Das Triest
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A 1990s-era Sir Terence Conran–designed hideaway at the edge of baroque Karlsplatz, Das Triest is emblematic of the city’s no-frills, economic approach to environmentalism. A keycard system turns off electricity and climate control when guests are out (non-air-conditioned rooms are also available), and candles are recycled to reduce waste. The hotel hardly feels like an ashram, however: rooms are warmly modern, with big blocks of wood paneling and quirky touches like now-retro Philippe Starck lamps.
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From Travel + Leisure, Nov 2008
“The city of cake and opera has taken a low-key eco-approach with little fanfare; however, its many parks and waterfront spaces, as well as free city-sponsored bike rentals, give it a green edge. ...” MORE>>
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