Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna

I liked everything. The Ruby Sophie is a boutique in a chain, but there is no evidence of a big chain. Instead a small staff of 30-somethings (a few are even younger) give the hotel a vibe to match its unusual and eclectic decor. If you like there is a guitar available if you play. No restaurant but a copious breakfast at small tables tucked into nooks and crannies along the length of the long bar that defines the ground floor. There is even a balcony for alfresco dining in a Viennese November. The cheerful professionalism of the staff is contagious particularly on dank early winter Viennese mornings. The setting is the old diplomatic quarter of Vienna, an Indian and a Korean restaurant are a short walk with many choices beyond. Central Vienna is nearby but the setting is quiet. During my four day stay I heard and saw repeated examples of a staff that is knowledgeable and helpful to gusts and is consistently upbeat. The staff and the distinctively quaint setting are an unusual match. And yes the place is made for a romantic getaway as well.; there were many couples to underline that choice.

The staff were brilliant, especially Lena. The buffet breakfast was very good and an added bonus was that the staff would willingly make you a speciality coffee, if preferred, included in the price. We found the hotel to be well situated, just a 15 mins walk from the town centre and the rooms were clean, bright and cosy and as described on the website. The coffee station along the corridor was also much appreciated with free tea and coffee and hot water, if needed.

Spacious room (Lovely Room booked), clean, great shower/sink/mirrors. Good air conditioning that could be adjusted easily. Staff were really friendly, they were availabe in 24 hour reception/bar on the 1st floor but otherwise hardly saw them as lift was accessed using room key to go straight to room floors. Tea/coffee point on every floor, well stocked. Not ideal location for city centre and sight seeing but easy to get to via the Vienna Mitte station... however perfect locaction for me as I was attending an event in the ballroom of the hotel.

The hotel is located in a great position, just a short walk from Wien Mitte Central Station. This allows you to easily travel to and from the airport, as well as to take the subway to reach areas of the city further from the centre. From the hotel you can reach the heart of the city centre, represented by St. Stephen's Cathedral, in 15 minutes on foot. My room was spacious, very clean and very quiet. In general the hotel is well kept, as it is a recently built structure. It is run by very friendly and nice young people.

The design and decor were fun and funky. Breakfast was varied and delicious. Check in and out were super easy and staff was friendly. I thought how the card is used for the lights was pretty cool.