NH Wien Belvedere stands at Rennweg 12a in the third district, and its position is its best argument: the Belvedere is about two minutes away on foot, and the Unteres Belvedere tram stop about the same. It has 114 rooms and is classed as a four-star hotel. There is no on-site restaurant listed, but a snack bar and deli serve light food, and a buffet breakfast is available for a fee at set morning hours, so check what your rate includes. The hotel also has a full-service spa with a sauna and steam room, and a 24-hour health club, which is a rare combination in this price range. Because the hotel is on the Rennweg, it sits between the Belvedere gardens and the commercial streets of Landstrasse, a calmer part of town than the old town. From the door, Landstrasser Hauptstrasse is about eleven minutes away, the Quartier Belvedere station about thirteen, Kaerntner Strasse about fourteen, the Vienna State Opera about seventeen and St Stephen's Cathedral about twenty on foot, so you can walk into the centre or take the tram. The airport is about eighteen minutes by car. The style is modern and functional rather than historic, and it suits visitors who want a comfortable, quiet night after a day of sightseeing, with art as the focus of the trip. It is a good choice for those building a trip around Klimt's The Kiss and the Belvedere collection, since you can be at the gate before the crowds. Because it has no full restaurant, plan to eat out in the evening, which is easy in this area. The city's tourist tax is added to the room rate.
The rooms and the feel
Rooms are modern and practical, with comfortable beds and good work space, and the atmosphere is calm and professional. The spa and health club give you a place to unwind after a long day on your feet. Rooms vary in size and outlook, and quieter rooms away from the Rennweg are worth requesting if you are a light sleeper.
Eating and drinking
There is a snack bar and deli rather than a full restaurant, and a buffet breakfast is available for an additional charge. The area has plenty of cafes and restaurants, and the Belvedere's own cafe is close. For an evening meal, the tram or a short walk brings you to the restaurants around the Rennweg and Landstrasse, and the old town is a short ride.
Location
Rennweg 12a puts you beside the Belvedere and its gardens, with a tram stop two minutes away. The State Opera and the cathedral are a walk or a short ride. For art lovers, couples and travellers who want a quiet, good-value base with a spa, this hotel is a sensible choice.
Why stay here
- ✓114 rooms
- ✓Four-star hotel on the Rennweg
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓24-hour health club
- ✓Snack bar and deli
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
- ✓Belvedere two minutes on foot
Good questions
How close is the hotel to the Belvedere?+
About two minutes on foot, and the Unteres Belvedere tram stop is about the same distance away.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
No full restaurant is listed. There is a snack bar and deli, and a buffet breakfast is available for a fee.
Does it have a spa?+
Yes, a full-service spa with a sauna and steam room, plus a 24-hour health club.
