NH Collection Wien Zentrum

The NH Wien Zentrum is situated in an impressive seven-story building with mirrored window walls fronted by a massive, Chagall-esque mural. The lobby is clean and contemporary, though small, with a white reception desk, tiled floors, and a couple of aqua-colored wingback chairs. While the hotel's 2015 refurbishment brought clean-lined, contemporary decor, this is still a chain property, and the style and service can feel a bit impersonal. But the comfortable, modern vibe is appealing in a city that offers many older hotels. This NH doesn't have a plethora of extra features (though the top-story breakfast room and terrace are a nice bonus) -- the major draw here, for families and couples alike, are the enormous rooms, which warrant this hotel's four-pearl ranking.

The NH Wien Zentrum is situated in Mariahilferstrasse, a bustling main artery that runs through Vienna, known primarily for its mid-range shops (there's an H&M right next door), but also packed with restaurants. The Naschmarkt is a 12-minute walk, the Museum Quarter is a 14-minute walk, and guests can get to the edge of Vienna's historic center and Hofburg Palace in about 20 to 25 minutes on foot. Or guests can connect to local attractions using the subway -- the Zieglergasse station is a two-minute walk from the hotel. Vienna International Airport is over an hour away by public transit, or a half hour by car.

The real highlight of this property is its huge rooms, suites, and apartments, designed to accommodate three to four guests (with connecting rooms available). Rooms are stylish and contemporary, thanks in part to 2015 refurbishments, with light wood floors and a clean, neutral color palette that includes white walls, furniture, and bedding. Decor can feel a bit sterile, but subtle striped accent wallpaper and blue wingback chairs add a little flair. Even entry-level rooms here are huge, with over 320 square feet of space and sitting areas that are separated from sleeping areas by divider walls inset with rotating flat-screen TVs. Modern beige bathrooms are big, too, and adorned with black-and-white photo murals, square sinks, and spacious walk-in, rainfall-style showers.Rooms include high-end amenities like minibars, Nespresso coffee machines, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are stocked with robes, slippers, hairdryers, magnifying mirrors, and free individual toiletries. Family Suites feature deep tubs with showers, and apartments add extras like kitchenettes with sinks, dinnerware, and hobs

This hotel lacks the extensive amenities of some upscale properties, but manages some nice extras for a smaller-sized urban hotel. While there's no full-service restaurant, the NH does offer a daily breakfast buffet in a pleasant rooftop breakfast room on the seventh floor, which includes outdoor terrace seating with nice views over the city. Breakfast is good, with the standard options plus made-to-order eggs, though guests find the extra fee pricey. There is no full-service restaurant or bar, but eateries are in the neighborhood. While the hotel has wellness facilities, they're limited -- the so-called spa and gym are just a sauna and a single stationary bike. The hotel offers high-end services like concierge service and morning room service, and staff can arrange for dry cleaning and laundry service, babysitting, parking, and airport shuttle service, albeit for extra fees. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and pets are welcomed for a nightly extra fee.