Hotel Bristol, Vienna, Austria [Master Thread]
May 26, 2013, 8:21 am
#106
Join Date: May 2000
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K 2.7MM, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, IHG Spire
Posts: 3,317
Just bumping this thread to see if anyone has had recent stays. Considering it for five nights in August with my 2 year-old, husband, and parents. This is my mother's "dream trip" so I want to make sure that the construction won't be disruptive.
Jun 10, 2013, 8:37 am
#108
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MKE
Programs: AA Exec Platinum, SPG Platinum / Ambassador / Lifetime Gold, Avis FIRST
Posts: 3,293
Just completed a stay
I just completed 4 nights at the Bristol. It was overall OK.
Positives:
Wonderful staff, beautiful grand hotel, very cute bar, nice rooms, fantastic location. Helpful concierge as well.
Negatives:
The wireless is horrific. We had to change rooms because there was no signal in our first room. The second room had a "spotty" signal at best which caused a lot of issues. For any serious work needing to be done on the Internet, you have to go to the lobby where the signal is strong. Also, wireless is free in the lobby.
Also this hotel is PRICEY (which shouldn't surprise anyone). Two drinks at the cute lobby bar could be had for no less than 30 Euros.
I likely wouldn't stay here again purely due to the wireless. We had friends who stayed at the LM down the street and they had no problems with theirs. When on vacation using the Internet to keep in touch and to research what to do next is very important, having terrible wireless at the Bristol really put a cramp in that stay.
Positives:
Wonderful staff, beautiful grand hotel, very cute bar, nice rooms, fantastic location. Helpful concierge as well.
Negatives:
The wireless is horrific. We had to change rooms because there was no signal in our first room. The second room had a "spotty" signal at best which caused a lot of issues. For any serious work needing to be done on the Internet, you have to go to the lobby where the signal is strong. Also, wireless is free in the lobby.
Also this hotel is PRICEY (which shouldn't surprise anyone). Two drinks at the cute lobby bar could be had for no less than 30 Euros.
I likely wouldn't stay here again purely due to the wireless. We had friends who stayed at the LM down the street and they had no problems with theirs. When on vacation using the Internet to keep in touch and to research what to do next is very important, having terrible wireless at the Bristol really put a cramp in that stay.
Jun 10, 2013, 9:25 am
#109
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: VCE
Posts: 14,165
I just completed 4 nights at the Bristol. It was overall OK.
Positives:
Wonderful staff, beautiful grand hotel, very cute bar, nice rooms, fantastic location. Helpful concierge as well.
Negatives:
The wireless is horrific. We had to change rooms because there was no signal in our first room. The second room had a "spotty" signal at best which caused a lot of issues. For any serious work needing to be done on the Internet, you have to go to the lobby where the signal is strong. Also, wireless is free in the lobby.
Also this hotel is PRICEY (which shouldn't surprise anyone). Two drinks at the cute lobby bar could be had for no less than 30 Euros.
I likely wouldn't stay here again purely due to the wireless. We had friends who stayed at the LM down the street and they had no problems with theirs. When on vacation using the Internet to keep in touch and to research what to do next is very important, having terrible wireless at the Bristol really put a cramp in that stay.
Positives:
Wonderful staff, beautiful grand hotel, very cute bar, nice rooms, fantastic location. Helpful concierge as well.
Negatives:
The wireless is horrific. We had to change rooms because there was no signal in our first room. The second room had a "spotty" signal at best which caused a lot of issues. For any serious work needing to be done on the Internet, you have to go to the lobby where the signal is strong. Also, wireless is free in the lobby.
Also this hotel is PRICEY (which shouldn't surprise anyone). Two drinks at the cute lobby bar could be had for no less than 30 Euros.
I likely wouldn't stay here again purely due to the wireless. We had friends who stayed at the LM down the street and they had no problems with theirs. When on vacation using the Internet to keep in touch and to research what to do next is very important, having terrible wireless at the Bristol really put a cramp in that stay.
Aug 9, 2013, 2:26 am
#112
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: SPG Plat 100, A3*G
Posts: 678
Also thinking about booking it for September, so recent info about the noise would be useful
The Platinum breakfast thread states that they offer full buffet breakfast at the restaurant:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...l#post21222032
The Platinum breakfast thread states that they offer full buffet breakfast at the restaurant:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...l#post21222032
Aug 9, 2013, 10:04 am
#113
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands
Programs: Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, ITA Elite+, Cathay S, Singapore S, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 3,152
I will be here in two weeks for a one night stay, combined with a one night stay at the Meridien. Will report back
Aug 31, 2013, 5:43 am
#114
Join Date: May 2000
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K 2.7MM, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, IHG Spire
Posts: 3,317
I just stayed here for five nights with my husband and two year-old daughter and parents in a separate room. Overall it was a great stay and I would definitely return.
Positives:
1)Upgrades! I had booked two rooms on points. One room was upgraded to a fabulous two room suite (with two small bathrooms); one room was upgraded to a larger regular room with a very large bathroom. Very, very nice.
2) Staff were very cordial and helpful.
3) Location is outstanding. You are at the epicenter of Vienna.
4) For plat breakfast, given full buffet in restaurant.
Negatives:
1) Construction is still going on. I never heard anything, but the main restaurant is still closed. All meals are served in the banquet hall in the basement.
2) The breakfast was fine but not particularly exceptional. I would not have wanted to pay for it.
3) The mattress was QUITE firm.
Again, overall a great stay and will definitely return.
Positives:
1)Upgrades! I had booked two rooms on points. One room was upgraded to a fabulous two room suite (with two small bathrooms); one room was upgraded to a larger regular room with a very large bathroom. Very, very nice.
2) Staff were very cordial and helpful.
3) Location is outstanding. You are at the epicenter of Vienna.
4) For plat breakfast, given full buffet in restaurant.
Negatives:
1) Construction is still going on. I never heard anything, but the main restaurant is still closed. All meals are served in the banquet hall in the basement.
2) The breakfast was fine but not particularly exceptional. I would not have wanted to pay for it.
3) The mattress was QUITE firm.
Again, overall a great stay and will definitely return.
Apr 3, 2014, 4:06 am
#119
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: all over europe
Programs: SPG Plat, PC Plat, BA Gold, *A Gold
Posts: 62
staying here at the moment.
booked yesterday (day of arrival) with C+P.
Was upgraded at check in to a junior suite - facing the opera.
Breakfast is in restaurant, mattress still firm as i like it
great hotel, great rate with C+P, enjoy every second.
booked yesterday (day of arrival) with C+P.
Was upgraded at check in to a junior suite - facing the opera.
Breakfast is in restaurant, mattress still firm as i like it
great hotel, great rate with C+P, enjoy every second.
Apr 3, 2014, 4:47 am
#120
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: SPG Plat 100, A3*G
Posts: 678