Gerhard-Bronner-Strasse 5, Vienna, Austria | (618) 248-8274
Located right next to Hauptbanhhof, a 15-minute metro ride to city center
A 15-minute walk to Belvedere Palace and its pretty gardens
Bright, modern rooms with Nespresso machines and rainfall showers
Family Rooms are available
Buffet breakfast offered, and snacks available in the 24-hour bar
Internet station in the lobby
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
No full-service restaurant or gym
Outside of the city center
Three-pearl Star Inn Wien Hauptbahnhof is a popular choice, in part due to its convenient location next to Vienna's main rail station and the Ubahn. It's just a 15-minute ride to the airport, and about the same into Vienna's historic center. Don't come here for Old World Vienna ambience, as this hotel is all sleek lines and modern style. Features are limited, but there's a daily buffet breakfast and the bar is open 24 hours a day. The 300 rooms are smart, with crisp Scandinavian-inspired decor plus Nespresso machines, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and roomy rainfall showers. Guests looking for a bit more character could check out Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna insteadm which has similar rates and is near Vienna's other major station, Wien Mitte.
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Scene
Modern hotel with smart, functional decor that's popular for its convenience
One of the German Star Inn chain, Hotel Premium Wien Hauptbahnhof is a modern building with a striking checkerboard exterior that's a clue to how far from classic Vienna you'll be during a stay here. We mean that literally and figuratively, though most guests don't seem to mind the distance from the city's historic First District because of the hotel's proximity to the Ubahn metro system. Inside, the lobby is bright and spacious, with an open-plan bar and cafe area. The decor is modern and largely monochrome, with pops of yellow and purple in the comfortable lounge area. It's a functional property, and trades mostly on its location next to the city's main transport hub: Wien Hauptbahnhof. The large photograph of a historic steam train in the cafeteria reflects this fact. The atmosphere can be busy with a mix of guests staying here -- some passing through for just a night between trains, some here for a weekend break, and others in the city for business.
Location
Set beside Hauptbahnhof, a 15-minute train ride to the city center or the airport
Star Inn Hotel Premium Wien Hauptbahnhof is located just behind the city's main train station. There's plenty to do locally, with Columbus Center shopping a five-minute walk away, and pretty Schweizergarten Park -- home to the Modern Art Museum -- about the same distance away. It's 10 minutes on foot to the Military History Museum, and 15 to Belvedere Palace and its stunning gardens. That being said, the touristy heart of the city requires some maneuvering to reach. However, the metro or tram both depart from Hauptbahnhof, which is around a five-minute walk away. Journey time to the city center is about 15 minutes door-to-door. Connections are also easy for attractions farther afield -- it's about a 20-minute trip to Prater Park and 40 minutes to Schonbrunn Palace. The express train to the airport takes just 15 minutes, or it's about a 20-minute drive.
Rooms
Contemporary rooms with Nespresso machines and 42-inch TVs, plus en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers
Rooms in the Star Inn have a contemporary, Scandinavian-inspired finish, with crisp white linens and pale wood-effect furniture, coupled with dark wood floors. Patterned accent walls add a pop of character, though there's not exactly a wealth of classic Viennese style to be found. Amenities are high-end across all rooms, including Nespresso machines, individually controlled air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and 42-inch flat-screen TVs. There's plenty of storage space, and large desks are helpful for anyone traveling on business. Family Rooms include two double beds, and Accessible Rooms are available. The sleek bathrooms have counter-top sinks, large rainfall showers, hairdryers, and pump products.
Features
Buffet breakfast with hot and cold options (fee), 24-hour bar, and internet station
Features are thin at this mid-range hotel, though it's a rare three-pearl hotel in Vienna that offers a wealth of leisure options on-site. There's a bright dining room that serves a daily buffet breakfast that includes hot and cold options (fee), and plenty of sitting space in the lobby lounge. The reception and the bar are open 24/7, and the bar serves light snacks all day. There's an internet station in the lobby too, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
