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Grand Hotel WienvsHotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Both Grand Hotel Wien and Kaiserin Elisabeth are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Grand Hotel Wien is preferred by most writers compared to Kaiserin Elisabeth. Grand Hotel Wien is ranked #11 in Vienna with endorsements from 11 reviews such as Frommer's, Oyster and Michelin Guide.
Grand Hotel Wien
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
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Oyster
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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 Kaiserin Elisabeth Michelin Guide Frommer's Lonely Planet Star Service Star Service Oyster
Weihburggasse 3, Vienna 1010, Austria
From $82/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "The superior rooms are particularly comfortable."
Frommer's "This yellow-stoned hotel is conveniently located near the cathedral. The interior is decorated with oriental rugs on well-maintained marble and wood floors." Full review
Lonely Planet "It’s unusual to find a chandelier mounted in a skylight; you’ll find one here." Full review
Star Service "On a curving side street off Karntner Strasse, this hotel is a small, straightforward family-run hotel with an illustrious history dating back to 1804." Full review
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Some of the older units are downright drab so be sure to book a renovated room.
Star Service "It feels very, very Viennese and was once known for hosting composers: Mozart, Liszt and Wagner among them." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This three-and-a-half-pearl, 63-room hotel is conveniently located in the center of Vienna, just around the corner from Saint Stephen's Cathedral and Stephansplatz Metro station." Full review
