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The almost-too-good-to-be-true Hotel Zipser sits on a sleepy stretch of Lange Gasse. It's a fantastic deal for the nightly rate, in a quiet area of Josefstadt, one of Vienna's most pleasant neighborhoods. The Zipser is just on the far side of the Rathaus and is also close to the Museumsquartier and the Hofburg. Between the immaculate rooms and the efficient, if oh-so-slightly haughty staff, it provides a perfect Viennese experience.
The building in which the 47-room Zipser is housed dates back to 1904. Back then, it was a home for young girls. These days, the Zipser has the sleek feel of a downtown hotel, evidenced by the lobby's chic marble and wood in the lobby and the small bar by the check-in desk. Downstairs, an expansive breakfast room is a mishmash of cool modern design and old-fashioned stainless steel appliances.
Upstairs, mid-sized rooms are appointed with televisions and Wi-Fi. Much of the furniture here is wood, but it's blessedly free of the frippery attached to the décor of many hotels in the city. Bright and shiny bathrooms and a bit monochromatic but are rather large for this price point.
Throughout, the rooms are immaculately kept, though the furniture choices are a bit on the safe side. The real treat here are the rooms that come with enormous wood terraces. Offering nearly the square footage of the rooms themselves, and they look out on a lush private garden.
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