Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna

This hotel... Man... Bloody brilliant! My girlfriend and I stayed for three nights at the Ruby Sofie Hotel, and what a treat! Excellent room at a brilliant price, nice and varied breakfast, and a staff so much on our wavelenght, I can't praise them enough! The hotel itself is cozy with an almost familiar feel. A nice and inviting open bar/reception/breakfast area, wirh an industrial feel and jazz-club-like decor. Brilliant drinks and a nice, tasty and varied continental breakfast to boot. The staff is so very nice and inviting, no pomp and circumstance, just good people, who seem to like making the guests feel at home and joking around. And, understanding german quite well, I have only praise for them... I heard them talking about my girlfriend and me and saying we look so happy together. They are, of course, correct, but having overheard my share of rotten attitudes, it was an immense pleasure encountering the lovely people of Ruby Sofie. The room itself, a nest room, was excellent! The open plan shower gives it such a unique feel and atmosphere. I can't praise it enough. Luxurious, industrial, and elegant, romantic and "rough", all at the same time. That, combined with a focus on sustainability, for me means, that I'll recommend the Ruby chain of hotels, at the Ruby Sofie in particular, to anyone who'll bother to listen to my recommendations. The location is excellent as well. Within walking distance of the old, Imperial city centre, close to U-Bahn and shopping aplenty, should one be so inclined.

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 place was really cool and in a super convenient location. The staff were super helpful and were very interesting people, all of them. The rooms were comfy, clean and fun and the free coffee service upstairs was very convenient. The bar was a nice place to chill after travel and work.