PRICE:
Frommer's Recommended

Established by the Kummer family in the 19th century, this hotel was built in response to the growing power of the railways as they forged new paths of commerce and tourism through central Europe. A short walk from Vienna's Westbahnhof, the hotel sits in a busy, noisy location, but looks as ornamental as any public monument constructed during those imperial days. The facade is richly embellished with Corinthian capitals on acanthus-leaf bases, urn-shape balustrades, and representations of four heroic demigods staring down from under the building's eaves. The hotel was restored and renovated in 1994 and is constantly maintained and improved. The bedrooms have soundproof windows and often come with stone balconies. Not all rooms are alike -- some feature superior appointments and deluxe furnishings. If possible, opt for a corner room -- they are better lit and more spacious. Tiled bathrooms contain tubs in about half the accommodations (otherwise showers), along with vanity mirrors. Some of the singles are so small and dimly lit that they aren't recommendable.

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

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