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Strong on views and comfort, less consistent on five-star polish.
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Axel’s rating: 8.1/10 · a modern 5-star business hotel in Vienna’s Danube-side DC Tower
Meliá Vienna is a modern 5-star business hotel in DC Tower, strongest for conference trips and travelers who prefer river views to old-town charm. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise comfortable beds, spacious rooms and breakfast; cleanliness ratings are strong too. We’d pick it for the Danube setting, convenient U1 connection and skyline dining at Altia, rather than for a traditional Viennese luxury experience.
The details don’t always match the five-star label. Recent reviews repeatedly mention worn carpets or maintenance niggles, while restaurant service and housekeeping follow-through can be uneven despite plenty of staff praise. Neighboring DC Tower 2 construction remains a consideration, with completion scheduled for late 2026. There’s a gym but no pool or spa. Skip it if you want sightseeing on your doorstep or reliably meticulous luxury service.
- Rooms
- Comfortable beds and generous windows earn praise; recent guests also report carpet wear and maintenance niggles.
- Cleanliness
- Strong overall ratings, tempered by occasional stained carpets and delayed housekeeping.
- Service
- Staff are frequently praised, but restaurant service and resolving problems are less consistent.
- Amenities
- Altia skyline restaurant and skybar, gym and upgraded The Level lounge access; no pool or spa.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking, pets and airport transfers cost extra; check breakfast inclusion and room outlook during neighboring construction.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · wien.orf.at. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
Donau-City-Straße 7, Vienna
Handy for the Austria Center, UN offices and Danube; nearby U1 connects to the historic center.
Amenities and check-in
Altia skyline restaurant and skybar, gym and upgraded The Level lounge access; no pool or spa.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
- Self parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): €30 per car per night; Extra bed: €71 per guest per night; Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: €250 per room per stay; Pet deposit: €25 per guest per stay; Pets: €25 per guest per stay
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Melia Vienna: from $241 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $241 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Melia Vienna on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Melia Vienna is a modern 5-star business hotel in Vienna’s Danube-side DC Tower in Vienna, Austria.
Address: Donau-City-Straße 7, Vienna. Property ID: 1419124. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/vienna/melia-vienna-1419124
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/vienna/melia-vienna-1419124/2026-11-21/2-adults
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $759 | $915 on Booking.com | $156 less (17%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $241 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $388 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $564 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $730 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $883 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,070 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,361 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,658 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,804 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,959 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $2,151 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $2,354 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $2,541 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $2,929 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 8.1/10
Strong on views and comfort, less consistent on five-star polish. a modern 5-star business hotel in Vienna’s Danube-side DC Tower, scored for what it is.
Meliá Vienna is a modern 5-star business hotel in DC Tower, strongest for conference trips and travelers who prefer river views to old-town charm. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise comfortable beds, spacious rooms and breakfast; cleanliness ratings are strong too. We’d pick it for the Danube setting, convenient U1 connection and skyline dining at Altia, rather than for a traditional Viennese luxury experience.
The details don’t always match the five-star label. Recent reviews repeatedly mention worn carpets or maintenance niggles, while restaurant service and housekeeping follow-through can be uneven despite plenty of staff praise. Neighboring DC Tower 2 construction remains a consideration, with completion scheduled for late 2026. There’s a gym but no pool or spa. Skip it if you want sightseeing on your doorstep or reliably meticulous luxury service.
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Best for: Austria Center and UN business trips; travelers who prioritize river views; couples comfortable using the U-Bahn
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Watch out for: neighboring DC Tower 2 construction; uneven maintenance and service follow-through; outside the historic center
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Location: Handy for the Austria Center, UN offices and Danube; nearby U1 connects to the historic center.
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Rooms: Comfortable beds and generous windows earn praise; recent guests also report carpet wear and maintenance niggles.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall ratings, tempered by occasional stained carpets and delayed housekeeping.
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Service: Staff are frequently praised, but restaurant service and resolving problems are less consistent.
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Amenities: Altia skyline restaurant and skybar, gym and upgraded The Level lounge access; no pool or spa.
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Fees and surprises: Parking, pets and airport transfers cost extra; check breakfast inclusion and room outlook during neighboring construction.
Axel's opinion of Melia Vienna, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · wien.orf.at. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Melia Vienna
- Property type: Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Melia International Hotels
- Donau-City-Straße 7, Vienna
- Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 4,243 reviews (location 3.3/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Vienna International Airport: 25 min by taxi · Zushi Market All You Can Eat a la carte DC Market: 2 min walk · St. Stephen's Cathedral: 13 min by public transport · Belvedere Palace: 14 min by taxi · Vienna City Hall: 16 min by taxi · Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: 17 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): €30 per car per night; Extra bed: €71 per guest per night; Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: €250 per room per stay; Pet deposit: €25 per guest per stay; Pets: €25 per guest per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), EV charger, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Vienna
- Chain: Meliá Hotels International. Axel's Meliá Hotels International rating: 6.3/10
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
The Level Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- The Level Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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- The Level Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Meliá Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Meliá Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Meliá Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Meliá Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Meliá Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Meliá Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Meliá Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Meliá Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe The Level Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe The Level Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe The Level Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe The Level Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe The Level Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe The Level Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe The Level Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe The Level Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium The Level Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium The Level Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium The Level Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium The Level Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Grand Premium Double room with panoramic view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Grand Premium Double room with panoramic view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Grand Premium Double room with panoramic view (full double bed) — room photo 2
Family Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Family Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Family Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Family Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Family Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Family Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Presidential Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Presidential Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Presidential Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Master Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Master Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Master Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Master Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
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