Radisson/SAS Style Hotel

Description:

• In the early 1900s, this building was the headquarters of an Austrian bank, but in 2005 it was converted into an elegant hotel. The result is a quirky and somewhat eccentric hotel with an enviable facade that's embellished with gilded, Secessionist-era bas-reliefs; virtually no signage in front; and a style-conscious, avant-garde postmodern interior that challenged the creativity of a team of designers. The hotel boasts a central location deep into the heart of Imperial Vienna. Bedrooms are comfortable, culturally neutral, and angular-minimalist, with warm earth tones that make them livable and, at their best, cozy. The most appealing public area is the H-12 wine bar; it's a long, narrow space with hard metallic surfaces, an alabaster bar surface that's illuminated from within, and big-screen TVs showing either fashion défilés in Milan or the occasional soccer game.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010