Schlosshotel Roemischer Kaiser, ViennaSchlosshotel Roemischer Kaiser in Vienna, Austria has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 74 of 257 hotels we score in Vienna. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $230 a night (cached, not a live quote).Schlosshotel Roemischer Kaiser is a four-star, smoke-free hotel set in a Baroque palace dating from 1684, in Vienna's historic Innere Stadt. St. Stephen's Cathedral, the State Opera, the Hofburg and Wien Mitte station are all within a short walk. Rooms come with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite TV, and the traditional, old-fashioned decor suits travellers who like character over modern minimalism. Families are welcome and pets are allowed. Rates start around $230 a night, and guest reviews average just over 8. One honest drawback: rooms are on the small side and the air conditioning is reportedly hard to control, so temperatures can be difficult to regulate.What stands out

Quiet central street near major sights

Charming traditional decor

Friendly, helpful staff

Generous breakfast with choices

Watch out for

Rooms are small and compact

Air conditioning hard to control

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