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Grand Hotel WienvsHotel de France
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grand Hotel Wien scores significantly higher than Hotel de France. Grand Hotel Wien comes in at 86 with approval from 11 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Grand Hotel Wien
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
Kaerntner Ring 9, Vienna 1010, Austria
From $214/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "A truly classic grand hotel in a historical setting with a suitably imposing lobby."
Frommer's "Only a block from the Wiener Staatsoper, it's a honey." Full review
Concierge "High standards are satisfied at every turn—except for the fitness center (tiny) and pool (absent)."
Fodor's "With one of the great locations on the Ringstrasse... the Grand Hotel Wien (the first luxury hotel in Vienna) has risen to new splendor." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Grand accommodates the latest in modern facilities while still exuding plenty of its original charm." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Revived 1870 Belle Époque building near the boutique-filled street Kohlmarkt. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel is situated in one of the mansions along the Ringstrasse and has an early 20th century feel. Its rooms are luxurious and are decorated in Art Nouveau style."
Star Service "About a 10-minute walk from St. Stephen's, Grand Hotel Wien is Vienna's oldest hotel, a confident icon that has been proudly hosting visiting dignitaries and commercial bigwigs since opening day." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 205-room Grand Hotel Wien is a traditionally elegant five-pearl property located on Vienna's famed Kaerntner Ring." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The 1870 Belle Époque landmark has "a wonderful ambience."" Full review
Hotel de France Frommer's DK Eyewitness Star Service Oyster
Schottenring 3, Vienna 1010, Austria
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Its central location makes it a neighbor to the university and the Votivkirche." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Built in 1872, the hotel still has an elegant flair combined with all modern comforts. There are conference and banqueting halls and three restaurants."
Star Service "This attractive, late-19th-century Ring Strasse building offers well-kept but dated traditional accommodations to a varied clientele." Full review
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Light sleepers might avoid rooms on lower floors, which can resound with noise from the Ring, and the fifth floor rooms underneath the fitness area.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 195-room Hotel de France is a three-and-a-half-pearl property with historic architectural features that give it an elegant, royal air." Full review
