Hotel Sacher WienvsGrand Hotel Wien
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Hotel Sacher Wien ranks significantly higher than Grand Hotel Wien. Hotel Sacher Wien comes in at 94 with approval from 14 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Jetsetter and Hideaway Report.
Hotel Sacher Wien Show All Reviews
Philharmonikerstrasse 4, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $403/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The smart blend, balancing the best of fin-de-siècle Vienna and the new siècle, carries over into the rest of the hotel."
Jetsetter
"Vienna charmer with bohemian history, a bold design and a fabulous bar and restaurant scene." Full review
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Despite how much there is to do and see in Vienna, many Sacher guests choose to spend a considerable amount of their time parked at the hotel.
Travel + Leisure
"1876 property opposite the opera house, popular for its old-world opulence, central location, and Pierre-Yves Rochon redesigned restaurant." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Ever since the Hotel Sacher was founded in 1876 it has been a Viennese institution, with guests ranging from emperors, diplomats and artists."
Frommer's
"The Sacher was built in 1876; and despite recent improvements, partial rebuilding, and renovations which added 40 new rooms and a deluxe spa, it still has an air of Habsburg-era glory." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
96.8
""Charming and with an excellent location," this "very nice, old-world hotel" opened in 1876 across from the Vienna State Opera and was once a meeting place for Austrian nobility." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The reception, with its dark-wood panelling, deep red shades and heavy gold chandelier, is reminiscent of an expensive fin de siècle bordello." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Sacher is synonymous with luxury in Vienna. It’s the name of not just the hotel, but also Austria’s most famous cake, the delectable Sacher-Torte. " Full review
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And be sure to enjoy the famous torte—it’s an essential Vienna treat.
Star Service
"This lavish lair feels like a pied-a-terre for one of the Hapsburgs." Full review
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And although the rooms and hallways fascinate with a collection of more than 1,000 antiques and original oil paintings, it manages to avoid coming off as too pretentious—the fate of many of its peers in Europe.
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The rooms in this hotel dating back to 1876 are elegant and classic. They are also modern and equipped with all the latest technology." Full review
Grand Hotel Wien 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
Oyster
Luxury
"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