Soak up stunning views of the River Danube from the Hilton Vienna Danube hotel, the only waterfront hotel in the city. Unwind riverside at the outdoor pool or just take in the view from the terrace of the elegant Symphony Restaurant. Exploring Vienna is easy - the hotel overlooks the Danube and is just 10 minutes' drive from Vienna attractions like the Prater amusement park and Danube Island. Or stay onsite and enjoy the tennis courts, the Active Club, and round off your day in the lowlighting and dark-wood decor of the Rhapsody Lounge Bar.Doing business is a pleasure here - the hotel is just 20 minutes' drive from Vienna International Airport, and has 12 flexible meeting rooms for 10-300, a business center and wireless internet access in all public spaces.All Hilton Guest Rooms have wireless internet access and a separate working area. Step up to a Deluxe Room for a river view.
Amenities Description
AM/FM Alarm Clock; Babysitting/Child Services; Bar/Lounge; Business Center; Casino; Coffee Maker in Room; Concierge; Handicapped Rooms/Facilities; Free Parking; Hairdryers Available; Mini Bar; Modem Lines in Room; Meeting/Banquet Facilities; No Smoking Rooms/Facilities; Pets Allowed; Pool; Parking; Restaurant; Room Service; Safe Deposit Box; Shops/Commercial Services; Fitness Center; Tennis; Television with Cable; Laundry/Valet Services; Audio / Visual Equipment Rental; Baggage Storage; Car Rental Desk; Coffee Shop; Computer Rental; Cribs; Electric Service; Elevators; Express Mail; Fax Machine; Fax Machine Rental; Foreign Currency Exchange; Gift Shop; High Chairs; Local Area Transportation; Luggage Hold; Meal Plan; Multilingual Staff; news Stand; On-site Convenience Store; Photocopying Service; Printer; Secretarial Service; Shoe Shine Stand; Sight Seeing Tours; Telephone Services; Turndown Service; Video Cassette Player - rental; Video Conferencing; Walking Track; 180 degrees Door Viewer; Air Conditioning; Alarm Radio; Audible Alarms; Automatic Door Closer; Bathrobe; Bathroom Amenities; Connecting Rooms; Electronic Locks; Electronic Smoke Detector; Hand Held Shower; Internet Acccess from Guest Room; Jacuzzi; Rollaways; Safe; Shower for Wheelchair; TV - pay per view; Telephone - Auto wakeup; Telephone - two phones; Telephone - voicemail; Telephone - speakerphone; Thermostat (adjustable); Thumb Dead Bolt; Trouser Press; Video Messaging; Work Desk with Lamp
Location Description
The Hilton Vienna Danube is uniquely situated on the River Danube, next to the exhibition grounds and the Austria Centre. It is only a 15-minute drive from Vienna International Airport (airport limousine service €28.50) and 10 minutes from the city centre (shuttle service free of charge). The United Nations office is nearby, as are major companies, including IBM, SAP, Xerox and Cisco Systems. Also nearby are the Vienna Prater recreational area and amusement park with its giant Ferris wheel, and Danube Island, Europe's largest relaxation area. There is easy access to all major roads.
Directions
From Vienna International Airport
From Airport, take highway Gaziemir-Izmir. After 9.5 miles, take right-hand exit to Konak.Continue straight for 1.5 miles until Gaziosmanpasa Blvrd, then turn right at traTake the A4 East Highway west, then the A23 toward Prague. Exit at Handelskai/Messegelaende and follow the Handelskai in the direction of Messegelaende. Follow signs to the Hilton, turn left and access the driveway bridge to the hotel.
Transportation to the City Centre
A complimentary shuttle service to the city centre is available.By car: Easy access from all motorways. Go in the direction of Prag/Brünn. Exit Handelskai in direction of 'Messegelände'. Then follow the green signs for 'Messegelände/Prater'. The Hilton Vienna Danube is adjacent to the exhibition ground. By public transport: Take the U1 to 'Praterstern' in direction of 'Kagran' and then 7 stops by tram 21 to 'Meiereistraße' in direction of 'Praterkai'.Vienna International Airport Distance from hotel: 13 km Drive Time: 15 min Outdoor parking facilities for 200 cars are available. Parking is free of charge for hotel guests.
Parking Details
There are outdoor parking facilities for 200 cars. Parking is free of charge for guests at the hotel.
Attractions
The Vienna State Opera is one of the great opera houses of the world. With such famous names attached to its history as Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, Bruno Walter, Clemens Kraus and Karl Boehm, there can be little wonder that it is so revered. Since the war Karajan, Maazel, Abbado and, since 2002, Seiji Ozawa have all had periods (however turbulent) as music director.Boasting the longest continuous performing tradition in the German-speaking world, the Vienna State Opera (Staatsoper Wien) can trace its history back to the early years of the 18th century, under the patronage of Emperor Leopold I, who not only ruled for 47 years, but was also a composer.In 1858 a competition was held to design a new theatre close to the old one when the city was extended. The winners were Eduard van der Nüll and August Sicard von Sicardsburg, but such was the public debate and pressure over it that it led to the early deaths of both architects (one through suicide) before the official opening on 25 May 1869.The State Opera was a late victim of the bombing during the Second World War, on 12 March 1945. However, the complete façade of the building was carefully restored, and the opera house reopened on 5 November 1955.Of course, an Opera House is only as good as the music-making that graces its stage, and the Vienna State Opera has an enviable reputation, with what is in effect the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit for every performance (the Vienna Philharmonic is made up of players from the Vienna State Opera). The company's policy is to offer a varied repertoire, both ballet and opera "in rep" with short runs, including traditional performances on specific days, such as Wagner's Parsifal every Good Friday.When:DailyWhere:Vienna Staatsoper, Vienna, AustriaOpening Hours:Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat & Sun 9am-12pm; first Sat of the month 9am-5pm (box office)
The Hofburg was the Imperial Palace until 1918 and, rather like Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, it was a city unto itself during its heyday. Nowadays it is possible to tour the State Apartments as well as to hear the Vienna Boys' Choir sing in the chapel and watch the Lipizzan stallions perform in the great hall. In the Schatzkammer (Treasury) at Schweizerhof 1, you can see the Imperial crown of the Holy Roman Empire.Exhibits in the recently-opened Treasury tell the story of more than 1000 years of European history, beginning with the centrepiece of the exhibition, the Emperor's crown, created in the second half of the 10th century. As well as the insignia from the time of the Holy Roman Empire, the exhibition also focuses on the Austrian succession.The Housecrown of the Hapsburgs (1602) was originally made for Emperor Rudolf II by Prague-based craftsmen Jan Vermeyen, as was the golden sceptre (1612-1617). The visitor can also take in Friedrich von Auerling's painting of Austrian Emperor Franz I (1832), wearing the ornaments, crown, sceptre and mantle on display. Finally, there are spiritual treasures, such as liturgical objects and relics, that were used by the imperial dynasty. Expect to spend lots of time in here and to enjoy a very special journey through European history.Related InformationWebsite:Art History Museums Websitehttp://www.khm.atWhen:Daily; not TueWhere:Hofburg, Vienna, AustriaCost:€7.50; concessions €5.50Opening Hours:Wed-Mon 10am-6pm
Vienna has built a museum quarter that is one of the ten largest cultural districts in the world. A decade in the construction, at a cost of two billion shillings, it is Austria's bid to outdo the giant art monoliths in the USA, with the distinct advantage of featuring beautiful old architecture.The MuseumsQuartier Wien houses 20 autonomous artistic institutions, ranging from a creativity centre for children to a classical art museum, from headquarters for dance, film, architecture and theatre to forums for new media and art theatre. A plethora of shops and restaurants surround the complex, which has also become the main venue for the Vienna Festival, the city's foremost annual eventWorld-class museums to be found in the area include the Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna's premier exhibition space for international contemporary and modern art; the Leopold Museum, important for modern Austrian art, including the Secession, Viennese Modernism and Expressionism, as well being home to the largest collection of work by Egon Schiele; and the Museum Moderner Kunst (MUMOK) (previously The Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation Vienna (MMKSLW)), one of Europe's largest collections of modern and contemporary art.The area's architecture represents a fusion of the original 18th-century buildings with modern work. The former were renovated by Manfred Wehdorn, while a separate team, Laurid Ortner, were engaged for the latter. The aim is to provide physical and historic links between old and new, art and recreation, audience and architect. Vienna is one of the few European metropoli to have achieved harmony between ancient and modern in its cityscape.The MuseumsQuartier launches an extra summer programme for the young and trendy visitors between May and September.
