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Austria Hotel Collection 2018 austria.info/austriacollection Dear Reader,
The Austria Collection is a group of exceptional hotels, hand- picked for you by our team at the Austrian Tourist Office. Each property offers its own take on the very best of Austrian hospitality. From the opulent and historical to the radically modern, the Austria Collection is curated to represent variety. Each hotel, however, meets a standard of excellence: a welcoming and professional host, top personalized service, unique hotel architecture and design, warm, elegant ambiance, and excellent local dining. All members of the Austria Collection are highly reviewed by guests and can become your home away from home.
Michael Gigl Region Manager USA & Australia Austrian Tourist Office
Table of Contents
p. 06-11 p. 22-27 Arlberg Tirol Hotel Albona Nova AQUA DOME Hotel Gasthof Post Das Central Kristiania Lech Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol
p. 12-21 p. 28-43 Salzburg Vienna & Lake Region Boutique Hotel The Arthotel Blaue Gans Harmonie Vienna Hotel Sacher Salzburg Hotel Altstadt Vienna Hotel Schloss Mönchstein Hotel Bristol Vienna Romantik Hotel GMACHL Hotel Park Hyatt Vienna Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Hotel Sacher Vienna Rössl Hotel Stefanie Palais Hansen Kempinski Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof
Published by: Austrian Tourist Office New York | Editor & Production: Marsa Kindl-Omuse & Anna Hotter | Graphic Design: CommDesign.ca Publishing date: March 2018 | Produced in Canada. All information are subject to change. We reserve the right to alter information without prior notice. Copyrights of all images lie with the respective hotels.
2 | | 3 The Austria Hotel Collection on a Map
Motorway / Motorroad Main connecting road A1 Road numbering Railroad 303 7 International airport National border D 310 S3 A5 o Regional boundary n a u S5 D onau A22 S1 A7 S33 12-19 Linz St. Pölten ViennaVienna A8 Inn A25 A1 S1 A1 A21 A4 Upper Austria Lower Austria A6
A3 Neusiedler 10 A1 A2 Traunsee See Attersee Eisenstadt SalzburgSalzburg Mondsee11 Wolfgangsee 7-9 S31 Enns Bodensee A10 S6 Burgen- Salzach Hallstätter See A9 Bregenz Achensee Inn land A12 Mur A14 Salzburger Arlberg 6 Innsbruck Styria S35 Vorarlberg Land A12 1-3 S36 S16 4 Tirol TirolA13 Graz A2 Inn
5 East Tirol 317 A10 A9 Millstätter A2 See Carinthia Drau Ossiacher See Klagenfurt
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1 HOTEL ALBONA NOVA page 6 6 INTERALPEN-HOTEL TYROL page 26 11 ROMANTIK HOTEL IM WEISSEN RÖSSL page 20 16 HOTEL SACHER WIEN page 36
2 HOTEL GASHOF POST page 8 7 ARTHOTEL BLAUE GANS page 12 12 BOUTIQUE HOTEL THE HARMONIE VIENNA page 28 17 HOTEL STEFANIE VIENNA page 38
3 KRISTIANIA LECH page 10 8 HOTEL SACHER SALZBURG page 14 13 HOTEL ALTSTADT VIENNA page 30 18 PALAIS HANSEN KEMPINSKI page 40
4 AQUA DOME page 22 9 HOTEL SCHLOSS MÖNCHSTEIN page 16 14 HOTEL BRISTOL VIENNA page 32 19 STEIGENBERGER HOTEL HERRENHOF page 42
5 DAS CENTRAL page 24 10 ROMANTIK HOTEL GMACHL page 18 15 HOTEL PARK HYATT VIENNA page 34
4 | | 5 ARLBERG Your Winter Home on the Slopes
HOTEL ALBONA NOVA
otel Albona Nova sits in Zürs am Arlberg, one of the most traditional and H elegant resorts in the Alps. It radiates Austrian charm and Gemütlichkeit.
Spend your holiday in the cradle of Alpine skiing, the Arlberg, where our modern skiing technique was first developed. Hotel Albona Nova gives you prime access to Austria’s largest ski area and offers relaxing refuge after a day outside. The brand new spa features an indoor pool, a steam room, infrared treatment, and a Swiss pine Sauna, making Hotel Albona Nova the ideal winter hideout.
Your Host Isabell Wegener represents the third generation of family ownership and has been running Hotel Albona Nova for 25 years. Growing up in a hotel taught Mrs. Wegener that excellent service and personal care are essential in making her guests feel at home.
Concierge Tip Leave the skis at home for a day and take advantage of a winter hike, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, a horse drawn sledge ride, ice skating, curling, or snow shoeing in the breathtaking Arlberg. Chef’s Tip What do you crave when you return home from the slopes? Hotel Albona Nova is one step ahead by welcoming you back with Austrian homemade cakes and strudel by the cozy fireplace.
Ski In Ski Out The hotel is a mere 65 feet (20m) from the Zürsersee chairlift, which takes you to the slopes. This means direct, hassle-free access to the fifth-largest ski resort in the world.
Book | From: € 158 per person www.albonanova.at | + 43 5 5832341 [email protected] 6 | | 7 ARLBERG
Your Host The Moosbrugger family members have now been proud residents of Lech and running the Gasthof Post for over 80 years. They continuously enhance the hotels’s atmosphere to offer guests an unforgettable stay.
Concierge Tip In summer, step out for some leisurely hikes on the Arlberg’s Green Ring trail. In winter, catch the free local ski bus transports to all Arlberg villages and ski entry points.
Chef’s Tip Head chef and Tirol native David Wagger brings award- winning international cuisine to Gasthof Post. Enjoy his creations at the hotel restaurants and bring home your favorite treats from the hotel’s own delicatessen shop.
Your Personal Time Capsule The “Ebra” Park, which belongs to the property, is a botanic garden with domestic flowers, bushes, and woods. Stroll paths between secluded sunbathing lawns and discover the small tea house.
Book | From € 320 per room www.postlech.com | +43 5 58322060 [email protected]
Make New Traditions in Arlberg
HOTEL GASHOF POST
he Hotel Gasthof Post is The five-star Hotel Gasthof Post has been family-owned for over 80 years. As a member of Relais & Châteaux hotels it T a true institution in Lech, provides outstanding service, while maintaining a cozy, familial one of Austria’s most famous atmosphere. Between the typical wood exteriors and the local antiques strewn across the hotel, Gasthof Post makes you feel and exclusive resort towns. It like you have arrived in your personal Alpine fairytale. Luxurious has a long history of making amenities add a modern touch to a refined, Old World property in the inimitable Arlberg. guests feel pampered and at home in the Alps.
8 | | 9 ARLBERG Arlberg’s
KRISTIANIA LECH Sanctuary
ech am Arlberg L needs no intro- in the Snow duction amongst fashion- able skiers. The Kristiania Step inside and you’ll feel the magic of this small luxury ski hotel. Lech embodies the mix Artfully decorated rooms and suites, mountain panoramas, and the undivided attention of your hosts will give your stay at the Kristiania of international finesse a special touch. There is something classic about the hotel, despite its state-of-the-art, luxurious amenities. You can sense the Arlberg’s and Alpine hospitality this origins in its walls: it developed from remote villages in the Austrian resort is famous for. Alps to a harbor for passionate skiers and the international jet set.
Your Host Founded by Olympic Champion Othmar Schneider in 1968, the Kristiania Lech is today managed by his daughter Gertrud Schneider and her wonderful team.
Concierge Tip All guests receive a complimentary VIP membership to Lech’s state-of-the-art Health Club, the Post. If you want to stay closer to home, take advantage of the hotel’s sauna and quiet room.
Chef’s Tip Ask about the hotel’s romantic picnic in the snow! You’ll get to enjoy a delicious meal right in the Arlberg’s winter wonderland, with blankets of course.
Say Fondue Hotel Kristiania’s Kaminzimmer has a cozy fireplace and serves a variety of fondues and raclette. Later at night you can enjoy whiskey, and cognac with breathtaking mountain views.
Book | From: € 405 per room www.kristiania.at | + 43 5 58325610 [email protected] 10 | | 11 SALZBURG & LAKE REGION
ARTHOTEL BLAUE GANS Salzburg’s Cool Kid Since 1350
ARTHOTEL BLAUE GANS
he arthotel Blaue Gans is the oldest inn in the city of Salzburg, dating back T over 600 years. It boasts a prime location in the heart of the historic center.
This beautiful townhouse is located dead-center in Salzburg’s Old Town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and is only a short walk from Mozart’s birthplace. Today, the historic walls of the inn pop with a modern design and contemporary art. The arthotel unapologetically caters to heady intellectual types and attracts discerning, worldly guests. Enjoy the hotel’s own magazine and a taste of contemporary Salzburgian culture.
Your Host Salzburg’s first arthotel was created by Andreas Gferer as an art-inspired meeting point for music and design lovers from all over the world. He simultaneously imple- mented new and unexpected things within the hotel.
Concierge Tip As a guest, enjoy a complimentary visit to the Museum of Modern Art on Mönchsberg with fantastic views over Salzburg. Stop by museum restaurant M32 for great food and a stunning panorama.
Chef’s Tip The Blaue Gans manages one of the top restaurants in town. Hop downstairs into the vaulted dining room for excellent Austrian food and a chance to mingle with fellow local and international gourmets.
Your Salzburg Pied-A-Terre Book the Suite Maisonette, which faces the Festival Hall, fortress, and horse pond. It has historic arched ceilings, separate living and sleeping rooms, a bureau, and a separate bathroom, washroom, and salon.
Book | From € 167 per person www.blaue-gans.com | + 43 6 628424910 [email protected] 12 | | 13 SALZBURG & LAKE REGION A Hotel as Splendid as
HOTEL SACHER SALZBURG Salzburg
verlooking the magical Directly located on the banks of the Salzach River, the privately owned hotel awaits its guests with living traditions, local flavors, O scenery of Salzburg’s and stunning views over the city. Inspired by local aristocratic old town, the Hotel Sacher country residences, a remodeled collection of rooms and suites offer a regal ambience. Because Hotel Sacher is Austrian through Salzburg is the city’s only and through, there is a healthy dose of charm mixed in with effort- grand hotel. less, Old World elegance.
Your Host The Sacher has been run by the Gürtler & Winkler family since 1988. It is one of the very few privately owned, family-run five- star luxury hotels left in the world.
Concierge Tip Every Thursday, a local favorite farmer’s market takes place at the “Schranne,” in the more contemporary St. Andrä’s quarter just a few minutes’ walk away from the hotel. Go explore the local products!
Chef’s Tip The terrace at the Sacher Bar is one of the most scenic spots in the city. Enjoy a sundowner or a piece of the Original Sacher- Torte with sweeping views of Fortress Hohensalzburg across the Salzach river.
It’s a Family Affair Not only is the Hotel Sacher run by a family, it also knows how to take care of yours. Teddy Franz Sacher playfully introduces the hotel and its history to children, and makes it a fun and meaningful stay for them.
Book | From € 385 per room www.sacher.com/hotel-sacher-salzburg | + 43 6 62889770 [email protected]
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Your Host The hotel is managed with love and attention to detail by host Samantha Teufel. She and her team are following the slogan: ‘Straight to the heart – right in the heart of Salzburg.’
Concierge Tip Walk along a romantic footpath to the old town or quickly and comfortably take the Mönchsberg lift. In the evening, enjoy a romantic dinner for two in in the hotel’s upscale gourmet restaurant with amazing views.
Chef’s Tip Have a private picnic in the castle park! The hotel’s picnic basket is filled with wine, seasonal fruit, and local specialties like farmer’s bacon and the homemade “Mönchstein” Gugel- hupf bundt cake.
Perfect Place for Your Perfect Day The castle makes for an incredibly romantic wedding venue and official marriage ceremonies are possible in the landmarked premises as well as in the park. Rent the entire castle for your family and friends!
Book | From € 360 per room www.monchstein.at/en/ | + 43 6 628485550 [email protected]
Castle Magic Over Salzburg
HOTEL SCHLOSS MÖNCHSTEIN
ocated in a castle on a This small five-star superior hotel is tucked in a 3.5-acre castle park. Enjoy the idyllic location on the Mönchsberg L picturesque mountain over mountain with magnificent views over Salzburg and a the historic heart of Salzburg, relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle. All rooms and suites are individually designed, either in the Hotel Schloss Mönchstein a classically timeless or traditional style with precious feels positively palatial. It boasts antiques. Savor typical Salzburgian cuisine at the hotel restaurant, or soak in the outdoor infinity pool and whirl- the amenities of a resort with pool while enjoying the panorama over Mozart’s city. the convenience of a city hotel.
16 | | 17 SALZBURG & LAKE REGION Your Country Home Outside Salzburg
ROMANTIK HOTEL GMACHL
ocated in a tranquil town three miles outside the city of Salzburg, L Romantik Hotel GMACHL is Austria’s oldest family run hotel.
It offers its guests prime access to the Salzburg lake region with its picturesque towns and mountains. You can admire the nearby peaks from the comfort of a panoramic spa, or take a 30 minute drive for the real thing. The family butcher supplies the freshest ingredients for the charming hotel restaurant where carefully prepared regional cuisine takes center stage. The hotel’s lovingly furnished lounges and romantic garden make it the perfect hideaway in one of the most idyllic parts in Austria.
Your Host The Hirnböck-Gmachl family has run the hotel for 23 generations. A balanced mix of cherished customs and modern comfort has always been at the core of their longstanding tradition of hospitality.
Concierge Tip Hellbrunn Palace is an architectural jewel on the edge of Salzburg. The historic water games and trick fountains are entertaining for young and old, and December brings a lovely Christmas market.
Chef’s Tip Every Sunday, the chef at Romantik Hotel GMACHL prepares a traditional Sunday roast following an old local recipe. Throughout the week you can try dishes like roasted veal, fresh brook char, and homemade bratwurst.
Country Spa Day Explore the hotel wellness area with a panoramic infinity pool, open fireplace, relaxation room, saunas, ladies spa, private spa for partner treatments, beauty and massage facilities, and fitness room.
Book | From € 99 per person www.gmachl.com | + 43 6 624802120 [email protected] 18 | | 19 SALZBURG & LAKE REGION
Your Host The Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl is one of Austria’s great family-run hotels. Paul Johann Peter bought the inn in 1912 and now it is run by his heirs in the 5th generation. Gudrun Peter manages the hotel since 2007.
Concierge Tip Take advantage of the hotel’s paddleboat rental in summer to sunbathe and explore Wolfgangsee lake. In winter you can rent toboggans and go sledding in the snowy wonderland of the Austrian Alps.
Chef’s Tip Try a grilled Rössl-char, which was raised in the hotel’s own fish farm. This char is a local delicacy on Wolfgangsee lake and you can enjoy it in the typically Austrian atmosphere of the property’s fish lodge.
H2O for Everyone Swimmers will love the Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl. Not only can you dip into the blue waters of Wolfgangsee lake, but you can dive into the 86°F (30 °C) lake pool and soak in the 98°F (37 °C) Jacuzzi.
Book | € 93 per person www.weissesroessl.at/en | + 43 6 13823069904 [email protected]
The Enchanting Lakeside Movie Star
ROMANTIK HOTEL IM WEISSEN RÖSSL
he Romantik Hotel Im Weissen The setting in the stunning Salzkammergut lake region lets you explore Austria’s picturesque Alpine lakes and T Rössl is nothing short of iconic. nearby Salzburg, Hallstatt, and Bad Ischl. The Romantik For over 500 years the house has Hotel Im Weissen Rössl found world-wide fame when the eponymous 1930 operetta and musical and later, the welcomed guests to the calm 1960 musical film introduced audiences to the hotel and banks of St. Wolfgang and since its charming surroundings on Wolfgangsee lake. Memorabilia from the movie set are on display all around 1878 it carries its current name, the property. Today, the hotel is just as elegant, but a heated lake pool, and an extensive lakeside spa and the “White Horse Inn.” restaurant provide state-of-the-art comfort.
20 | | 21 TIROL Dive Into an Alpine Wellness Oasis
AQUA DOME
n the heart of the Ötztal valley, one of the most stunning valleys in the I Tirolean Alps, sits a glittering wellness oasis. Famous for resort towns like nearby Sölden, the Ötztal is a cosmopolitan, but none-the-less charming mountain retreat.
Hotel and thermal spa AQUA DOME is a veritable world of pools, saunas, and treatment areas. What sets it apart is not just the sheer size of the hotel, but a modern, design-focused approach to Alpine wellness. The priceless combination of the state-of-the-art spa and the breath-taking Alpine landscape makes the AQUA DOME perfect for a romantic getaway or a relaxed family vacation. You can get fresh air on an energizing hike in the morning and unwind in the thermal pool in the afternoon. With their clean, futuristic look, the spa and fitness facilities blend in well with the natural surroundings and make you feel instantly at peace. Your Host The AQUA DOME is lovingly managed by Bärbel Frey and Barbara Krabath. Together with their team they look after guests in a deeply personal way.
Chef’s Tip The AQUA DOME is all about fresh, delicious Tirolean food. The extensive breakfast buffet, fruit in your room every day, and different restaurants bring local Austrian fare straight to you.
Concierge Tip Experience the beauty of the Ötztal valley by bringing some hiking gear and going up into the mountains. The hotel offers an outdoor program that changes every week for guests with varying experience levels.
A Spa of One’s Own Have a spa all to yourself by booking it for private use! The AQUA DOME gives you the chance to take advan- tage of their stellar facilities completely on your own.
Book | From: € 141 per person www.aqua-dome.at/en | + 43 5 2536400 [email protected] 22 | | 23 TIROL The Ultimate
DAS CENTRAL ALPINE. LUXURY. LIFE. Alpine Resort
ocated in Sölden, one Lof Tirol’s premier resort Experience villages, Das Central is perfect for both winter and Exacting alpinists, fastidious families, and those looking for summer vacations. It offers relaxation with a hint of exclusivity – they all feel at home at Das Central in the Ötztal valley. This 5-star hideaway enjoys 45 years guests prime access to of history and has perfected the cordial ‘Grüß Gott’ as well as hiking, skiing, and the award-winning, international cuisine. Fresh mountain air and the 16,145 sq-ft (1500 m²) wellness area give you a chance to Austrian Alpine lifestyle. breathe and completely forget about the day-to-day.
Your Host Angelika Falkner leads Das Central – the only 5-star hotel in town – with charming hospitality. The Falkners are proud that for many guests, the hotel has become a second home.
Concierge Tip At 32,808 ft (3,048 m) altitude, next to gourmet restaurant and James Bond movie location ice Q, a cinematic installation is dedicated to the British secret agent. Visitors can dive into the realm of ‘007 ELEMENTS’ with all their senses.
Chef’s Tip The hotel restaurant Ötztaler Stube is a gourmet hotspot in Sölden and offers guests a delicious introduction into elevated Alpine cuisine.
The Luxury of Letting Go Cozy up and relax at the Water World Venezia, and get access to 10 different saunas and steam baths, a relaxing area, sun deck, and Beauty & SPA area with treatments from around the world.
Book | From € 165 per person www.central-soelden.com | + 43 5 2542260 [email protected] 24 | | 25 TIROL
Your Host General Manager Karl Brüggemann and Guest Relation Manager Christine Riedl are dedicated hosts with heart and soul. Since decades they fill the Interalpen with warmth and their charming spirit.
Concierge Tip Take a trip to Innsbruck, the state capital with its many sights like the famous Golden Roof, Ambras Castle, and the Olympic ski jump designed by architect Zaha Hadid.
Chef’s Tip Try the award-winning creations of chef Mario Döring right at the source. The Chef’s Table experience lets you dine right in the kitchen and look over the shoulders of the chefs preparing your meal.
Stunning Mountain Views At 4,265 ft (1,300m), the hotel impresses with a stunning 360° panoramic view of the Tirolean Alps. Whether you enjoy a snack by the pool or a drink at the Café Wien, Austria’s alpine beauty will mesmerize you.
Book | From: € 229 per person www.interalpen.com/en/ | + 43 5 080931273 [email protected]
The Charming Side of Tirolean Luxury
ocated on a sunny INTERALPEN-HOTEL TYROL L Alpine plateau The hotel combines the key elements that make a relaxing retreat in the in northern Tirol, the Tirolean Alps: pristine mountain landscapes for outdoor enthusiasts, five-star superior proximity to historic towns like imperial Innsbruck, an award-winning restaurant that uses regional products, and a stunning luxury spa. Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol The Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol offers the total package and succeeds in perfectly marries combining Austrian tradition with elegant modernity. style and culture with Alpine luxury.
26 | | 27 VIENNA Vienna’s Grand Performance
BOUTIQUE HOTEL THE HARMONIE VIENNA
ocated on a quiet side street in the Serviten quarter in the 9th district, the charming L Boutique Hotel The Harmonie Vienna takes inspiration from the performing arts.
The completely renovated Boutique Hotel The Harmonie Vienna was designed by Peruvian artist Luis Casanova Sorrola, who works with action painting in dance performances. His vision combines, in color and on paper, the energy of soloist ballet performances from the Vienna State Opera. Dance-inspired designs and works by the artist are on display all over the hotel. This energy is tangible and transforms each of the 66 comfortable rooms into a unique art experience.
Your Host The Boutique Hotel The Harmonie Vienna is family-owned and operated as part of the Best Western Premier group. It is managed by Sonja Wimmer and her attentive team.
Concierge Tip Visit nearby Berggasse 19, Sigmund Freud’s home for 47 years. The former apartment and practice of Sig- mund Freud is now furnished as a fascinating museum.
Chef’s Tip Take a culinary stroll through the Serviten quarter, which is full of small restaurants and cafés. Stop by Rebhuhn or Wickerl for a true, rustic Viennese restaurant experience.
A Sustainable Hotel Hotel The Harmonie Vienna holds four certificates for organic products, allergy-friendliness, and sustainability and is one of Vienna’s greenest hotels. Try the completely lactose-free breakfast!
Book | From € 148 per room www.harmonie-vienna.at | + 43 1 3176604 [email protected] 28 | | 29 VIENNA
Your Host The hotel’s philosophy is based on the owner Otto Wiesenthal’s wish to support young artists while at the same time providing outstanding service for guests.
Concierge Tip The hotel is surrounded by many creative Austrian bou- tiques and restaurants. Take a stroll and discover charming souvenirs, then have lunch and chat with locals.
Chef’s Tip Enjoy a home-made cake with your complementary after- noon tea. Get to know other guests and the staff, who will gladly tell you about the innovative hotel design.
Night at the Museum The owner’s private art collection, with over 300 works, is spread throughout the hotel and rooms. Discover new works by renown artists every day.
Book | From € 164 per room www.altstadt.at/en | + 43 1 522 6666 [email protected]
Living Inside a Masterpiece
HOTEL ALTSTADT VIENNA
n prime location in Vienna’s A carefully restored 19th-century patrician house, the Altstadt Vienna is a meeting place for lovers of art and a haven for th I 7 district, Hotel Altstadt travelers seeking a hotel with character. All 58 rooms and found a perfect home. This suites are individually designed, many by renowned artists such as Matteo Thun, Lena Hoschek, Gregor Eichinger, Lilli hotel takes interior design to Hollein, and Andi Lackner. Personal service, combined with new levels and makes each bold innovation has made the Altstadt Vienna what it is today: an epicenter of fine living. stay one-of-a-kind.
30 | | 31 VIENNA The Hotel at
HOTEL BRISTOL VIENNA the Vienna
he 125-year-old Hotel T Bristol is so iconically State Opera Viennese that it almost This is how the Hotel Bristol earns its title as “the hotel at the opera,” counts as a landmark itself. with all the refinement, special access, and glamor this entails. The Art Deco hotel sits in Stunning interior decor, which veers from Biedermeier to Art Deco, and the stylishly modern, tells the hotel’s rich history. Hotel Bristol prime location just next to the was one of Vienna’s true luxury hotels during the height of the K. u. K. Vienna State Opera and the Monarchy, and still exudes the magnificence of Vienna’s heyday. Kings, presidents, artists, and celebrities have called the Hotel grand Ringstrasse boulevard. Bristol their home and enjoyed its regal atmosphere.
Your Host The Hotel Bristol Vienna is a member of The Luxury Collection, a collection of hotels and resorts offering unique experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories.
Concierge Tip If you book an opera-facing room you can watch the performance live feed, which is projected on the Vienna State Opera’s facade from your completely private box.
Chef’s Tip Experience the Bristol’s Imperial history over Afternoon Tea with tiny sandwiches and pastries. A completely vegan version is available as well.
Live Like a Royal The Bristol’s Prince of Wales Suite is named after its most famous guest and offers one of Vienna’s most exclusive hotel stays. Enjoy a private sauna and gym.
Book | From € 269 per room www.bristolvienna.com | + 43 1 51516 4788 [email protected]
32 | | 33 VIENNA Vienna’s Art Nouveau Treasure Chest
HOTEL PARK HYATT VIENNA
he Park Hyatt Vienna sits in a historic bank in the heart of the city and T spoils guests with old and new treasures.
Everything about the Park Hyatt Vienna feels grand. The newest luxury hotel in the city is housed in the opulent former seat of Bank of Austria, which provides a spectacular backdrop for its top-of-the- line amenities. The old marble counter hall is now the hotel restaurant and breakfast room, the underground gold vault turned into a gold swimming pool, and even the house cocktails are served with vintage bank notes.
Your Host Park Hyatt hotels provide discerning business and leisure guests with elegant and luxurious accommodation and offers highly attentive personal service in an intimate environment. Each Park Hyatt hotel is custom designed to combine sophistication with a distinctive regional character.
Concierge Tip The hotel’s collaboration with the MAK (museum of applied art) means there are stunning art nouveau artifacts on display across the public areas. As a guest you also get free access to the MAK itself.
Chef’s Tip Try one of the artisanal cocktails at The Bank Brasserie & Bar, or sample their selection of Austrian gins in a palatial atmosphere. Order newly interpreted classics like moules frites.
Going for the Gold The Arany Spa (Arany means “gold” in Hungarian) has a long list of luxurious treatments, an indoor swimming pool, and a 24h gym with personal training.
Book | From: € 450 per room www.parkhyattvienna.com | + 43 1 22740 1234 [email protected] 34 | | 35 Quintessential Viennese Luxury HOTEL SACHER VIENNA
ienna’s only privately Hotel Sacher maintains a perfect balance between honored traditions and contemporary elements that provide a classically Viennese V owned luxury hotel sits experience. All rooms feature individually collected antiques, making opposite the State Opera. the hotel one of Austria’s largest private art collections. Hotel Sacher’s restuarants are popular spots to eat and people-watch in “The Sacher” as locals call it, the inner city for locals and visitors alike. Restaurant Rote Bar has a is positively iconic in Austria quintessentially Viennese menu and live piano music that makes you feel completely immersed in the cultural rhythm of the city. and the rest of the world.
Your Host The Sacher has been run by the Gürtler & Winkler family since 1934. It is one of the very few privately owned, family-run five- star luxury hotels left in the world and run by a family.
Concierge Tip Visit the Spanish Riding School at the Imperial Palace for a unique performance of the famous white Lipizzan Stallions. In 2015 it was added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Chef’s Tip Home of the Original Sacher-Torte, guests can experience a piece of history at the famous Café Sacher downstairs. Try this iconic chocolate cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a Viennese coffee.
Signature Chocolate Treatment At the Sacher Boutique Spa you can take a break from Vienna’s city life. One of the menu highlights is the range of “Time to Chocolate” body treatments, which pamper you with chocolate-based products.
Book | From € 630 per room www.sacher.com/hotel-sacher-vienna | + 43 1 51456 [email protected]
36 | | 37 VIENNA Your Host Current owner, Martin Schick, and his family have been managing five privately-run city hotels in the heart of Vienna for more than 130 years. Guests are treated with Viennese hospitality and a personal touch.
Concierge Tip Hotel Stefanie is located in the Jewish Quarter, so it’s easy to visit Vienna’s Jewish Museum and the Holocaust Memorial which was revealed on Judenplatz square.
Chef’s Tip Enjoy the seven-course tasting menu “A Taste of Imperial Vienna” that takes you on a culinary journey through the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Also, a kosher breakfast is availa- ble at Hotel Stefanie.
Your Personal Time Capsule Across the hotel you will find valuable antiques that trace the hotel’s fascinating history in Vienna. To keep alive its tradition, Hotel Stefanie also still uses real room keys instead of key cards.
Book | From € 70 per person www.schick-hotels.com/en/hotel-stefanie [email protected] | + 43 1 211500
Stay In Vienna’s Oldest Hotel
HOTEL STEFANIE
ucked into the fashion- With more than 400 years of history, Hotel Stefanie is Vienna’s oldest hotel. It was extensively renovated, making T able 2nd district, Vienna’s it the perfect combination of traditional and new. The hotel’s most historic hotel still retains collection of antiques dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries conjures up the city’s spirit of the past. On-site its original charm. At Hotel restaurant Stefanie serves Viennese cuisine in the imperial Stefanie you learn about the ballroom, or in the courtyard garden during the summer. city as soon as you walk through the door.
38 | | 39 VIENNA Vienna’s Worldly Charmer
PALAIS HANSEN KEMPINSKI
riginally designed to be a hotel for the World Exhibition in 1873, the five- O star Hotel Palais Hansen Kempinski is a stately landmark directly on the Ringstrasse boulevard.
The building blends historic architecture with modern design and sumptuous luxury. It was erected together with the famous Ringstrasse boulevard, which circles the inner city since the 19th century. Today the Neo-renaissance “Palais” serves as a cosmopolitan hotel with a sleek lobby, premiere spa facilities, and two award-winning restaurants. The Palais Hansen Kempinski is at once innovative and classic, relaxed and unconventional.
Your Host The Kempinski name is proudly used by a growing collection of distinguished properties around the world. As Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski is committed to providing guests with memorable stays.
Concierge Tip Visit the Musikverein’s Golden Hall for a concert and take a trip to the Kahlenberg Hill and its wine taverns, which boast beautiful views over the city.
Chef’s Tip Try the hotel’s signature dish: a warm, crispy apple strudel. The hotel also offers classes where you can learn how to make this iconic Viennese dessert.
Rise and Shine All rooms are equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine and a walk-in rain shower. Start your morning off refreshed and make the most of your day in Vienna.
Book | From € 350 per room www.kempinski.com/vienna | + 43 1 2361000 8042 [email protected] 40 | | 41 VIENNA Your Host Equal to Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts’ 80-year tradition of hospitality is the tradition of the hotels themselves. Each one tells a story about the local culture.
Concierge Tip Enjoy the Old World elegance of Vienna’s palaces. Stop in at the Imperial Treasury or visit the Spanish Riding School just minutes from the hotel.
Chef’s Tip Close the afternoon with a coffee and Herrenhof cake at the Café Herrenhof. The hotel re-opened this classic turn-of-the-century institution.
Suite Life Above Vienna Two hotel suites offer a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the inner city. Super-size your suite to 1,980 sq-ft (184 m2) by renting a whole floor of the hotel.
Book | From € 229 per room www.herrenhof-wien.steigenberger.at | + 43 1 5340 4100 [email protected]
A Viennese Institution, Reimagined
STEIGENBERGER HOTEL HERRENHOF
hat was once the Café The hotel’s grand façade is adorned with Art Deco elements that remind you of the house’s Viennese WHerrenhof, one of the city’s history, and provide a contrast to the modern iconic 20th century coffee houses, interior design. The Steigenberger Hotel Herr- enhof creates a clean, upscale atmosphere that has been transformed into a modern makes you feel well-taken-care-of in Vienna. And city hotel. The Steigenberger Hotel of course, it revived its own history by opening the Café Herrenhof once again. Herrenhof is tucked away behind the Imperial Palace.
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