 I would sum up this hotel as faded grandeur It s a little tired and could use some updating Also the bar allowed smoking One of our vacation highlights is to get a drink to discuss the day s events but we couldn t stand sitting in a smoke filled lounge One night it was pouring and we wanted to get a light dinner there but couldn t stand the thought of eating in a smoky bar so we had to go out Also the lobby is not much of a traditional lobby There were six club chairs there not a place to congregate It was a hotel which in it s day I m sure was grand but now not really The staff was very polite and helpful but overall I think it was overpriced 
 The location was excellent right next to the Vienna State Opera 