
We are a centrally located 3 stars hotel. The Hotel was built in 1900 as the HOTEL RIVA, and has hosted many famous guests. One of the guests was Franz Kafka who met Milena here in 1917 (Letters to Milena).
Tradition and Viennese hospitality personify our family hotel located close to the centre of Vienna and opposite the main railway station. Our attentive staff and our high standard of service will give you an understanding of the friendly and harmonic Viennese atmosphere throughout your stay.
Apart from the listed facilities, our hotel offers:
- Concierge Services
- Doctor on Call
- Openable windows in all the rooms
- Parking possibilities in a public parking house opposite the Hotel
Congress, in the streets nearby (private parking space EUR 12 per day) or
in the neighboring district. Costs per day vary and a deposit may be
charged.
Please contact Hotel Congress for detailed information.
FOOD AND RESTAURANTS:The American breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant from 06:30 to 10:00.
Drinks are available at the hotel bar.
Various dining possibilities are nearby.
HOTEL AMENITIESParking (fee required), Bar, 24 hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Elevator, Express Checkin/Checkout, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproof Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, , Cycling, Babysitting/Child Services, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Bicycle Rent, Shoe Shine, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopy, Ticket Service.
OTHER HOTEL INFORMATION::The hotel's rooms are not accessible to disabled guests.
For reservations or information about collection from the airport please leave us a note when you make your booking. We will contact you as soon as possible.
NEARBY THE HOTELHotel Congress is located in opposite the main railway station (Südbahnhof).
Within walking distance are the old town centre, Schloss Belvedere and the famous Schweizer Garten.
A underground (metro) stop is located next to the Hotel.
DRIVING DIRECTIONSHotel Congress is also comfortably accessible by car using the Autobahn exit Landstrasser Hauptstrasse on the Gürtel (Belt Parkway) direction Südbahnhof (South Railway Station). There is a public parking lot directly across the street (at the reception desk, you will get the reduced parking ticket).
From the Airport: - Bus from the APT Vienna to Südbahnhof, afterwards 2 minutes walking distance (35 minutes).
From the Südbahnhof (South Railway Station): 2 minutes walking distance.
From the Westbahnhof (West Railway Station): Tram Nr. 18 to Südtiroler Platz, afterwards 2 minutes walking distance (15 minutes).
From the Nordbahnhof (North Railway Station): Underground Nr. 1 to Südtiroler Platz (15 minutes).
From the City Centre: Underground Nr. 1 to Südtiroler Platz (5 minutes).
FREE CANCELLATION POLICYCancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged EUR 10.00 per night and person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 25.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: 10 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is included.
Internet: Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs EUR 2.00 per hour.
Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby and charges are applicable.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
How to reserve
Hotel Congress
Insert the check in and check out dates in the form. The search engine will list you all the available rooms. By clicking on the room's name you will be able to visualize all the details.
Choose the number of room you would like to book and click on the reserve it button. To proceed with the reservation process you will have to fill the reservation forms with your personal data.
Once you have finished with the reservation process You'll receive an automatic confirmation message from the hotel with all the hotel details. You will not receive any further communication from the hotel, since this confirmation message is definite.
No charge on your credit card
Your credit card details are needed in order to guarantee the reservation and no charges will be made. Credit card informations are sent directly to the property via Secure Server, ensuring these details are protected.
Free Cancellation
The cancellation of the reservation does not involve any additional costs if carried out within the terms of our cancellation policy. In order not to incur in any penalty, you must respect the the terms and conditions of the cancellation accommodation, that you will find published either in the cancellation of the reservation page or inside the reservation form.
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