The luxurious, renowned 5-star Hotel Imperial is set directly on the Ringstraße boulevard in the heart of Vienna and takes you back to the times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It features exclusive hotel rooms, a gourmet restaurant and a 24-hour rooftop fitness centre with a sauna. It was inaugurated in 1873 by Emperor Francis Joseph as the Palais Württemberg. Decorated with precious antiques, silk walls and historical details, the rooms and suites of Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna offer modern comforts such as air conditioning, a sound system and an extra-large TV. Bathrobes and slippers are available in the spacious marble bathrooms. For guests of the suites, a personal butler service is available. Guests can dine in the award-winning Restaurant Opus or enjoy a classic Viennese coffee and pastries, including the famous Imperialtorte (cake), at Café Imperial. At the 1873 Hallensalon, a wide range of cocktails and other drinks, as well as live piano music, are offered. The on-site business centre comprises modern meeting rooms and elegant conference salons equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The historic and carefully restored Festsaal and Marmorsaal are an ideal location for events. The Musikverein (concert hall), site of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert, is right behind Hotel Imperial. Karlsplatz Underground Station, the State Opera, and the Kärntner Straße shopping street can be reached in a 5-minute walk.
From $373 per night
2. Grand Hotel Wien
Only a 3-minute walk from the Vienna State Opera and the famous Kärntner Straße Shopping Street, the luxurious Grand Hotel Wien offers 5 restaurants, 2 bars, a spa area, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Vienna. Valet parking and free WiFi are available as well. The luxuriously-furnished rooms and suites in the Grand Hotel's impressive historic building are equipped with elegant furniture, large modern flat-screen TVs with a selection of international channels and coffee making facilities. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the marble bathroom with 2 washbasins. The 200 m² large Grand Spa N°605 invites you to enjoy the extended wellness facilities. These include free sauna and a steam bath, a separate ladies-only area, a relaxation zone and a cardio area with the latest equipment. The comprehensive range of beauty and massage treatments are offered at an additional cost. Guests can enjoy haute cuisine in the traditional Japanese restaurant “Unkai” and in the Michelin-starred “Le Ciel by Toni Mörwald”, while fruity cocktails are offered in the Kavalier Bar. Typical Viennese specialities are served at the award-winning Grand Brasserie. Also on site is the Rosengarten Lobby Café with a patio to dine outside, the Unaki Bar & Sushi. Guests can make free use of the business centre, take advantage of the free shoe-shine service and they will find a bottle of mineral water in their room on arrival. For meetings and events, 12 multi-functional meeting rooms are offered, as well as the “Quadrille”, one of Vienna´s biggest ballrooms.
From $303 per night
3. Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz
Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz is a 5-star luxury hotel in a historic building in the centre of Vienna. It offers air-conditioned suites, a gourmet restaurant, and free WiFi and wired internet access. An exclusive spa area over the roofs of Vienna, featuring a sauna, a steam bath, a hot tub, an indoor pool and a sun terrace, is available at Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz. There is also a modern fitness centre. A bottle of champagne, a fruit/chocolate treatment and a flower bouquet are provided to all guests. The price also includes free minibar consumption. Austrian and international gourmet cuisine, as well as a wide selection of fine wines are served in Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant and in the Restaurant Clementine im Glashaus. On New Years Eve, guests can enjoy a gala dinner. Please note that there is a dress code (black tie).
From $822 per night
4. SO/ Vienna
Designed by the famous architect Jean Nouvel, this stylish hotel offers panoramic views over Vienna, a gourmet restaurant, a gym, and a 750 m² spa area where guests can relax free of charge. SO Vienna is located in the centre of the city, only a short walk from all major attractions. The air-conditioned rooms at SO Vienna have a bathroom with a bathtub and a rain shower. The minibar including mineral water and fruit juices is free of charge in all rooms. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel. Combining traditional Viennese architecture with modern design, the SO Vienna features an elegant glass façade, a spacious lobby with video ceilings and a vertical garden. The entirely glass-walled Restaurant and Bar Das LOFT on the 18th floor provides direct views of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
From $281 per night
5. Grand Ferdinand Vienna
Opened in autumn 2015, the Grand Ferdinand Vienna – Your Hotel In The City Center is located right on the Ringstraße boulevard in the centre of Vienna and offers a rooftop pool, 3 restaurants, and free WiFi access. The City Park and the Vienna State Opera are within a 5-minute walk. The puristic rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safe, a minibar and wooden floors. Adapting to modern guests' lifestyle and preferences, all rooms come with an open-plan bathroom and instead of a wardrobe they feature hangers only. Breakfast is served in The Grand Étage, a restaurant operated for hotel guests exclusively located at the rooftop and boasting breathtaking views and a rooftop pool. Further snacks and meals are available on site at the Gulasch & Söhne restaurant, ideal for a quick meal or at the Meissl & Schadn restaurant which serves local classic cuisine.
From $183 per night
6. Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere
Located in Vienna, 1,950 feet from Museum of Military History, Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere - a concept by Hyatt provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a bar. Conveniently set in the 10. Favoriten district, this hotel features a spa and wellness centre, as well as a sauna. The accommodation offers room service, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room includes a kettle, while selected rooms have a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. At Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere - a concept by Hyatt each room has bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Austrian, local and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.