Grand Hotel WienvsPalais Coburg Residenz
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Grand Hotel Wien scores marginally higher than Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz. Grand Hotel Wien scores 86 with endorsements from 11 sources like DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Palais Coburg Residenz Show All Reviews
Coburgbastei 4, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $726/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
Star
"Established in 1840 this magnificent building presents its guests with an impressive structure. Guests, who are housed in maisonettes or comfortable, luxurious suites, receive excellent service."
Concierge
"Built in the mid-19th century by Duke Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the neoclassical Palais Coburg is gorgeously grand."
Fodor's
"In this 19th-century regal residence, the lobby is sleek white stone and plate glass, embodying the hotel's philosophy of "preserving the past—shaping the future"." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hotel is an understatement - this is a palace that offers accommodation, a royal residence with the epitome of luxury and modern convenience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The grounds make the hotel feel peaceful and removed, but all of Vienna’s top attractions—shopping, opera, museums—are just minutes away." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This luxurious hotel is situated in a 19th century historic building. There are in-house health and beauty facilities, as well as the Coburg spa on roof level."
Rough Guide
"Vienna’s seriously sumptuous palace hotels, a Neoclassical affair built for Duke Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (Queen Victoria’s uncle) in the 1840s."
Condé Nast Traveler
"In a city larded with palaces, the Palais Coburg, built between 1840 and 1845, is in a league of its own." Full review
Star Service
"Vienna's Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz has gained a much-deserved reputation as one of the country's most exclusive retreats for demanding—and monied—business and leisure travelers." Full review
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While there is no official business center, the staff accommodates any administrative request.
Afar Magazine
"Built between 1840 and1845 by Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, arguably the most influential royal family in Europe, the Palais Coburg is a bright and spacious bit of luxury." Full review