The modern, upscale Hilton Vienna was refurbished in 2004 and lies within one kilometre of major sights including the State Opera House and St Stephen's Cathedral.

The hotel features 579 brightly-decorated, contemporary guestrooms, all of which are air conditioned and include Internet connections, cable TV and minibars.

Ensuite bathrooms come with hair dryers and telephones.

Guests can go for a workout at the fitness centre, which is free of charge and open 24-hours a day. The wellness club also offers sauna, solarium and massage facilities at a small charge.

The Congress Centre offers space for over 1,800 people, and features a full-service business centre within the meeting room area.

Guests can unwind with live music and sample Paprika Chicken at the jazz club or dine on modern European dishes, including Viennese specialities, at Restaurant S'Parks; both are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Wireless Internet is available for guests who wish to plan a day's sightseeing; multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk provide a currency exchange service and can give further advice on local attractions.

The hotel is centrally located and is within walking distance of many of the city's main tourist attractions: Hundertwasser House, Belvedere Palace and the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) are all within two kilometres.

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 24 kilometres from the hotel, around 20 minutes by car.