Location. Novotel Wien City is located in Vienna, Austria, 400 metres from Schwedenplatz train station. St Stephan's Cathedral, the shops of Kartner Strasse, and Prater Park are all within 1.5 kilometres. Hotel Features. This modern eight-storey hotel is situated in the historic centre of Vienna. Internet connections are available in public areas for a surcharge, and guests can enjoy coffee in the lobby, and browse complimentary newspapers. There is also a room service menu.

Novotel Wien City's 5 Senses Restaurant and Bar opens daily and has a modern atmosphere. It serves regional dishes in three separate sizes to appeal to all appetites.

Guestrooms. The Novotel Wien City offers 124 guestrooms, accessible by an elevator. All are air- conditioned and have satellite television with premium channels, desks, direct-dial phones, and safes. Bathrooms have hair dryers, bathrobes and makeup mirrors.

Expert Tip. The Hofburg was originally a medieval castle, which later became a royal residence. The palace is two kilometres from the hotel, and now houses the National Library, the Imperial Treasury, a collection of weapons, and an art-deco glass house with exotic butterflies.

Room Types:

Executive Room with 1 double bed and sofa:   One double bed and one sofabed. Light decor and contemporary furnishings. Satellite television, wireless Internet access (surcharge), DVD players, air conditioning, minibar, coffee/tea maker, and safe. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and makeup mirror.

Superior Room with 1 double bed:   One double bed. Light decor and contemporary furnishings. Satellite television, wireless Internet access (surcharge), DVD players, air conditioning, minibar, coffee/tea maker, and safe. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and makeup mirror.

Driving Directions: From Vienna International Airport (VIE): Distance to Novotel Wien City is 20 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.

Getting there. An express train (CAT) leaves the airport every 30 minutes for the City Air Terminal. The journey time is 16 minutes, and single tickets cost 9 EUR. From here the underground line U4 heads for Novotel Wien City. Buses run to the city centre railway stations. Taxis to the hotel cost approximately 35 EUR. The hotel can organise airport transfers for a surcharge. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Vienna city centre is best explored on foot. The city is served by a cheap and efficient public transport system, including buses, trams, and S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains. Taxis can be hailed on the street, but are quite expensive.

Driving directions. From Vienna International Airport. Take the A4 in the direction of Vienna, Schuttelstrasse, Untere Donaustrasse. Turn right onto Aspernbruckengasse.