Location. Set in a 19th century building, the Hotel de France is on the Ringstrasse boulevard in Vienna, Austria, 400 metres from the University of Vienna. The hotel is within one kilometre of key attractions including Stephansplatz square, the Spanish Riding School and Museum Quarter.
Hotel Features. Built in 1872, the Hotel de France blends classic architecture with modern facilities. The marble floored lobby has period features including wrought iron staircase, crystal chandeliers and dark wood panelling.
Large windows and a terrace afford views of Viennas street life in the split level Bistro de France, serving American buffet breakfast (surcharge), and Viennese fare at lunch and dinner. Arches and fresh flowers set the scene for fine dining in the No. 3 restaurant, offering Mediterranean and Viennese dishes. Sushi Bar Daihachi serves sushi and teppanyaki dishes. The Atrium Bar offers drinks with live piano music in a room featuring contemporary art and chandeliers.
The Hotel de France houses conference rooms and wireless Internet access (surcharge) in public areas.
The 24 hour, top floor fitness centre has weights and cardio machines, and offers complimentary soft drinks on the terrace. The hotel has an onsite shop and cinema.
Guestrooms. On six floors, the Hotel de Frances 194 high ceilinged guestrooms in soft blues and whites are decked out with brass chandeliers and original watercolours. Rooms feature air conditioning, complimentary high speed Internet connections, safes, satellite TV, and complimentary minibars. Bathrooms offer bath/shower combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. In July and August, free films are screened at night in front of City Hall, 700 metres from the hotel.
Rates:
129.5 - 268.336
Number Of Rooms: 208
Number Of Floors: 6
Check In Time: 1400
Check Out Time: 1200
Amenities:
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
Children Allowed
Data Ports
Meeting Rooms
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Hotel de France
Schottenring 3
Vienna, Austria 1010
Driving Directions:
From Vienna International Airport (VIE):
Distance to the Hotel de France is 25 kilometres, approximately 30 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. The S 7 S Bahn train runs between the airport and central Vienna, stopping at a number of U Bahn (underground) stations. Single tickets cost 6 EUR. Buses run to the city centre, Budapest, Bratislava, and the Westbahnhof and S�dbahnhof railway stations. The nearest U Bahn station to the hotel is Schottentor, 50 metres away. Taxis to the city centre cost approximately 30 EUR. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Close to the University of Vienna, the Hotel de France is situated one kilometre from Stephansplatz square. 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.