Hotel CheckVienna Menzelgasse (Vienna, Austria)

These studios are very well furnished, with a stocked kitchen that includes a refrigerator and a microwave. There is a television plus a DVD player to cater to your entertainment needs. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, too, so you can stay in touch with the rest of the world. The décor in the chambers is good, and the beds are okay.

The apartments are close to several interesting places in the city of Vienna. The State Opera, the Museum of Natural history, the Parliament Building, and the Leopold Museum are all within walking distance.

The neighbourhood is far from perfect, but the restaurants in the area are not expensive, which is a big plus in a city like Vienna.

Checking in is from 2-9 p.m. and, even then, you have to call ahead to ensure you'll find somebody waiting for you. It's not rare to wait for a few minutes or even longer for someone to arrive to help you check in.

The staff at this hotel is a bit too impersonal and a little too strict on the check-out times. Don't be surprised to hear the cleaning crew knocking on your door before the 10 a.m. check-out time.

There are only two studios available. So if you're planning to travel as a large group, you may not all fit into these apartments.