Travel offer: Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, Vienna
It’s notoriously tricky to find affordable digs within the Austrian capital’s Ringstrasse (surrounding the pristine medieval centre), but for a break, it’s the only place to be.
Where to stay: The Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof is a new five-star with fashionable rooms and a clubby little bar at four-star prices. Location couldn’t be better: near St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Imperial Palace and Kohlmarkt’s designer stores!
Sightsee for a snip: Watch a morning training session at the world-famous Spanish Riding School for £10 to £20 less than a “real” performance. Explore the trendy Freihaus (Fourth) District, where the Naschmarkt overflows with foodie treats for grazing, and Flo (vintageflo.com) has vintage Chanel and tea dresses. Visit The Third Man Museum (£6.50; 3mpc.net) and you’re sure to be humming the cult Orson Welles film’s haunting theme tune all weekend.
Affordable chic eats: Look for unique spots like Ein Weiner Salon, a tiny, tapestry-strewn restaurant with an open kitchen serving exquisite small dishes (set menu from £33 for three courses; einwienersalon.com).
How to do it: Double rooms at the Herrenhof (steigenberger.com) cost from £128 room only, with advance Internet rates available. Check out Aer Lingus’s Gatwick to Vienna flights, from £26.99 one-way (aerlingus.com).
Find out more: vienna.info
WOMAN AND HOME EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna is offering our readers a complimentary upgrade to the next category, as well as a free welcome drink in the bar for all bookings made from 1 to 30 November 2009 and 3 to 31 January 2010.
Please quote “woman and home” when making a reservation or simply bring this article with you at the check in. Please call the hotel direct on 0043 1 534 04868. Visit herrenhof-wien.steigenberger.at. Terms and conditions apply.
