The Mercure Josefshof Wien is located in typically Viennese building dating from the 1850s, which has been faithfully refurbished.

It is located in the centre of romantic Vienna, within 200 metres of the Town Hall and the Imperial Theatre.

Rathaus metro station is 200 metres from the hotel and Vienna International Airport is 25 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.

Breakfast is served every morning (surcharge), and during the summer months the breakfast room opens onto an inner courtyard. The lounge bar serves a wide range of international drinks, snacks and light meals, including pizza and baguettes.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the air conditioned public areas.

Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk, situated in the black and white marbled lobby, can offer currency exchange and a full range of concierge services.

Other amenities include a safe deposit box, room service (limited hours) and laundry facilities.

The 118 guestrooms over six floors feature contemporary furnishings including desks and are decorated in light tones contrasted with strong colours. All are equipped with satellite television, direct dial phones with voicemail, minibars, safes and bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and makeup mirrors.

Look out for the excellent collection of dinosaur fossils at the Natural History Museum, 200 metres away, including a complete reconstructed diplodocus.