The Hotel Mercure Wien City was built in 1992 in a traditional Viennese style with a distinctive orange façade, and is located in the centre of Vienna, 700 metres from the historic St Stephan's Cathedral. The 123 guestrooms over 12 floors are decorated in light, neutral tones and feature contemporary furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television, dial up and wireless Internet connections and direct dial phones, minibars and bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, makeup mirrors and complimentary toiletries.
Those with laptops can stay connected via wireless Internet access (surcharge), and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can provide currency exchange, look after valuables in the safe deposit box and offer advice on local sights and attractions. A range of office support services are available on site, and the hotel houses eight meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 60. Health conscious guests benefit from discounted access to a local fitness centre. Those arriving by car can use the hotel's underground car park (surcharge). The Imperial Palace is one kilometre from the hotel and Vienna's Opera House is two kilometres away. Schwedenplatz metro station is 500 metres from the hotel. Vienna International Airport is 20 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.