Property Description
~ TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence ~
~ TripAdvisor 2015 Hall of Fame ~
Vienna’s first grand hotel is still its finest, more than 140 years after it first opened
its doors to the famed Ringstrasse boulevard. Today, the Grand Hotel Wien retains all the majesty of its heyday as the hub of Viennese society, while introducing every modern luxury. The result is a guest experience like no other in the city.
The hotel’s 205 spacious rooms and suites are drenched in classical Viennese style. State-of-the-art technology blends seamlessly with rare antiques and exquisite fabrics for the ultimate in comfort.
Upon arrival, guests are treated to a welcome gift of Grand Guglhupf: a traditional ring-shaped cake whose original recipe is a Grand Hotel Wien exclusive, and a hint of the culinary delights in store. The hotel is home to several of Vienna’s best restaurants and bars, including the award-winning Le Ciel, known for its spectacular views over the city, and the Kavalierbar, a popular gathering spot for cocktails and people-watching through its large picture windows that front the bustling Ringstrasse.
The Grand Hotel Wien is just a short stroll from the Vienna State Opera and other famous attractions, and its lobby opens directly into the city’s most exclusive shopping mall, the spectacular Ringstrassen-Galerien. After a day of shopping and exploring Vienna’s sights, guests can steal upstairs to the serene luxury of Grand Spa No605 for a pampering retreat inspired by the spa bath culture of early 20th-century Vienna.
Dining
Le Ciel by Toni Mörwald: Toque-winning chef Toni Mörwald oversees the concept at Le Ciel – one of Vienna’s finest gourmet restaurants. Here exceptional French-inspired cuisine can be savored while enjoying spectacular views of the city from the hotel’s 7th floor.
Grand Cafe:This first-floor café overlooks the bustling Ringstrasse boulevard and opens directly into the Ringstrassen-Galerien Shopping Mall. It specializes in traditional Viennese fare and is famous for its sumptuous weekend champagne brunch.
Unkai: Another Gault-Millau two-toque winner, Unkai (“sea of clouds”) shares the 7th floor with Le Ciel and showcases Vienna’s most authentic Japanese cuisine, by Chef Hiroshi Sakai. Among its special offerings are creative sushi classes, a nine-course kaiseki menu that changes monthly, and take-out Unkai Bento Boxes. Guests can also enjoy the highest quality sushi and sashimi in the intimate Unkai Sushi Bar on the lobby level.
Rosengarten: This coffee and tea lounge is a popular informal meeting place for hotel guests and Vienna’s movers and shakers. Live piano music every evening adds to the elegant ambience.
Kavalierbar: People-watching along the Ringstrasse shares the spotlight with an exceptional bar menu at this British club-style smoking bar that is a favorite of in-the-know Viennese.
Schanigarten: The Grand Hotel Wien’s terraces are transformed into al fresco dining venues from April to October.
Meetings and Events
With as many as a dozen function rooms ranging classical in decor to sleekly modern, the Grand Hotel Wien is a top choice for high-powered meetings and Vienna’s grandest social events. It is home to the expansive Quadrille, one of the city’s largest and most elegant ballrooms, as well as 11 additional meeting rooms in a range of sizes. All are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including WiFi.
The hotel’s legendary culinary team caters events of up to 1,000 guests, and specializes in a wide array of international cuisines, as well as unforgettable culinary experiences ranging from sushi huts to Mongolian barbeque and wok show-cooking.
Spa
Intimate and serene, the Grand Spa No605 is an oasis of calm from the bustling city scene along the Ringstrasse just steps away. Design details like exposed masonry and Spanish mosaics evoke the great tradition of spa bath culture in early 20th-century Vienna. Here, guests can experience world-class renewal from one of the city’s most comprehensive menus of pampering beauty and massage treatments. Its saunas, steam baths and cardio area are state of the art, and an innovative LEP concept customizes the ambience with more than 30 different light and color settings.
Top Grand Hotel Wien Selling Points
- A prestigious location on the famed Ringstrasse in the heart of Vienna.
- The city’s first grand hotel, with a rich history as the hub of 19th-century Viennese society.
- Spectacular views from the award-winning, French-inspired Le Ciel restaurant.
- Vienna’s most authentic Japanese cuisine, complete with sushi making classes, at Unkai.
- People-watching from the British pub-style Kavalierbar, a favorite of Viennese in the know.
- Welcome gift of Grand Gugelhof, the hotel’s exclusive ring-shaped cake, upon arrival.
- The intimate Grand Spa No605, inspired by the spa bath culture of early 20th-century Vienna.
- Direct access from the large lobby to Vienna’s most exclusive shopping mall, Ringstrassen-Galerien.
- Rare antiques in guest rooms and suites.
- Many connecting rooms for family travelers.
- Free WiFi and exclusive Julius Meini coffee machines in all rooms and suites.
- Largest ballroom in Vienna for a five-star hotel.
- Rooftop terrace with a view.
- On-site valet parking.
Top Vienna Selling Points
- Capital city of Austria, at the very heart of Europe.
- Rich and storied coffeehouse culture.
- Culinary culture ranging from the traditional — Sachertorte and Wiener schnitzel — to exceptional international fare.
- “City of Music,” with a rich musical heritage spanning from Mozart and Strauss to modern.
- Exceptional examples of imperial architecture.
- Ranked among the top cities worldwide for quality of life and for innovation.
- A cultural hub of Europe, filled with museums and theaters.
- Ski tourism in the nearby countryside.
- Proximity to traditional Austrian villages.
Click here to check rates and availability or to confirm a reservation at the Grand Hotel Wien
Hotel Promotions
| Sound of Mozart | View Package |
Click here for a listing of current promotions at the Grand Hotel Wien.