Hackengasse 20, Vienna, Austria | (888) 635-3814
Eco-friendly
hotel with zero-energy balance
Two blocks from Westbahnhof
train station
Rooftop lavender
garden and lush courtyard
Quirky and
playful interiors with original artwork throughout
Individually-designed
rooms with fresh daily apple
Some suites have private balconies
Free buffet
breakfast with emphasis on healthy eating
Free Wi-Fi
Bikes to rent
Lobby bar open 24/7
No air-conditioning in room (for eco-friendly reasons)
Not within walking
distance of city center attractions
Some bathrooms are tiny
No restaurant
The world's first zero-energy-balance city hotel, the Boutique
Hotel Stadthalle is an eco-friendly, family-run hotel set on a quiet
street in the western Viennese district of Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. The picturesque location
isn't ideal for exploring the city center on foot, although the nearby metro
puts you in the tourist center in about 10 minutes. The hotel's abundance of greenery
and rooftop lavender garden make for a special environment, though green
policies also mean no air-conditioning, which can be an issue in the summer. While there are
certainly cheaper and more central hotels than this, the Stadthalle's unique concept and
friendly vibe makes it worthy of consideration -- and guests also can feel good about helping to save the planet.
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Scene
Notable eco-friendly, lavender-scented hotel with lush gardens and playful, arty vibe
With an eye-catching facade lined (and partly covered) with thick vegetation, the Boutique Hotel Stadthalle certainly wears its eco-friendly credentials on its sleeve. In fact, this family-run property is the world's very first city hotel to have a "zero-energy balance" -- in other words, a passive hotel that generates as much energy as much as it uses -- with solar panels that provide sustainable energy and a well that provides water for the entire hotel. Beyond this impressive, extra-green set up, the hotel itself has a fun, friendly, and colorful vibe, full of playful details, whimsical decor, and both cheeky and traditional art pieces. The courtyard garden is lush, filled with numerous shrubs, plants, and flowers -- all very popular with the local birdlife -- while the rooftop is home to a small lavender garden whose subtle, calming scent wafts through the hotel. The hotel is mostly popular with experiential travelers and hotel-lovers, although the high-end meeting rooms do attract some business travelers.
Location
On quiet side-street two blocks from Westbahnhof train station in west Vienna
The hotel is
located in the mostly residential Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district of Vienna on a quiet side-street just two
blocks from Vienna's major Westbahnhof train station. The city's main tourist
attractions are not really within walking distance, although the Westbahnhof Metro
connects to Stephansplatz in the heart of historic Vienna within 10 minutes or so. Local trams also offer connections to the city center and the picturesque Spittelberg district,
while a bike path also leads straight into town; bicycles can be rented at
the hotel. Vienna's International Airport is about half an hour's drive away,
and there are also direct trains to Westbahnhof station every 30 minutes.
Rooms
Individually designed rooms with fresh contemporary tones and playful touches
There are 80
rooms -- split almost equally between the hotel's old and new wings -- most of
which have been individually designed in fresh, contemporary tones with simple
modern furnishings and plenty of playful touches. Some rooms also have elegant,
antique furniture and artwork, while others have quirky features like wine
bottle chandeliers or side tables make out of books. More practical in-room
features include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and a fresh apple delivered daily. Most
bathrooms -- many of which are tiny -- open directly onto the bedroom and have
walk-in showers and wall-mounted soap dispensers. The hotel's eco-friendly
policy means no air-conditioning, which can be an issue for a couple weeks in the summer. Many of the rooms overlook the fragrant lavender
garden, while some top-floor rooms and suites open to small furnished balconies with views
over the Vienna rooftops.
Features
Free buffet breakfast with emphasis on healthy eating and local organic produce; bikes to rent; free Wi-Fi; lobby bar
The hotel serves a daily buffet
breakfast that emphasizes health eating and local and organic products; breakfast is served in the colorful breakfast room or in the garden during
warmer weather. There is a free bicycle garage on-site, as well bikes available
for rent; there are also electric bicycle available, should you prefer. A
range of homemade lavender-based products made from the rooftop garden harvest are
available for sale in the lobby. Wi-Fi is free of charge throughout the hotel and funky, contemporary meeting rooms are also available. While the hotel lacks a true restaurant, the small lobby bar serves drinks around the clock to guests.
