Top 10 best luxury hotels in Vienna (Austria)

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Austria’s capital Vienna offers a blend of imperial traditions, music, and endearing charm. A city that inspires with the old and the new alike, and always has a cosy place available in a coffee house or wine tavern. If you sit on the nearby Kahlenberg mountain and look down on Vienna, you will see what a fascinating collage this city is. There are green, rolling vineyards, and then there are the magnificent, imperial buildings Vienna is known for. After all, Vienna is a city where world history was written for half a millennium. To help you choose from a large number of 5-star hotels in Vienna, I have compiled a top 10 list with the best hotels in the city.

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10. HOTEL SANS SOUCI WIEN

The Sans Souci Wien is the answer to every unspoken desire for an urban retreat located right at the heart of Vienna’s cultural and artistic city centre. Directly adjacent to the Museums Quarter, it is a haven of relaxation with a multitude of delights for the senses, and a place of art. Hotel Sans Souci is designed by the yoo Studio, the in-house design team from world renowned design company yoo founded by designer Philippe Starck and the visionary real estate developer John Hitchcox. The light and stylish rooms are furnished with parquet floors, mirror-screens, premium-quality beds and design classics. The relaxed atmosphere can also be felt in the restaurant ”La Véranda”, in the Sans Souci bar, in the Le Salon and in the Spa Club including a luxurious sports pool.

Hotel website: Hotel Sans Souci Wien
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Classic Travel (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, and $100 USD hotel credit).

9. HOTEL BRISTOL, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

Set opposite the Vienna State Opera, Hotel Bristol is a favorite for culture aficionados. Architecture and history buffs adore the interiors, from the original Austrian artwork to the fin de siècle antiques. The guest rooms, suites, and public areas offer modern comforts, including Internet access. The Prince of Wales Suite is one of the largest in Austria, with a library, dining room, and fitness room. Dining options include the Bristol Lounge and the cozy Bristol Bar, both featuring meticulously restored interiors. The hotel has undergone an extensive renovation of all public spaces and the addition of ten rooms and suites.

Hotel website: Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, and $100 USD hotel credit).

8. PALAIS HANSEN KEMPINSKI VIENNA

Heritage-listed Palais Hansen Kempinski, built in 1873, continues to captivate with original Renaissance revival-style elements, typical Viennese charm, and a pop of the contemporary. Perched in a leafy neighborhood on the famous Ring Boulevard, this gem is a dignified retreat with Vienna’s attractions just a stroll away. Advantages include the Michelin-starred Edvard restaurant, Ottoman-style Kempinski The Spa, and a contemporary yet classic, light-flooded lobby – a rare vibe in traditional-leaning Vienna. Each of the 152 enchanted rooms and elegant suites has a unique charm.

Hotel website: Palais Hansen Kempinski
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, and $100 USD food & beverage credit).

7. THE RITZ-CARLTON, VIENNA

The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna is a casual yet impeccably luxurious retreat on the iconic Ring Boulevard in Vienna’s cultural heart. Offering a holistic twenty-first century guest experience, this is where legendary service and imagination are innate. Staying here crafts memorable experiences, bringing together a destination-inspired dining scene, splendid accommodations, and an enriching spa. Featuring a stunning Rooftop Bar, two lively restaurants and bars, a 10,765-square-foot luxury spa, and some of the largest guest rooms in town, the hotel is a rare mix of hidden retreat and city address.

Hotel website: The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, and $100 USD hotel credit).

6. HOTEL IMPERIAL, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

Hotel Imperial is Vienna’s first address – defining the destination since 1873. Originally built as a private residence for Prince Philipp of Württemberg, the magnificent palace at Vienna’s iconic Ringstrasse was converted into Hotel Imperial for the 1873 World Exhibition. The rooms and suites, with their aristocratic flair, are clad in silk and marble and decorated with crystal chandeliers, antiques, and marble baths. Café Imperial Vienna treats visitors to traditional Viennese specialties, including the fabled Imperial torte. Awarded three toques by Gault et Millau, Restaurant OPUS is among the world’s finest gourmet temples.

Hotel website: Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, $100 USD food & beverage credit, and when booking Elisabeth Suites and higher: complimentary one-way airport transfer & Imperial Petit Fours).

5. ANDAZ VIENNA AM BELVEDERE

Following Prince Eugene of Savoy, one of the leading developers and art collectors of his time, and the man behind Belvedere Palace, the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere showcases contemporary local art and design that immerse guests in the history of Prince Eugene as well as the City of Vienna. The luxury lifestyle hotel, designed by the renowned architect Renzo Piano, offers 303 rooms and suites connected by interlocking bridges and sharing a spacious lobby on the ground floor. The breathtaking sky bar “Aurora”, located on the 16th floor at a height of 60 m (200 ft), delights guests with its beautiful view overlooking Vienna.

Hotel website: Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Classic Travel (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, and $100 USD hotel credit).

4. PALAIS COBURG RESIDENZ

Among the last great palaces to be built in Vienna, Palais Coburg Residenz now delivers one of the city’s most royal sleeps. Set just behind the Parkring with views of Stadtpark, the hotel is an era-bending blend of medieval brick walls, starkly modern elements, and antique furnishings. Light pours into the 34 roomy suites, which are nearly as delicious as the two-Michelin-starred cuisine from chef Silvio Nickol. Oenophiles swoon over the wine archive, comprising six barrel-vaulted cellars that house some 60,000 bottles; taste a few prized labels in the cozy, red-leather wine bar.

Hotel website: Palais Coburg Residenz
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, and $100 USD food & beverage credit).

3. HOTEL SACHER WIEN

As the only privately owned and family-run luxury hotel in the city, the iconic Hotel Sacher Wien is a Viennese landmark, set opposite the Vienna State Opera. The unique balance of maintained traditions and contemporary elements provides an authentic sense of place. The refurbished rooms all feature individually collected antiques and original oil paintings, making it one of Austria’s landmarks and largest private art collections. Home of the Original Sacher-Torte, the famous Café Sacher is where guests can experience this culinary history or opt for the no-calories version at the Sacher Boutique Spa when it is “Time to Chocolate.”

Hotel website: Hotel Sacher Wien
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, and $100 USD hotel credit).

2. PARK HYATT VIENNA

Enjoy an unforgettable stay at Park Hyatt Vienna, where history and art come together in the heart of Vienna. Housed in a 100-year-old former bank and overlooking Am Hof Square in the Goldenes Quartier, the hotel retains many of the bank’s original features, such as the massive marble pillars and high ceiling in the restaurant. You’ll find an inviting retreat at the Arany Spa, fitness center, and 15-meter lap pool, which is set in the old bank vault. The 146 guest rooms feature modern interiors with Viennese touches. Book a Park Suite View and enjoy breathtaking views of the historic city center and Vienna’s exclusive shopping area

Hotel website: Park Hyatt Vienna
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, and $100 USD food & beverage credit).

1. ROSEWOOD VIENNA

With its Art Nouveau embellishments and charming Old Town views, Rosewood Vienna, which is housed in a 19th-century bank, feels like you’ve stepped into another era. Satisfy your cravings for traditional Austrian favorites like schnitzel and strudel. Savor signature cocktails overlooking St. Peter’s Church at the speakeasy-style rooftop bar. And unwind in one of 99 spacious rooms and suites featuring period details like marble-and-walnut drink cabinets, oversized soaking tubs, and wrought-iron balconies.

Hotel website: Rosewood Vienna
Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, daily breakfast, late check-out, and $100 USD food & beverage credit).