Vienna Hotels
$$$$ (over €300)
$$$ (€200 to €300)
$$ (€100 to €200)
$ (up to €100)
These prices are based on the starting prices for a double room, including tax and breakfast, unless otherwise specified.
Look out for special discounted Internet rates on the hotels' websites.
Luxury
Built in 1869, as one of the Würtemberg Palaces and located next to the Musikverein Concert Hall, the Imperial was opened as a hotel in 1873 (for the Universal Exhibition) by Kaiser Franz Joseph I. To this day, it maintains most of its original features, including ceiling frescoes and Old Master paintings. There are 138 rooms and suites, conference facilities for up to 250 and all business facilities can be arranged. Besides the usual apparatus, all rooms include modem and voicemail. A favourite with state visitors, this hotel offers the ultimate in discretion and service.
01, Kärntner Ring 16
Tel: (01) 501 100.
Website: www.luxurycollection.com
Price: $$$$
Once a royal residence, this glorious palace in the heart of the city has been transformed into a hotel that is the epitome of luxury and modern convenience. Its 35 suites are individually decorated and come with plenty of add-ons, such as a full kitchen, flatscreen TV, and high-speed Internet access. The Coburg also holds nine function rooms of exceptional palatial quality, a health spa, an enormous wine cellar, and one of Vienna's finest restaurants.
01, Coburgbastei 4
Tel: (01) 518 180.
Website: www.palais-coburg.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
The 30-room Nosseck Pension is about as central as you can get and comes with a fine price tag. Its front door opens directly on to the pedestrianised Graben, at the heart of Vienna. This is an extremely attractive pension for its price and prime location, with large and elegantly furnished en-suite rooms. No credit cards.
01, Graben 17
Tel: (01) 533 7041-0.
Website: www.pension-nossek.at
Price: $$
Minutes from the Spanish Riding School, this building, the Palais Cavriana (1734), was once the home of a count. As a 4-star pension with a courtyard, flower boxes and period furniture, Pension Pertschy is now a national landmark. The 47 rooms are situated between the first and fourth floor and are well equipped with shower or bath, toilet, telephone, TV, mini-bar and hairdryer. There is a free Internet terminal in the hall. Herr Pertschy also owns the Pensions Aviano, Baronesse and Christina.
01, Habsburgergasse 5
Tel: (01) 534 490.
Website: www.pertschy.com
Price: $$
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