Close to Stephen’s Cathedral and other major attractions
Tasteful rooms with flat-screen TVs, AC, and minibars
Fresh fruit provided in rooms
Varied breakfast buffet served daily (for a fee)
Small library of books
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No on-site parking
Complaints of loud and creaky floors
Decor can feel a bit old fashioned
Pension City is a mid-range 19-room hotel a three-minute walk from Stephen’s Cathedral. Rooms vary in size and all have flat-screen TVs, minibars, kettles, and small bathrooms. While they're tidy and tasteful, decor can feel a bit passé, and there have been some complaints of noise from creaky floorboards. Amenities are limited to free hotel-wide Wi-Fi, a library with books for guests to borrow, and a breakfast buffet with cold cuts and espresso drinks (for a fee). Travelers looking for a similarly priced property with more to offer may want to consider K+K Hotel Maria Theresia, which offers a free breakfast buffet, on-site restaurant, sauna, and gym.
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Scene
Elegant hotel with a mix of Old-World and modern styles
Pension City presents an interesting mix of old elegance and modern flair. The lobby has a lot going on, with historic framed drawings and photos, patterned carpet, and brochures on a white desk. The breakfast room has a contrastingly modern design, with black chairs and tables and lovely prints of Viennese art on the walls. Beyond the breakfast room, there are no other public spaces to speak of in this small, intimate property. Most guests are vacationing couples looking for an intimate hotel within walking distance to major attractions.
Location
Central location within easy walking distance of local attractions
Pension City is located in the city center, close to St. Stephen’s Cathedral (a three-minute walk away). Hofburg Palace is an eight-minute walk from the property, while the Kunsthistorisches Museum is a 15-minute walk away. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars, and shopping areas on the surrounding streets, and a U-Bahn stop a four-minute walk away. There's also a tram stop that takes seven minutes to reach on foot. It’s a 20-minute drive to Vienna International Airport.
Rooms
Classic rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, kettles, and fresh fruit
Guest rooms are classically done up in red carpets, striped curtains, white beds with red-and-gold printed accents, and blond-wood furniture. It's a tasteful -- if old-fashioned -- look that can read as passé. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, kettles, and air-conditioning, and free fruit is provided. Note that not all units have a view, and the ones that do just have street views. Bathrooms are modern but cramped, with walk-in showers, wall-mounted toiletry dispensers, and hairdryers. Some guests have complained of bothersome noise from the old creaking floorboards.
Features
A short list that includes a breakfast buffet (for a fee), a small library, and free Wi-Fi
Guests at Pension City shouldn't expect too many on-site features at this small-scale hotel. A continental breakfast is served in the hotel's modern breakfast room, but past guests have complained that it’s a bit pricey for what’s provided. Guests can expect to find cold cuts, cheeses, pastries, fruit, cereals, juices, and espresso drinks. There's also a small library with a selection of books, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
