98 Reviews
SO/ Vienna
Vienna City Centre Vienna|0.34km from Himmelpforte Restaurant & Bar
Latest booking 22 hrs ago
During our six-night stay at this hotel in July 2023, we had high expectations of a luxurious experience. However, the room quality proved to be far from what we anticipated, and it significantly impacted our vacation. Negative Aspects of the Room: The first impression of the hotel was positive, but as our stay progressed, we encountered numerous issues with the rooms: Malfunctioning reading lamp: One night, we discovered that the reading lamp was not working, and despite reporting the issue, it couldn't be fixed promptly. Non-functional phone hand-set: The phone in our room was unusable, forcing us to call reception through the base set with a speaker, which was inconvenient. Unstable and noisy beds: While the beds were comfortable, they were unfortunately unstable and produced bothersome noises with the slightest movement. Lack of curtains: Instead of curtains, the room had grey metal walls to darken the space, which gave the room a cold ambiance. Absence of carpets: The absence of carpets and the presence of only a grey or white surface added to the room's lack of warmth and comfort. Complicated room design: The design featured a moving door separating the shower from the living area, which never closed entirely, requiring constant adjustments to ensure privacy. Inconvenient towel placement: Towels were placed inside the bath, making it difficult to access them without having to climb inside or open the separation wall at a specific location. Tiny sinks: The sinks were so small that using them often resulted in water spraying back and leaving us wet. Confusing AC usage: Understanding whether the AC was on, off, or just ventilating proved to be challenging, as we had to rely solely on the sound it made. Water supply disruption: We got a notice one day prior, that a complete shutdown of water supply is planned for 3 hours from 10:30-13:30. Random light switches: The room was filled with light switches, and some of them worked unpredictably, controlling whichever light without any discernible logic. Insufficient lighting: Despite all lights being on, the room remained dark, making it uncomfortable for various activities. Despite the room issues, there were some positive aspects of our stay: Reception staff: The staff at the reception was commendable in their efforts to accommodate us. They were kind, attentive, and clearly well-trained in providing good service. They offered us several rooms, but there was nothing they could do as all rooms we saw had more or less the same problems. Breakfast: The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of options, and most of the time, the breakfast staff provided excellent service. Location: Prime location near Donaukanal and 5 minutes walk from the Schwedenplatz metro station. It is within walking distance to Stephansplatz. The area feels safe and friendly at night. The sum it up I would not recommend a long stay at this hotel because of the rooms' low quality and the cold, dark, complicated
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