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Well, let me be honest from the outset. Although I've stayed at all of the hotels mentioned to date, I have yet to stay at Le Meridien. I've looked at it, been in it, listened to those who've stayed in it and, yes, I think I can offer an opinion worth reading.
Firstly it looks marvellously stylish - hardly surprising because this hotel was specifically created to appeal to those who worship at the altar of the modern and stylish... some might find it's efforts to do so a little overpowering but you can't deny that looks splendid? Le Meridien is 'hot' because it is hardly a year old, the management are obviously trying very hard to please and it's currently 'cool' to stay there. Restaurant, gym, swimming pool, internet..it's all here. The hotel is situated a stones throw from the Opera on the Opernring itself - a good central location with the tram and underground system literally outside the front door.
People who've stayed there are full of praise but there seems to be a little problem with the design of the showers...apparently they look wonderful but are inclined to flood into your room unless barricaded with towels...oh, and the glass fronted toilets aren't to everyones taste! I was also intrigued to hear that people also enthuse about the giant plasma screen televisions in the rooms. Perhaps it's me but I thought one travelled to see the world not watch television in it?
For all that, Le Meridien is on a roll! I think you'd be hard pushed not to enjoy your stay there but it's not perhaps a choice for those who enjoy their comforts in more traditional surroundings. For those people, hotels like the Imperial, Sacher and Konig von Ungarn will still remain a better bet.
Modern and chic...but there are still deals to be had! Leave a Comment
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| | | | Le Meridien Vienna: Luxe, design et super localisation
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Nous avions choisi le Méridien principalement parce que voyageant deux filles seules, nous voulions être en plein centre et pouvoir sortir dîner le soir sans craindre le retour de nuit à pieds. Finalement, Vienne est une ville qui semble-t-il est ultra sûre ! Mais la localisation de l’Hôtel est géniale car effectivement c’est à :
- 5 mins de marche de la place centrale du Stefansdom que l’on atteint par une rue commerçante et piétonnière qui part de l’Opernring et conduit au fleuve en traversant l’hypercentre de la ville
- 5 mins de marche du MuseumQuartier (prendre l’Opernring à gauche en sortant de l’hôtel et suivre toujours tout droit)
- 5 mins de marche du Hofburg
- 10 mins de marche du Belvédère (prendre l’Opernring à droite en sortant de l’hôtel et suivre toujours tout droit, puis tourner à droite après l’hôtel Imperial)
Il y a une station de métro « Karlplatz » à 50 mètres de l’hôtel qui permet de rejoindre facilement l’aéroport ou d’aller à Schonbrun visiter le château. Mais en réalité la ville n’est pas immense et à part le château et la Hundertwasser Haus qui sont un peu plus excentrés, il me semble que tout peut être fait en marchant, ce qui permet en plus de voir l’architecture, partout magnifique !
Nous, nous avons pris la « Vienna Card » qui rend les transports gratuits et donne des réductions pour les visites et même certains restaurants. Par exemple, nous avons eu un verre de vin offert au restaurant situé dans l’Albertina museum (à 3 mins de l’hôtel) dont la déco est par ailleurs typique et la cuisine aussi !
L’hôtel en lui-même est très beau, très « arty », avec une déco plutôt réussie des parties communes et des chambres. La chambre était confortable, moderne avec TV écran large LCD, sèche-chev, mini-bar, table à repasser, bouilloire,…
La salle de bains est très design, avec un jeu de lumières incroyable et une baignoire d’une taille tout à fait respectable…
Accueil très poli. Nous avons bien sûr pu laisser nos bagages en « consigne » à l’hôtel pendant la dernière journée, et être réveillés chaque matin (par la programmation de la TV !!).
Bien que situé sur l’Opernring et presque en face de l’Opéra, l’hôtel nous a semblé calme (notre chambre toutefois donnait sur la cour et non sur la rue).
Si, comme nous, vous ne voulez pas prendre le petit déjeuner à l’hôtel, il y a un Starbucks juste derrière l’Opéra à droite et de nombreux « café Viennois » bien sûr.
Nous n’avons pas non plus essayé le restaurant de l’hôtel, mais il avait l’air pas mal !!
Un très bon choix. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: quasi en face de l'Opéra
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| | | | Le Meridien Vienna: Top Position.
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Location –
The Le Meridien is in a prime position within minutes from all the major attractions. The Opera House across the road, Spanish horse riding – 5mins. St Stephens – 10mins and central shopping district – 5 minutes walk. Perfect for a weeks stay in Vienna. It cost approx Euro40.00 taxi from the airport.
Room –
Our room 516 is very chic, modern, spacious and contemporary with a wonderful detail of design. The room consists of a king size bed, side tables, small chair, ottoman, coffee table, two good size working desks with high speed internet, large dressing mirror with an ironing board and hairdryer tucked behind it. A super large plasma TV attached to the wall, mini bar, tea and coffee facilities, a spacious wardrobe with plenty of hanging space and cupboards. Excellent curtains with switch button to operate.
Bathroom –
An ultra modern and hi-tech bathroom with brilliant spa shower, a lovely pink claw bath, toilet, small vanity unit with excellent make-up mirror, scales , and a fashionable stainless steel towel rack, with Deco glazed walls. The only problem was as others have mentioned
was the water from the shower leaking all over the floor. (Tip- place towel on outside rim) before turning on.
Restaurants –
There are two restaurants – Shambala Restaurant which serves a modern fusion cuisine, the Café Boulevard which serves light meals/ breakfast and coffee. There is also a small bar just beside the restaurant called the Shambala Bar.(very trendy)and fab for a nightcap. Dinner was excellent.
Swimming Pool –
The pool can be extremely difficult to find, its located on the –E1 (lowest floor) and has a separate lift to it, which is located beside the bar. It’s a very small jet lap pool with a spa . Next door is the well equipped gym.
Parking –
Public parking is available underneath the hotel. It cost approx E30.00 for the day.
Overall – We stayed here for four days and basically we thought the hotel to be ideal for position. The rooms are spacious and extremely comfortable and modern. I have given this hotel a 5 star rating primary for its gorgeous rooms. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than average
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| | | | Le Meridien Vienna: Luxury on the Opernring
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