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Reviews of Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna

3.5 out of 5
Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna
Marxergasse 17, Vienna

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 730 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was very sweet and went abive and beyond.

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in process and friendly staff. The hotel was in a nice location, close to restaurants and a quick walk to public transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is in a fantastic location, within walking distance of the city centre with some fantastic places to eat and drink on the way. Also good location for the underground and transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay, rooms really clean and spacious, great amenities with all you need provided. Safe included in room which is always a plus. Hotel staff really friendly and do great pizzas 24-7! We had one every night :D Easily walkable to any attraction and main train station just a 8 minute walk away. They even have a free coffee/tea making station next to the rooftop terrace, makes early mornings easy! We have been to over 15 countries the last few years and can say this is one of the best hotels we have stayed in. I’d recommend to anyone looking for a clean, friendly, quiet and affordable hotel right in near all main tourist attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Ruby Sofie Team on 21 Mar,2024
Hey Irina, thank you so much for telling us about your trip to Vienna. It sounds like you had a brilliant time – we love that. Ruby Sofie lies in the heart of the city. It's just a stone's throw away from the next underground station and you can reach the historic old city within a few minutes' walk. Glad to hear you appreciate this central location as much as we do. We'd love to have you stay again – either with us or at one of our other hotels. Your Ruby Sofie Team

6/10 Okay

Thalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed here as a layover for the day and we were very lucky to have our room ready in the morning. It’s not your typical front desk - the staff works at the bar at the restaurant. Very kind and friendly, made us nice coffees on the house. The room was very small and basic but did the job for resting before our next red eye flight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Ruby Sofie Team on 15 Mar,2024
Hey Thalia, thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us. As part of our Lean Luxury philosophy, we do some things differently from other hotels. For instance the layout of our rooms and the way that they're furnished. All of our rooms are carefully designed to make the best use of the space, and we put a lot of emphasis on the quality of the materials we use. Happy to hear it gave you the comfort you needed for a well-rested overnight stay and that our friendly, down-to-earth staff contributed to making you feel welcome and relaxed. We'll be sure to forward your kind words to the team and hope you'll stay with us again sometime - either in Vienna or one of our other locations across Europe. Your Ruby Sofie Team

10/10 Excellent

Nuria

Very nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel within walking distance to city center. Affordable parking option.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, very comfortable
A lovely hotel with very friendly staff and a great atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas Markets.
Excellent, quirky hotel, close to the train station and hop on, hop off bus route. Staff were friendly, rooms were comfy and the breakfast was great....very nice coffee! Lovely to chill in the bar in the evening after a day sightseeing in the snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Ruby Sofie Team on 11 Dec,2023
Hey Craig, thanks for your lovely review. Our interior design team works hard to create a cosy atmosphere with a few quirky touches to add character, while our hosts offer friendly down-to-earth service. Happy to hear you loved the vibe and also took advantage of our central location in the third district. We can't wait for your next visit. Your Ruby Sofie Team

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marek, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location very close to the metro station and very easy to get to the airport using public transportation, beautiful room very clean and confortable. Deniz the guy at the reception was very kind and profesional. I'll be back to Ruby Sofie Hotel in Vienna.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable, Modern Hotel Near Train Station
Clean, contemporary hotel with very helpful staff. The bar is a great place to grab a drink before heading out and they are always open. The room price was reasonable and the rooms were clean and nice. But remember very contemporary so keep that in mind. Older travelers may not like the low beds and lack of dresser. It was a bit further of a walk to the city center than we thought. About 15 mins if you're walking at a good pace. But a major train station is nearby so that helps. The Vienna subway is easy to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay
Nice hotel enjoyed my stay here. Not really a hotel for business though. Desk is more of a shelf. So trying to get work done is difficult. Well run hotel and staff where helpful. My only issue was AC was turned off.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Marjan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We booked two rooms forc4 adults. They gave us a smaller room than what we booked. We made them correct that issue. The reason we selected this hotel was we searched for rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms. First night the Air did not work. We could not breathe. They apologized and stated the system was broke and it eas being corrected. Ok we figured this could happen anywhere. On night 2 the air conditioning was so low - it’s controlled by some major switch. Again none of was was able to sleep. To be honest the lady who ran this place was cheap and knew exactly what she was doing. She never even asked if we had slepted better the second night. There are so many hotels in Vienna. So when your doing your search skip this one. I would not recommend this hotel for anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruby Sofie Team on 6 Sept,2023
Hey Marjan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your stay with us. According to your booking made through a third-party client, you reserved the Lovely category. However, as a gesture of goodwill, we upgraded you to the larger WOW category free of charge.We genuinely apologize for the inconvenience with the air conditioning system. We understand the importance of a good night's sleep, and we're sorry that this issue affected your comfort. Rest assured, we've alerted our technical team to address this, ensuring it doesn't recur in the future.We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity, whether in Vienna or at any of our other locations across Europe.. Your Ruby Sofie Team

8/10 Good

David, Lichfield

Liked: Amenities
Cool hotel Rooms are spacious No separate bathroom but a little different which was good. Coffee station in the corridor a good idea and also a sun patio to chill after a long day exploring Vienna .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

LINDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andreas

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, expensive meals, compared to the area
the hotel room is amazing with Marshall equipment. The service was good until they were trying to get in and clean hours before the check out time. Also the breakfast was 25 Euros, which is ridiculous, we stayed all over Europe, Zurich, Prague, etc and for that breakfast we paid 10 to 15 Euros and no more, they really get you with that
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ruby Sofie Team on 30 Aug,2023
Hey Javier, thanks for your review. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the unique ambiance of our room, especially the Marshall equipment. Music plays a big role at Ruby, which is why every room is furnished with a Marshall amp for our guests' enjoyment. When you stay with us, we want you to be able to relax and unwind in peace, so we're sorry to hear that you were disturbed by our housekeeping team. Next time you stay, just pop the do not disturb sign on the door and they'll leave you to your lie-in. We put a lot of thought into finding the best quality ingredients for our breakfast and use local suppliers as much as possible, which means it's not the cheapest option in town. If you book your breakfast online at the same time as your room though, you'll only pay 20 EUR instead of 24 EUR. However, if our breakfast buffet isn't up your street, we're always happy to help you find a local café instead. Just ask one of our hosts for insider tips. We hope to have you stay with us again sometime.Your Ruby Sofie Team

10/10 Excellent

Liora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel, great staff, very convenient, lovely breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul wynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Functional hotel within 10 minutes walk to major underground hub. Stayed here as we were attending a concert at Ernst Happel stadium which is about 30 minute walk away. Small number of restaurants in vicinity but easy to access city through public transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern hotel with a smile.
Modern hotel with a smile, good location when travelling through Vienna. Nice room , good bed and decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel while visiting Vienna for a P!NK concert at the Ernst Happel Stadium. We walked to the stadium & back & forth to the centre. Also very close to train station. Lovely, fresh, clean & comfortable rooms complete with toiletries & hair dryer. Relaxing bar area & friendly staff. Would absolutely visit again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was clean, staff was great
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully presented room, with a very comfortable bed, and the hotel has character. The staff were super friendly. We enjoyed the area and it was just a short walk from the airport train. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rubie Sofie Vienna
Location was ideal, walking distance from Wien Mitt. Shower stall was transparent glass cubicle with curtain only on one side, difficult if not couple. No kettle no coffee maker no fridge no microwave. Was not told we could have coffee on 5th floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Ruby Sofie Team on 13 Jun,2023
Hey Monica, we love hearing from our guests, and your feedback is music to our ears.Our central location is one of our highlights, and we're thrilled you found it as charming as a Strauss waltz. With Vienna's historic old city and the underground station on our doorstep, you can dance your way to the city's beautiful sights.Our all-glass rain showers and open bathroom concept are like the rebellious notes in a Mozart symphony - unusual, and unexpected, but meant to create a grand impression. They are key elements of our unique Ruby design, aimed at maximizing space and injecting a bit of fun into your stay. We understand, however, that everyone has their own taste in music and so too in room design. We aim to orchestrate an experience that appeals to most, but we appreciate your feedback and we'll certainly consider it when composing our future rooms.Regarding the kettle and coffee machine, our Lean Luxury philosophy has us playing a different tune. We focus on the essential, leaving the less vital things behind. Instead of having these items in every room, we've created a special space on the fifth floor - our Galley, offering free tea and hot water around the clock. We apologize if this wasn't communicated effectively during your stay, and we'll take steps to make sure it hits the right note with future guests.We hope we'll have the chance to host you again for another memorable performance at Ruby Sofie. Your Ruby Sofie Team

4/10 Poor

Doron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Strange things at Ruby Sofie Hotel
Strange things happened to me at Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna. After I booked, paid 328.5 euros, and also received confirmation of the reservation and payment for the hotel through your app, I arrived at the hotel. The girl at the reception said that there is a reservation, but without payment and if I want the room I have to pay. All my efforts to convince her that I ordered and also paid in advance did not help. Not even when I showed her the payment confirmation. The girl asked me to pay 390 euros. I asked why and she said it was the price. I kept trying to convince her and then she said that if I don't pay 260 euros - I won't get the room. I had no choice and paid. When I asked for a receipt or confirmation of payment I was told that I would only receive it at check out. When I came to check-out and asked for the receipt, I was told by the hotel manager, Monica, that she does see the additional payment, but cannot give me confirmation that I paid. I paid twice for the stay at the hotel and I don't think anyone there takes responsibility for it, Stay a way for your safety and keeping your money!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Ruby Sofie Team on 13 Jun,2023
Hey Doron, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us. First off, please accept our sincere apologies for the misunderstanding about your payment. This is certainly not the norm for us and we understand the confusion and inconvenience this may have caused you. In order to get to the bottom of this, we'd be grateful if you could send us an email with your booking number and the last 4 digits of the credit card used for the additional payment. This will help us to fully investigate and rectify the issue. Rest assured, we will do our best to resolve this situation to your satisfaction. We truly hope this experience won’t discourage you from staying with us again. We'd love to have another chance to show you the true Ruby Sofie experience we're known for. Your Ruby Sofie Team

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel, well located in a quiet area with easy access to the old town and a matter of minutes away from the airport train
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasing

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location. close to Wein Mitte, the main train/subway station. Catching the CAT to the airport from there is a breeze. Also there is a mall and big supermarket to get your supplies. catching the #1Tram nearby is also great to the main sites. the area is quiet and nice to leisure walk. Staff is extremely efficient. surprised the bar is open 24 hour. The breakfast spread has lots of variety, but the only warm item is hard boiled eggs, still very good value. The "Lovely" room we have is comfortable for 2 of us. My only wish is if there one English language TV channel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Svetlana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!!!!!
Excellent hotel, great location, clean and comfortable rooms and the staff is kind. Extremely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to CAT
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chalisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our 15 hour layover! Close to the airport train and a nice walk to the center :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Doria, Saskatoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the place was exactly what it looked like in the photos. A small, but very clean and simple classic room. Very quiet and dark, which was perfect. The staff were mostly pleasant and very helpful. The lounge was cozy, but the breakfast, although good, was very over priced. Close to the metro & a few hidden gem restaurants & local attractions nearby Overall quite a lovely stay!

10/10 Excellent

Ardases

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff was very friendly and professional. Close to all museums and restaurants and everything. Five Stars

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrijana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Ruby Sofie! We only spent 1 night there as we were passing through Vienna and wanted to explore the city center. We were able to check in 5hrs earlier and got a free upgrade! The staff was incredibly friendly and we had a great time. It's super close to a mall, and only about 20mins walking distance to the center so the location worked well for us to walk around one day. We also had breakfast there and it was delicious, fresh selection.

10/10 Excellent

YOHAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had chosen this property for an overnight transfer on our return home to Canada, mainly for its convenient airport transport on the Vienna CAT, and apparently good value. Being pretty tired when we arrived (after a five-minute walk from the CAT), we were delighted to find a quirky and fun hotel, with friendly staff, a bright, modern, large and quiet room, and a good meal presented in short order with no fuss, in the pictured bar-restaurant. Everything worked exactly as it should. This will not be our last trip to Vienna, and we will certainly return to Ruby Sofie. Throughly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022