Hotel Kärntnerhof - Vienna

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Apr 2008

Good value .... Clean, quiet, amenities as advertised, and a good price for an excellent location only about 2 blocks from St. Stephen's. Only drawback is that the street is very small and a little difficult to find, but we had a taxi to get us there, so it wasn't really an issue. I'd definitely recommend it, and stay there again if I ever get back to Vienna.

Guest name: AF, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2008

We liked to stay here. It is very quiet, 2 blocks San Josephplatz and 8 from the state opera house. Clean, good breakfast. The standard twin room is very, very small, we moved to a bigger one. Very good restaurants a few meters away.

Guest name: Marcela Gutierrez, Mexico

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Feb 2008

Quiet, spacious room,old noisy lift. Good welcome but just the minimum. No refrigereted bar in the room. Very closed from the center

Guest name: Jean Claude LANCIEN, France

Average rating:  4.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Feb 2008

There is construction going on in front of the hotel (Feb. 08), which starts early in the morning and runs late into the evening, making front rooms very noisy. They are already noisy, however, as the double-glazing does not block sound from the street. I was on the 4th floor and still could hear conversations on the street outside. Walls inside are also very thin; you can hear your neighbors sneeze.

Guest name: SO, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2008

Hotel Staff extremely helpful, went out of their way to make our experience wonderful. Shopping district adjacent to hotel is a slam dunk. We are walkers so all was perfect.

Guest name: Clement & Mary Grote, USA

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2008

The location was excellent - very close to the Cathedral and a short distance from the Underground transport system. The hotel is quiet generally but, during our visit, the noise levels from 0730hrs were very high due to major building renovations taking place directly opposite. This is likely to continue for many weeks if not months.There are many good value restaurants nearby for evening meals and several excellent cafes for morning/afternoon coffee and torte.

Guest name: FH, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2008

Nice hotel - well situated especially for the Airport bus that gets in to Schwenplatz - although you'll need a map as it's through small streets. It's only a short walk to the sights and the staff were very helpful. good all round

Guest name: AW, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: young sisters

stayed in Jan 2008

Excellent location! Very nice breakfast.

Guest name: EY, Japan

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jan 2008

The hotel is situated in an excellent area. Two blocks from St. Stephans

Guest name: Maria D Alonso, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Group

stayed in Nov 2007

hotel location is perfect, staffs are interested, so kind. it was great holiday, certainly, i ll come back.

Guest name: AV, Turkey

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2007

They need better directions on how to get to the hotel!

Guest name: CF, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: 

stayed in Nov 2007

Very happy with our choice. Great central location, friendly helpful staff. Lovely room.

Guest name: JG, Australia

Average rating:  2.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2007

Unbelivable small room Had nothing to do whith the internet photos the room door could not close, so there was no privasy and quiteness Very poor breakfast the heat in the bathroom was not working

Guest name: MG, Greece

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2007

We stayed for a week in Vienna, and had to add additional days to our original reservation, and we were quoted same rate as our Venere reservation by Hotel Karntnerhof. Location was convenient to tourist attractions-museums, catherdals and more. Shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and so forth.

Guest name: PS, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2007

A very nice hotel, excellent location. The single room I had was surprisingly sapcious (relatively). Very reccomended.

Guest name: David Michaeli, Israel

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2007

The hotel is absolutely in the center of Vienna, but quiet, and it has a closed parking place for cars. The staff was patient and kind, the rooms are spacious in elegant style. The breakfast was simple but delicious. I strongly recommend it for couples for long weekends.

Guest name: GJ, Hungary

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Nov 2007

The hotel was very good, especially for the price that I paid (which I think was reduced). The most pleasing aspect however was the service from the staff, which was excellent.

Guest name: Sam Phelps, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2007

Clean, spacious rooms. Breakfasts offered tons of food and good service. We stayed at 2 other hotels which had higher ratings but smaller rooms and no internet access. The in-hotel computer and free wifi were a big plus.

Guest name: JH, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

We had a very warm and helpful welcome on arrival. The hotel is in a quiet street but close to the centre of Vienna. We will certainly return.

Guest name: Stephen Codling, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

The location of this hotel, situated in one of the oldest parts of the city, was excellent. There is a self guided walking tour (in Frommers) that includes walking right past the hotel. All major sights were easily within walking distance and only a few minutes walk to the U-Bahn and Strassen Bahn. All the staff were very friendly and eager to help with places to go and good restaurants. If one is seeking to enjoy more of the local flavor, Hotel Kartnerhof is the place to stay. Because the Hotel was booked we only got to stay one night and spent the rest of our time at the Hilton. The rooms are on the small size, but very livable. Free wireless connection is definitely a plus. Although the Hilton was nice, we missed the personal touch of the Hotel Kartnerhoff. Plus with the Hilton we had to pay for internet connection. We will most definitely stay at the Hotel Kartnerhoff again.

Guest name: LI, USA

Average rating:  6.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

The hotel is well located. The rooms are small and badly laid out and the furniture is sparse and very old. The beds (which were separated, one on one wall and the other away on another wall) were small and uncomfortable. The bathroom was small but it was good enough. Although very old the hotel is kept clean. The breakfast was very good with a very good choice of breads (buns). All in all, I would rate my stay at 6, except for the breakfast which I rate at 9.

Guest name: Laurent Décarie, Canada

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

The hotel is located in the heart of the old section. It is close to all the inner city sights. The staff was most helpful, both the daystaff and the night staff. The breakfast was very substantial and plentiful. My room was Medium to small but fully equiped. There is a restaraunt out front which could be noisy until about 10:00. Anything we needed or wanted to see was accomodated by the desk staff. We were very pleased with our stay.

Guest name: Lawrence Chizak, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The hotel is extremely well located for the airport bus, the Ring tram routes, the metro and all central 'attractions'. The staff are both pleasant and efficient. The hotel is very clean and the buffet breakfast adequate.Numerous excellent and reasonable restaurants are but a few yards away. A most pleasant experience.

Guest name: Thomas Purcell, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The Kartnerhof proved an excellent and hospitable hotel although the location is a little away from the more interesting areas in Berlin it is well served by public transport and we had a most enjoyable stay. This was our first time in Berlin and the Kartnerhof clientel were predominantly business people which is appropriate to the location and the services provided.

Guest name: Bruce Hartnett, Australia

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

This was a gem right in the middle of the old city. The service was excellent, the rooms spacious and comfortable and the food most acceptable. We would recommend this hotel to anyone and will certainly stay there again if we visit Vienna

Guest name: Michael Taylor, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: transit

stayed in Aug 2007

The hotel has liked. A site very successful. It was pleasant, that in hotel local colour is kept. It is assured, that next time when we shall be in Vienna, we shall stop there.

Guest name: IRINA BODROVA, Russia

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Aug 2007

It was the best hotel of my trip, it really had free internet on the room, the location was excelent and the hotel is really beautifull. Perfect choice for the price. Good breakfast too.

Guest name: Maria Eugenia Boetsch Salas, Chile

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2007

very good location, kind and helpfull staff, nice buffet breakfast, good value for money, quiet rooms althogh in the center, good matress.It was the little things that we did not like: very simple room interior decor which we did not like and around the sink area was not enaaugh space for the shaving and staff we needed,also towels were not soft,and toilet paper was thick. but on the overall we got a fare price for a good locaation and a nice hotel.

Guest name: Nathan & Tali Lahav, Israel

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2007

Henry was very nice and helped us out with our travel arrangements. Rooms were large and clean. Breakfast was OK. A bit loud in the morning.

Guest name: Andrew Carr, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Dec 2006

The Karntnerhoff is great value for money. The location is in the middle of the best area of Vienna for bars, restaurants, shopping and tourist attractions. The hotel is comfortable, very well managed and friendly. I think it would appeal to all ages. I think it deserves an extra star.

Guest name: Ella Montgomery, Australia

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Mar 2007

Fantastic location, price, staff and facilities. A perfect place to stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Yes, I am a tourist; Not a representative of the hotel or the city of Vienna. :-)

Guest name: Grant Smallacombe, Australia

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2007

Very nice hotel, clean spacious rooms, welcoming, wonderful staff. Only the breakfast was lacking. Perfect location, book now!

Guest name: Tadz Lewandowski, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Feb 2007

The location was excellent, the staff very welcoming and helpful and the ambience was perfect old world Vienna. We really enjoyed our stay.

Guest name: Julia Ross, Italy

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2007

very good place for those who are interested in old city secrets

Guest name: JM, France

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2007

Go at noon to see the Anker clock, very nice and free....

Guest name: MR, Italy

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Group

stayed in Feb 2007

clean,quiet,well located and very good breakfast

Guest name: Sautel Michel, France

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2007

We stayed in a spacious dobble room - very quiet (smoking allowed - we like that). We could sleep with an open window, allthough it is in the center of the city - near to everything including transportation. Kind staff, fine breakfast. Wonderfull old iron lift. Everything OK.

Guest name: Torben Peters, Denmark

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Dec 2006

While the hotel isn't five-star, it provided excellent value for money and was very clean and well-kept. I would stay there again and recommend it to others. Take note, there are no tea/coffee or fridge facilities, but I understand that's quite normal in Austria.

Guest name: JS, Australia

Average rating:  6.6

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Dec 2006

nice hotel in the centre. Clean, quiet and confortable. The hotel, on the avarege, met my standar. However there is no lift for rooms at the upper floor. Breakfast is not very rich.

Guest name: RC, Italy

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Dec 2006

A nice hotel in an excellent location - almost everything you would want to see is within walking distance. And for those that aren't, the u-Bahn isn't far away. The restaurant next door was OK, and there's a good place for WienerSchnitzel not far away either - Figlmuller. We stayed for 3 nights in the week before Christmas. If you're in Vienna at this time of year you should go to the Christmas markets at the Rathaus and Schonnbrun Palace.

Guest name: Alastair Scarlett, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2006

I had an incredible time during my stay there.The hotel in the downtown,its old-fashioned style,old lift ,the silence,the cleaness,the good smell of the coffee in the restaurant,the smiles on the faces of all the staff there,that all impressed me much!

Guest name: Tatyana Nencheva, Bulgaria

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Group

stayed in Nov 2006

This hotel is in an excellent location for sightseeing in Vienna, situated down a quiet street yet within walking distance of St Stephens Cathedral and other main attractions. It offers excellent value for money. The hotel is old and very charming yet the rooms were well equipped and very clean. Lovely hot chocolate and viennese pancakes in the pub next door. Would highly recommend for a sightseeing trip.

Guest name: Vanessa Dale, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

Very comfortable and competent small hotel situated in a cul-de-sac hence very quiet well paced near the centre of Old Vienna good value (Venere rates less than those advertised in the room). Our room was spacious on the second floor at the front of the hotel, would certainly use this hotel again.

Guest name: John Matthews, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Nov 2006

Hotel is very well located close to many restaurants and just three minutes from the cathedral. Our room triple was on the sixth floor and the lift only goes to the fifth. Rooms was ok if somewhat spartan and main room light is too white and bright. No shower curtain and very small TV. The price is high for the room quality but is worth it for the location. Staff very good

Guest name: Robert Nicholas Ogden, Belgium

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

we Stayed in this hotel on two occasions this trip first for 4 days and later overnight.the first stay the room was OK but one drawback was the dreaded plastic shower curtain that chases you around shower.No airconditioning so could be hot in summer and a bit of noise from the street.Our second stay we were allocated a room on the 5th floor much better room faced onto the rear very quite and a modern shower with glass screen still no aircon but not aproblem in September. very good breakfast and central to St Stephens and only a short walk from the airport bus terminal.

Guest name: James Smith, Australia

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

A little noisy (that may be a function of the room we got) but very welcoming, well-run little inn only steps from the Stephansdom. Austrian hospitality at its best.

Guest name: Francis De Regnaucourt, USA

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in May 2006

The Kartnerhof was very difficult to find as it is on a very small street that is not on most maps. The hotel is dated, but clean and the staff was very helpful. The breakfast was satisfactory, but not quite as good as most we experienced in Austria or Germany. The location, once found, was very convenient to everything in Vienna including the main shopping and dining areas and the subway was very close as well.

Guest name: EL, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

Belle camere in stile antico, molto grandi, non c'è il bidet. Una chicca l'ascensore. La nostra camera al primo piano era molto scura. Chiedete camere ai piani alti, IV o V. Ottima colazione, dolce e salata. Personale molto gentile, ci hanno aiutato con aerei e info. Centralissimo, a due passi dalla metro. Circondato da ristoranti anche a buon prezzo. Very fine large rooms, old styled. Very nice the old elevator. Our room, first floor, faced in an inner court, so it was rather dark. Ask for upper rooms, fourth or fifth floor. Very good breakfast, sweet and salted too. Employees very kind and competent. In the heart of Vienna, very near to underground. Good restaurants all around, good prices.

Guest name: Emilio Lancioni, Italy

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Mar 2006

There should be photos of single rooms on the web page, as all the rooms are not like that showed on the photos.

Guest name: Delphine Longuet, France

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2006

Very good price-quality relation. Lovery hotel, very quiet. Breakfast could offer more variety (such as toast, fruit salat, orange marmelade); very friendly, helpful staff. The indications how to get to the hotel, if you arrive via train and tube are rather poor. I suggest a clear, little map, which can also be sent to customers via e-mail.

Guest name: Karin Dr. Herrmann, Germany