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Near the shops of Kärtnerstrasse on the Neuer Markt, the Aviano (a sister hotel to Josefstadt's crushworthy Baronesse) has good views and helpful staff, if not the most exciting rooms or the lowest nightly rates.
At the edge of the Innere Stadt, the Aviano is only a five-minute walk from the Albertina, the Opera and the Graben. The choice location is reflected in the hotel's rates, which are on the high side even for the services that this four-star property provides. We'll be blunt: Unless you must be steps from the Opera, there are better deals to be had in other parts of Innere Stadt.
Several stories up, the narrow halls of the Aviano fan out to 17 bigger-than-average rooms. With floral-patterned carpeting, pink curtains, and chunky white beds, the chintzy Viennese style is in full effect here, but it's more dated than whimsical thanks to the lack of modern accents.
At this price point, the clean, porcelain bathroom (showers only!) could stand to be a little larger. Pay for one of the larger doubles to get a room outfitted with couches and some spectacular views of the city in corner rooms with bay windows. Note that these deluxe doubles are out of the Cheapo range most times of the year, dipping back down into Cheapo-friendly territory during low season.
The rooms overlooking the Neuer Markt are brighter and outfitted with free Wi-Fi, cable television, and a minibar; there's also a laptop for common use. The beautiful breakfast room, awash in sunlight, is a nice bonus. Guests can use the attached terrace to eat al fresco. | 
