Vienna Prestige Apartments - Graben, by Welcome2Vienna - Vienna

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Didn't look like the pictures at all. In pretty poor shape. Could really use some updating. Weird layout. No door to shower. In a very good location though.

Perhaps our negative review is due to our expectations of the property, but this is not a hotel. This is an apartment. We have stayed in other properties with apartment in the name, and they still operate like a hotel with a reception desk, common areas, and staff. We expected this to be similar. Instead, when we arrived and found ourselves at a loss where to check-in or even enter, we called the phone number for our reservation, and it was explained to us that we would be met with keys. He arrived about 15 minutes later, showed us the apartment and its features, answered our questions, and then let us get on with our day. As for the space itself, it's a bit awkward. The bedroom is tiny, and the bed must be pushed against one wall. This forces one person to either climb over the other to exit, or scoot down to the foot of the bed. The living room furniture is not terribly comfortable - the couch was very hard, and the chairs at the table were also uncomfortable. There is a small step from the kitchen to the foyer/washroom area, so when not paying attention, it's easy to trip. The only basic toiletry provided are a small bottle of shampoo (which was not replaced when empty) and small bars of soap. We found some condiments in the refridgerator, but were unsure how long they had been there. There was a washing maching, but no detergent - we had to buy it and then left it there. The area can't be beat, but this was not our style.

The apartment was in a fantastic location (possibly the most central location available in Vienna), and was very clean. However, there were some issues... 1. SAFETY ISSUE: The apartment shares a hallway with an adjacent business office. The adjacent office staff usually deadlocks the shared outer door in the evening when they leave for the day. When this happens and anyone leaves the apartment with the keys (to allow them to get back in at street level), any guests who remain in the apartment without the keys are physically locked in since there is only one set of keys provided and the shared deadlocked door cannot be opened by just using the internal door handle. This happened to us. Fortunately, we did not have an emergency as there was no alternative means of escape. 2. COMFORT ISSUE: The bedroom is very small and the bed was extremely hard. The sofa was more comfortable. 3. COMFORT ISSUE: The advertised "air conditioning" is a heating-only system. It does not have cooling capability. That said, portable floor fans were provided. In summary, if you are willing to put up with these issues, you will not find a better location in Central Vienna.

A wonderful apartment in the middle of the CBD. Beautiful sights literally steps away from the enterance to building. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed. The washing machine was very welcome after travelling for weeks.