Vienna's Most Luxurious Apartments: Maximillian Awaits!
Vienna's Most Luxurious Apartments: Maximillian Awaits!
Maximillian Awaits: Vienna's Luxe Labyrinth (And My Love/Hate Affair With It)
Alright, alright, let's talk Maximillian Awaits. Vienna's supposed crown jewel of apartments. I just got back, and honestly? My brain's still trying to untangle the experience. It was a whirlwind of opulence, minor frustrations, and a whole lot of "wait, what just happened?" So, buckle up, because this isn't your average, perfectly polished review. This is the raw stuff.
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- Focus: Overall experience, accessibility, amenities, dining, cleanliness & safety, services, room features, my personal (scattered) thoughts.
First Impressions: Grand, but a Headache
Pulling up to Maximillian Awaits is like stepping into a movie set. Seriously. It’s that… that kind of grand. The facade is gorgeous, the doormen are impossibly polite (though sometimes a little too polite, you know?), and the lobby… well, the lobby screams "old money." Think chandeliers, marble, and a faint scent of… is that really sandalwood?
- Accessibility: This is where we hit our first snag. They say accessible. And I will say, they try. The elevators are spacious (yay!), and there are ramps where needed. But navigating the whole place with my wheelchair was a bit of a workout. Some hallways felt a tad narrow, and the occasional automatic door decided to be a stubborn jerk. They need a serious accessibility audit, plain and simple. I give a tentative thumbs up, but with a major caveat.
The Room: My Personal Fortress… With a Few Quirks
My apartment? Stunning. Seriously. Views of the city were breathtaking, especially at sunset. I had a massive bed with enough pillows to build a small fort, a walk-in closet big enough to get lost in, and a bathroom that felt like a Roman bath (complete with a phone – who uses those anymore?).
- Available in all rooms: Okay, let’s list off some things. We've got "Additional toilet," "Air conditioning," "Alarm clock"—yep, still a thing—"Bathrobes," "Bathroom phone" (seriously, why?!) "Bathtub," "Blackout curtains" (thank heavens!), "Carpeting," "Closet," "Coffee/tea maker," "Complimentary tea," "Daily housekeeping" (and they mean daily!), "Desk," "Extra long bed" (needed!), "Free bottled water," "Hair dryer," "High floor" (score!), "In-room safe box," "Interconnecting room(s) available," "Internet access – LAN," "Internet access – wireless," "Ironing facilities," "Laptop workspace," "Linens," "Mini bar," "Mirror," "Non-smoking," "On-demand movies" (meh), "Private bathroom," "Reading light," "Refrigerator," "Safety/security feature," "Satellite/cable channels," "Scale" (ugh!), "Seating area," "Separate shower/bathtub," "Shower," "Slippers," "Smoke detector," "Socket near the bed," "Sofa," "Soundproofing," "Telephone" (sigh), "Toiletries," "Towels," "Umbrella," "Visual alarm," "Wake-up service," "Wi-Fi [free]," and "Window that opens." That’s a lot.
And then there were the little things. The "complimentary tea" was loose-leaf, which is fancy until you realize you have no idea how to actually make loose-leaf tea. And the mini-bar? Seriously, the mini-bar! It was stocked with enough pricey snacks to bankrupt a small nation. I'm the type to just grab a bag of chips from the local store—why bother? Maybe I'm too plebian for this place.
The "soundproofing" was mostly adequate – I heard more of the city than I thought, and a little bit from the hallway, but hey, I still managed to sleep, and the blackout curtains did a stellar job.
Amenities: Spa Day, Pool Views, and My Questionable Decisions
Okay, let’s talk about the good stuff. The spa was fantastic. Fantastic!
- Ways to relax: Body scrub, Body wrap, Foot bath, Massage, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Pool with view, Sauna, Swimming pool, and Swimming pool [outdoor].
I’m not usually a spa person, but… the massage? Pure bliss. Seriously, my knots were kneaded away, and I could feel the tension just melt. I wanted to stay in there forever. And the pool! The pool!
The Pool Incident… I’ll just put it out there: I tried the "pool with a view." And it delivers. You're swimming in shimmering blue water, gazing out at the Vienna skyline… pure Instagram fodder. However, let's just say the time I spent in the pool was short. I got a little nervous when I saw one of the employees give me an extra glance.
Fitness Center & The Great Stair Climb: There's a gym, too. Gym/fitness. I took a look. Clean, modern equipment. I didn't actually use it. I did attempt the stairs. I'm not proud of that. All I'll say is, my legs were screaming by the third set of stairs. I took the elevator after that.
Dining: Gourmet, but… Pricey
The dining options at Maximillian Awaits are plentiful.
Dining, drinking, and snacking A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant,.
Room service [24-hour]: A lifesaver when those jet lag cravings kick in, but again…the price. I tried Room service, and it was impeccable. I mean, the presentation alone was worth the price of admission. The food was delicious but I felt like I was paying for the view.
The restaurants are fantastic. Michelin-starred chefs and all that jazz. The food is exquisite, the service impeccable. But… be prepared to shell out. Seriously. My wallet is still shuddering.
- A Quick Note on Breakfast: The breakfast buffet was… a thing. A massive spread of everything imaginable. And the Asian breakfast was a nice touch. Definitely worth experiencing at least once.
Cleanliness & Safety: Surprisingly Reassuring
In the age of… well, you know… cleanliness and safety are paramount. And Maximillian Awaits delivers on that front.
- Cleanliness and safety: Anti-viral cleaning products, Breakfast in room, Breakfast takeaway service, Cashless payment service, Daily disinfection in common areas, Doctor/nurse on call, First aid kit, Hand sanitizer, Hot water linen and laundry washing, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Shared stationery removed, Staff trained in safety protocol, Sterilizing equipment.
The staff were masked, hand sanitizer was everywhere, and I even saw them disinfecting the elevator buttons every few minutes. Made me feel… well, safe. Definitely appreciated the precautions.
Services and Conveniences: The Little Extras (and the Annoying Ones)
Maximillian Awaits offers every service imaginable.
- Services and conveniences: Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center.
The concierge was incredibly helpful, the daily housekeeping was spotless, and the Wi-Fi worked perfectly (thank heavens!). The "cash withdrawal" was, well, the ability to withdrawal cash. They have it.
I found the "convenience store" in the hotel completely bizarre. It's got everything you could need, but the prices were… well, let's just say I would rather have walked down the street.
**The Verdict: A Gilded Cage
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups. We're heading to Vienna, specifically to that… slightly underwhelmingly named Apartments Maximillian. Prepare yourself. This isn't going to be a pristine itinerary. More like a beautiful train wreck you can’t look away from.
Vienna: A Messy, Glorious Spectacle (Apartments Maximillian Base Camp)
Day 1: Arrival and the Existential Dread of Luggage
10:00 AM: The flight. Okay, so, I'm not a fan of flying. It’s a metal tube hurled through the air by… magic? Maybe. The air is stale, the pretzels are stale, and the little screen plays a movie I've already seen three times. Anyway. Survived.
1:00 PM: Touchdown Vienna! Hurray! The actual fun begins. Or rather, the fun of trying to decipher the airport signs while wrestling with my luggage, which, incidentally, acts like it actively wants to trip me. God, I hate luggage. It's like a sentient, rolling embodiment of my own incompetence. (Cue me, panting and sweating, muttering obscenities in the general direction of the baggage carousel.)
2:30 PM: FINALLY. Uber to Apartments Maximillian. Let's hope they're at least… actual apartments, and not, like, a glorified closet.
3:00 PM: Check-in: Success! Apartments Maximillian. Okay, the lobby is… clean. Surprisingly clean. But then you get into the elevator. God forbid, it sounds like a dying walrus. And the apartment itself? Decent. Slightly sterile, but with a view of… something. I'll figure it out later. First, a celebratory lie-down. I need to recover from the sheer trauma of travel.
5:00 PM: Okay, existential dread subsided. Time to go out. Exploring time! After a brisk walk to the nearest grocery store I grabbed a bottle of wine.
7:00 PM: Stumbled (figuratively, mostly) upon a tiny, charming Heuriger (vineyard tavern) in Grinzing. It smelled like grape-flavored dreams. The wine was… potent. The accordion player was… enthusiastic. I definitely overstayed my welcome.
10:00 PM: Back to the apartment, feeling pleasantly tipsy and vaguely overwhelmed. The wine was delicious, but I have no idea how I'm getting up tomorrow. I'm also starting to worry about my overspending, as this is gonna be a long week.
Day 2: Coffee, Cathedrals, and the Impracticality of Shoes
9:00 AM: Wake up. Ugh. (Cue the world's smallest violin.) Coffee is a necessity, not a desire, at this moment. Stumbled down the street to a café. Vienna's coffee culture is legit. That Melange saved my soul.
10:00 AM: St. Stephen's Cathedral. Whoa. Just… whoa. The sheer Gothic grandeur is overwhelming. The stained-glass windows are mind-blowing. I spent an embarrassingly long time just staring at the ceiling, muttering to myself. I'm pretty sure I saw a gargoyle wink.
12:00 PM: Lunch: Tried a Wiener Schnitzel. Okay, so it's just… fried. But it's good fried! Also, the waiters here are SO formal. I probably looked like a total mess (probably still wearing my travelling pants?)
1:00 PM: Shopping. Went to the Naschmarkt (market). So many spices, cheeses and beautiful things. My wallet is already weeping. Took a stroll back to my apartment and went for a nap. My feet are killing me. Why did I choose those shoes?
4:00 PM: Feeling slightly more human, ventured out again with the intention to go to a museum. Got lost. Ended up near the Hofburg Palace. It's massive! But also… a little too… palace-y? I like my things a little less regal.
6:00 PM: Attempted to find a decent restaurant and failed. Ended up at a tourist trap. The food was… mediocre. Feeling grumpy. Why is travel so complicated sometimes?
8:00 PM: Back at Apartments Maximillian. Ordering in. Comfort food is needed. And maybe another glass of wine. I'm starting to get the hang of this Vienna thing. Even though my feet are still screaming.
Day 3: The Belvedere, Klimt, and a Moment of Utter Serenity (and a Random Act of Kindness)
10:00 AM: Today is art day, the Belvedere Palace! That Gustav Klimt. I was pretty hyped to see "The Kiss". The paintings were beautiful and… intense. Honestly, I stood in front of the Kiss for, like, half an hour, just staring. Totally cliché, and I don't care. It's… powerful.
12:00 PM: Wandered through the Belvedere gardens. Finally, a moment of peace. Actually sat on a bench and just… breathed. The sun, and the trees, and the distant hum of the city. Just… ahhhhh. Seriously, needed that.
1:00 PM: Lunch: Had a fantastic Sachertorte at a very old cafe. The cream on the top was the best part.
2:00 PM: Took a stroll back to the apartment. I feel so tired.
2.30 PM: Nap time.
4:00 PM: I was walking to a specific cafe, but got lost again. A woman, probably in her 60s with a lovely smile, saw me looking confused and asked if I needed help. I explained. She walked with me for two blocks and pointed me in the right direction, then chatted for a few minutes before going her own way. I was just floored. It was so unexpected. It was lovely.
6:00 PM: Another Heuriger. This time, another one. Trying everything. I think I'm starting to understand the Viennese way of life… or at least get very, very full.
8:00 PM: Back at… yes, Apartments Maximillian. Writing in my journal, and feeling… good. Honestly, Vienna, you're starting to grow on me. Despite everything.
Day 4: Museums, Music and… Regret?
10:00 AM: Today, the Museums Quartier. The area is so artsy and vibrant!
12:00 PM: Stumbled upon a modern art museum. I was not sure about some of the exhibits. I just don't understand.
1:00 PM: Lunch: Had a light lunch, because I am going to the opera tonight.
7:00 PM: Opera at the State Opera House. It's magnificent! All that gold and velvet. I felt totally underdressed but thought, who cares! The atmosphere was more exciting than I imagined. Beautiful.
10:00 PM: Walking back to the apartment, feeling a little dizzy, and I can't believe I have to be up again tomorrow.
11:00 PM: I can't believe I have to leave.
Day 5: Farewell?
9:00 AM: Packing. The emotional baggage of leaving is almost as heavy as the actual luggage.
10:00 AM: Last coffee, because I deserve it.
11:00 AM: Walk around Vienna. Feeling emotional.
1:00 PM: Bye Apartments Maximillian. Goodbye, Austria!
2:00 PM: Airport. Ready to go home.
8:00 PM: Home!
And there you have it. Vienna: a whirlwind of beauty, chaos, and wine-fueled existential crises. Apartments Maximillian? Perfectly adequate. Would I recommend it? Sure, if you're okay with clean rooms and a slightly underwhelming elevator. Did I have a good time? Absolutely. Would I go back? Oh, you know it. Just… next time, I'm bringing better shoes. And maybe a map. Or a sherpa. Or both.
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Okay, So, Maximillian...Is it *Really* Worth the Hype (and the Price Tag)?
Alright, buckle up, because "hype" is an understatement. I'd been drooling over the Maximillian website for, like, six months before I finally snagged a viewing. Picture this: me, practically hyperventilating while the elevator, all chrome and hushed whispers, glided upwards. The *anticipation*!
And… it was stunning. Seriously. Think floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing Vienna in all its glory, a kitchen that could make Gordon Ramsay weep (out of envy, hopefully), and bathrooms so luxurious I actually questioned my life choices. Was I really *deserving* of this level of opulence? Probably not. But did I want it? Oh, HELL yes.
Worth the price? That's the kicker, isn't it? It *is* jaw-droppingly expensive. But if you're after the ultimate Viennese living experience, you're willing to cough up the cash, and you appreciate the finer things (like, REALLY appreciate them), then yes. It's an investment in… well, in feeling like royalty.
My advice? Go for a viewing. Even if you're just window shopping like I was. It's an experience in itself. Just, maybe, bring a stress ball. You'll need it when you see the price list.
What's the Vibe Inside? Is It All Stuffy Old Money or… Actually, Cool?
Okay, so I was expecting a bit... stuffy. You know, the kind of place where you'd get side-eye for accidentally humming a pop song. But honestly, the vibe was surprisingly... relaxed. Sophisticated, yes, but not aggressively pretentious.
The building itself is a mix of classic Viennese architecture with a healthy dose of modern chic. Think exposed brick meets minimalist design. Not exactly "granny chic." The people I saw there (during a later visit when I 'pretended' to be with a prospective buyer, let's call him 'rich uncle Gerry') actually seemed... happy? It's not all caviar and monocles, thankfully.
The downside? Well, the lack of, shall we say, *personality* from the staff. They were efficient, polite, and utterly devoid of any detectable emotion. Like, robots designed to provide bespoke service. If you like a bit of friendly banter, good luck. You'll need to go to a *Beisl* for that.
What's Included? Do I Need to Bring My Own Towel?
Okay, let's get down to brass tacks, shall we? Maximillian is all-inclusive, but like, *fancy* all-inclusive. Think of it as an all-you-can-eat buffet... but the buffet is Michelin-star quality, and you're paying for it. Dramatically.
What's included (the good stuff): Top-of-the-line appliances (trust me, you'll want to cook just to play with them), a fully equipped gym, a concierge service that can apparently move mountains (I asked them to get me a specific bottle of Austrian wine, and *poof* it was there, no questions asked), and probably the fastest internet speed known to humans. They did even help me "accidentally" spill some red wine on a brochure. I think they knew, but were too proper to say anything.
What's *not* included: Your sanity when you see the monthly bills, a personal chef (though, I'm thinking that's negotiable), and a butler who'll hold your hand while you weep over the rent. Towels? Yes, they're included. Don't worry, you won't be roughing it.
Location, Location, Location! Where Exactly Are These Apartments? Are You, Like, Right Next to a Tourist Trap?
The location is… *chef's kiss*. They're strategically placed in the heart of Vienna, meaning you're within spitting distance of the best museums, restaurants, and, yes, some tourist traps.
The good: You can practically roll out of bed and stumble into a world-class museum. Shopping, dining, and the city's vibrant cultural scene are right on your doorstep. Public transport is excellent, so getting around is a breeze. Everything that makes Vienna so wonderful is right there: the pastries, the coffee, the historical beauty.
The potentially bad: Tourists. Lots of them. If you're looking for utter isolation, this ain't it. You'll be sharing the streets with busloads of sightseers, especially during peak season. The noise levels can fluctuate, depending on your orientation. I'm thinking a sound-proof room is another must.
My advice? Embrace the chaos! Vienna is a tourist haven and you're at the center of it all. If it proves annoying, move down to the basement apartment--I hear the rent is cheaper there as well.
Let's Talk Practicalities: How's the Day-to-Day Living? Is It Actually Functional or Just a Visual Spectacle?
Okay, so you're not just buying a pretty picture, thankfully. The apartments are designed to be *lived* in. They've got everything you need for daily life – and a whole lot more.
Functionality is key. The layouts are generally well-thought-out, with plenty of storage space (a lifesaver, trust me). The technology is state-of-the-art, making everything from controlling the lighting to managing your thermostat a breeze. The noise insulation is top-notch (phew). You can have your peace and quiet even amongst the bustling city.
What could be better? Space can be a premium. Not all units are sprawling mansions. Some of the smaller apartments might feel a little cramped, especially if you're moving from a larger home. The lack of an outdoor space can be a drag for some. Overall, it's a luxurious, functional living experience, but it's not without its compromises.
Can I Actually Afford This?! Spill the Beans (and the Price Tags)!
Right. The big question. The one that makes you want to simultaneously win the lottery and cry in a corner. Let's stop beating around the bush: Maximillian is expensive. I'm talking, "sell your kidney" expensive.
Pricing is… variable. It depends on the size of the apartment, the location within the building, the view, and frankly, the whim of the market. But be prepared for a hefty monthly rent (or a truly insane purchase price). Think significantly more than you're probably paying now. Possibly double. Or more. It's not for the faint of wallet, that's for sure.
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