HILTON VIENNA PLAZA
Filled with luxurious black and gold interiors, artworks and memorabilia, Is this the real-life Great Gatsby set? Well if so, Jay Gatsby would toast his famous martini down here at the Hilton Vienna Plaza!
HOW TO GET HERE
HOTEL ADDRESS - Schottenring 11, 1010 Wien, Austria
From (VIE) Airport – (Fastest and Recommended way to get there) is by Taxi or Rideshare (Uber or Bolt)
If you would like some discount, drop these codes down in your rideshare app! (Only applicable to first time riders only)
SAVE €5 WITH UBER CODE – aaronf6448ue
Or
the FIRST RIDE IS FREE WITH BOLT CODE - KBVSRY
Its only 35 min drive from the Airport or 1 hour 11 mins bus and tram ride
Photo by Jacek Dylag on Unsplash
The hotel is situated in famous Ringstrasse, with the walking distance close to nearby landmarks – such as the State Opera, Art History Museum, City Hall, the Burgtheater, and Vienna Stock Exchange. Therefore it is never boring to stay close landmark like these and you will always find something to do every day!
Just beside the hotel is one of the main underground lines - Schottentor U
5 min tram ride from Bosse to Rathausplatz or 10 mins walk from the hotel.
12 min train ride to Stephansplatz U – St Stephen Cathedral and Christmas market
15 min train ride to Karlsplatz station. one of the main landmarks – Karlsplatz Cathedral
First Impression
Front Entrance
At first glance, the hotel looks huge from the outside. It has a classic and antique feel to a modern hotel. It feels like I’m walking back in time. The hotel interior is impressive, the 1920s art deco styles of incorporating black and gold layout and marble floors inside, makes it look luxurious. The hotel is also filled with multiple artworks and memorabilia collected throughout the years.
Ground Floor Lobby
Ground Floor Lobby Area
Concierge and Check-In
The check-in counter and the concierge area are merged, therefore creating a huge space filled couches and tables. If you need to wait for a ride-share or just time to rest your feet, this is the place to be! So sit back and enjoy the slow smooth jazz playing in the background!
KING DELUXE ROOM
King Deluxe Room
The king deluxe room was spacious, the décor itself was beautiful. A classic look and feel to the room. There is complimentary water (For Silver, Gold and Diamond members) or €4.50 payable for bronze guest. PS. The glass jug beside the bedside table is to fill tap water (IT IS SAFE TO DRINK TAP WATER in Vienna) Therefore, you could save some cash without purchasing bottles of water.
Complimentary Jug to fill tap water
The toilet itself is really neat and modern with the usual toiletries provided, so if you’ve had forgotten yours, DONT FRET! Also , the shower is roomy enough to fit 2 people inside. DOWNSIDE: The mini-bar beverages and snacks are pricey! So watch out before you go all H.A.M and demolishes each one of them.
THE BRASSERIE AND EMILE BAR
The restaurant is located on the ground floor, right opposite of the concierge/reception area. (Free breakfast for Gold and Diamond Hilton Honors Members) Or if you’re Bronze or silver, you can always purchase at the Reception desk.
The restaurant is filled with fresh breads as you first walked in. There is a wide selection to choose from. SO BREAD LOVERS here is your OPPORTUNITY!
Deli Station
The Brasseries serves the usual western cuisines which consist of eggs, tomatoes and bacon. A small Asian cuisine station which consists of Fried rice or noodles. Austrians traditional sausage and sauerkraut. Fresh pastries station, deli station and HUGE jars of cereal mix.
You can place an order for fresh omelette and waffle which I would recommend it!
Fresh waffles made to order
GYMNASIUM AND FITNESS ROOM
The fitness room is held on the 4th floor, it is a nice fitness area which consists of 2 floors, with the first floor is the cardio area, and the upper floor is the weights room. There is various type of equipment that will keep you moving throughout your trip. GET PUMPING!
Gym Room
FINAL THOUGHTS
The reception, dinner and housekeeping staffs are wonderful.
Customer service: 7/10
The King Deluxe Room was beautiful, with the traditional classical look and feel to the room. The view to Ringstrasse was magnificent, it is beautiful by day and especially by night. Just be vary that it might get loud sometimes with the occasional emergencies’ vehicles siren passing nearby.
Room: 8/10
The food was lovely, especially dinner – You have to try the Chicken Schnitzel and Apple strudel from the menu. It is a beauty! Furthermore, they have a wide variety of cocktail from the menu, definitely give it a shot, as some of them are out of this world!
Food: 9/10
HUSH HUSH SECRET TIPS:
ROOM OPTIONS - If room selection is available (Hilton Gold & Diamond members), make sure you select the rooms which are facing directly the main square (Ringstrasse), as it is always lively and stunning.
Catch Public Transport or Walk – If you’re planning to visit most of the famous landmark in Vienna, some of them are only a 10-minute walking distance or 10-minute train ride via the metro (Schottentor U) next to the hotel. LITERALLY!!!