery and many microbreweries as beer is also a very important part of the Viennese culture.
Lovely cozy lounges warmed by large fireplaces with wood paneling and dark wood, overstuffed couches and sofas and deep-pile carpets create a home-from-home atmosphere while bars and pubs are the perfect places to relax and enjoy a nightcap with friends.
Any Vienna Hotel provides the perfect base to explore this charming city that delights in its historical importance and long tradition of history and culture. From simple inexpensive accommodation for visitors on a budget to sublime accommodation in century old buildings, Vienna Hotels cater for business and leisure guests ensuring a warm welcome for all.
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