Built as a palace in the 19th century and turned into a hotel in 1873, according to the house itself, the Hotel Imperial Vienna is one of the historic 5-star hotels on the Kärntner Ring. It suits anyone who wants to stay in a period building with Café Imperial on the ground floor.
Location and getting around
It is at Kärntner Ring 16. The State Opera is about a five-minute walk away; St Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), the Hofburg, the Naschmarkt and Wien Mitte station are about 15. The Musikverein and Karlsplatz are also a short stroll, so for most sights in the centre you do not need transport.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are decorated with antiques and silk-covered walls. They have air conditioning, a sound system and a large TV, and marble bathrooms with bathrobe and slippers.
The hotel has the Opus restaurant, Café Imperial with Viennese pastries, a gym open 24 hours and a sauna. According to the property, suite guests have a butler service. Breakfast can be a buffet, continental, Viennese or à la carte.
Who it suits
- Anyone interested in the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire who wants to sleep in a palace.
- Guests celebrating an anniversary or a special date.
- Travellers who want the Opera and the Musikverein close at hand.
Good to know
You can check in from 15:00; the hotel asks you to tell them beforehand what time you will arrive. Check-out is at 12:00. There is no mention of parking. For more options, see 5-star hotels.