The White Suite, aka Junior Suite at Sofitel Vienna

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Room 1201 , Junior Suite
May 3, 2017 by

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Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom
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Room 1201

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I love this hotel for its very modern, minimalist interiors and the excellent location. The views from the rooftop bar are amazing and breakfast, although expensive, is also very good with great quality and variety.

Definitely a hotel to visit when in Vienna for those willing to spend a bit more and that like stark black/white/grey minimalist/modern interior design.

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Check In

I arrived very early (10 AM) and simply wished to drop off my bag until the room was ready but the friendly staff suggested I also check in and then when the room would be ready they would let me know and bring my bag up to the room for me. Service by the front desk staff and concierge were very good, efficient and friendly.

I did receive a call to inform me the room was ready around 12 noon and when I did arrive (around 3 PM) my key was waiting and my bag was indeed in the room.

No mention was made about the room upgrade but I received a junior suite instead of the luxury room I had booked, a great upgrade given the very full hotel situation in Vienna on that weekend and also given that I was staying for 5 nights.

My stay was a cash booking through Accor website, as a gold member and using some points to reduce the rate. The stay was a flexible rate for Accor members (until 3 days before IIRC), a very welcome option.

Room

I'll let the pictures do the talking for the room. Very nice indeed.

It was a bit of a shock each time to go from a dark grey hallway to the very bright white of the room though...

Housekeeping was amazing and included an evening turndown service with a top up of the fridge juices (free of charge), bath amenities and towels and setting out a lovely herbal tea blended for the hotel.

Service

Very good for the various interactions I had. I did not use the spa however so can't comment on that, nor did I use the concierge after my initial encounter to drop of the bags. 

Dining

I had prebooked breakfast, having been before and loving the view from the 18th floor Le Loft Restaurant. (top floor). The view is stunning and the food is very, very good with excellent variety catering to everyone from the healthly minded to the fully cooked calorie bomb seeker.

You do need to reserve though or you won't likely get a table due to the very high demand.

I did use the bar on this floor as well each night and had great service. It was very busy, given the views and the 'status' element of the young and hip so again reserving is recommended.

Location

Excellently located on the edge of the city centre. Well served by the local underground network as well as buses / streetcars. Taxis were available 24/7 outside the door at a taxi stand. Mostly E class Mercs as taxis at this hotel.

I walked almost everywhere or used the underground and it was a great way to see the city. There are two stations very near to the hotel. the main one being Schwedenplatz, about 200-300 m away across the river.

Overall

Highly recommended with only one caveat: there is no lounge and no pool. If these are important to you, look elsewhere or be aware of this. If you dislike modern or stark, monotone colour schemes you also should not stay here.

For all others, a great hotel, good treatment of Accor members and one I look forward to visiting again next year at the latest.

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