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WIEN (VIENNA) WIEN (VIENNA)

A Altstadt Vienna This spacious hotel in Josefstadt, Hotel König von Ungarn Right in the centre
an unspoilt baroque part of the city, is only ten of the old city, very close to St Stephen’s
minutes’ walk from central Vienna. Owner Otto Cathedral, and extremely popular. The building
Ernst Wiesenthal, a seasoned traveller, has dates from the 18th century; inside, chandeliers,
decorated the place according to his own definite portraits and an enclosed courtyard all add to
tastes: a happy mix of antique and modern its charm. The bedrooms are comfortable but
pieces. Friendly and helpful service; rooftop not over-grand. The restaurant serves traditional
v views over the city. Austrian cuisine.
N 1070 Wien, Kirchengasse 41. Map p189 F2. N 1010 Wien, Schulerstr. 10. Map p189 F2.
§ (01) 5263399. ` (01) 5234901. $ hotel@altstadt.at § (01) 515840. ` (01) 515848. 0 b,d. Rooms 33.
0 b. Rooms 34. ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡
WIEN (VIENNA) WIEN (VIENNA)

Altwienerhof Although located in an Römischer Kaiser Wien Here is authentic old-
unfashionable part of Vienna, the Altwienerhof is world flavour in a landmark Baroque building:
special. Its restaurant is visited by gourmets from there are chandeliers, arches, mouldings and
all over the world (closed 1-21 Jan). The wine list giltwork in abundance. The hotel is centrally
is very good too. The rooms are sumptuous, and located in a narrow street just off the
breakfast can be taken in the conservatory or the Kärntnerstrasse. If you are arriving by car, use
garden. Bargain prices with half-board. the entrance on Krugerstrasse.
N 1150 Wien, Herklotzgasse 6. Map p189 F2. N 1010 Wien, Annagasse 16. Map p189 F2.
§ (01) 8926000. ` (01) 89260008. § (01) 512 77510. ` (01) 512 775113.
$ office@altwienerhof.at 0 b,l,d. Rooms 23. $ info@rkhotel.bestwestern.at 0 b. Rooms 24.
∂ ¢ 2 weeks Jan. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

SCHARDING WÖRTHERSEE
Förstingers Wirtshaus The 17th-century tavern Schloss Hallegg This 800-year-old castle offers
retains old beams and vaulted ceilings. wonderful views. Vast bedrooms. Summer only.
N 4780 Scharding am Inn, Unterer Stadtplatz 3. N 9201 Krumpendorf am Wörthersee, Halleggerstr. 131.
Map p189 D2. § (07712) 23020. ` (07712) 23023. Map p189 D4. § (0463) 49311. ` (0463) 493118.
$ romantikhotel-forstinger@magnet.at $ reservations@schloss-hallegg.at 0 b.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 16. ¡¡¡ Rooms 10. ¡¡¡¡
WIEN (VIENNA) ZELL AM SEE
Hotel am Schubertring A central hotel, near the Hotel ‘Der Metzgerwirt’ The main building is
Staatsoper and Konzerthaus, this is a favourite of more than 500 years old. Rooms in the new
visiting artists and musicians. Quiet bedrooms. annexe look onto a courtyard and rose garden.
N 1010 Wien, Schubertring 11. Map p189 F2. § (01) N 5700 Zell am See, Saalfeldnerstr. 5. Map p188 C4.
717020. ` (01) 7139966. $ hotel@schubertring.at 0 § (06542) 725200. ` (06542) 7252034. $ info@
b. Rooms 39. ¡¡¡ romantik-hotel.at 0 b,l,d. Rooms 40. ¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p187