PRICE:
Frommer's Highly Recommended

On a narrow street near St. Stephan's, this hotel occupies a dormered building that dates back to the early 17th century. It's been receiving paying guests for more than 4 centuries and is Vienna's oldest continuously operated hotel -- in all, an evocative, intimate, and cozy retreat. It was once a pied-à-terre for Hungarian noble families during their stays in the Austrian capital. In 1791, Mozart reportedly resided and wrote some of his immortal music in an apartment upstairs, where you'll find a Mozart museum. The interior abounds with interesting architectural details, such as marble columns supporting the arched ceiling of the King of Hungary restaurant, which is one of Vienna's finest and most famous. There's also a mirrored solarium/bar area with a glass roof over the atrium, and a live tree growing out of the pavement. Tall hinged windows overlook the Old Town, and Venetian mirrors adorn some walls. Everywhere you look, you'll find low-key luxury, tradition, and modern convenience. Try for the two rooms with balconies. Guest rooms have been newly remodeled with Biedermeier accents and traditional furnishings. Some rooms -- and you should try to avoid these -- lack an outside window. Most bathrooms are generous in size and have dual basins, tub/shower combinations, and tiled walls. The professional staff is highly efficient, keeping the hotel spotless.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Vienna and Danube Valley, 7th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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