Hotel Gollner

The Hotel Gollner has been everything from a coaching inn and restaurant to an hotel. Owned by members of the same family for 150 years it is charming and well staffed. There is no restaurant on site, and the only meal that is served is a buffet breakfast that is varied, fresh and attractively presented for 14 euros. The rooms are ordinary, but spotlessly clean. The bathrooms are spacious, and there is copious hot water. The toiletries are on the skimpy side, but guests are invited to request more at reception. The receptionist doubles as bartender, and the lobby bar is open 24 hours a day. The receptionists I encountered were unfailingly pleasant and helpful, recommending nearby restaurants and booking taxis. They speak fluent English. My room fronted on the main street not far from a tram line, but it was quiet as a tomb. The bed was comfortable, but controlling the heating was a challenge (too much heat, but that's Austria). The location is ideal, around the corner from the opera house and a short walk from the main shopping area. The hotel is very good value for money, and I recommend it.

The Gollner is a fairly old hotel in a central location, near the opera house and walking distance of shopping and sights. They serve an excellent breakfast buffet with a nice terrace when the weather permits. The staff was friendly and helpful. The downside for me was that the streets outside the hotel were fairly noisy at night. Also I was there during a heat wave the the advertised air-conditioning was laughably inadequate.

Great location, fabulous helpful staff. Found the beds somewhat uncomfortable and the breakfast too steep in price to try.