Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, ViennavsHilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Bristol Vienna scores significantly better than Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront. Hotel Bristol Vienna has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 13 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna Show All Reviews
Kaerntner Ring 1, Vienna 1015, Austria
From $260/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This traditional hotel is run with dedication and Viennese charm."
Frommer's
"From the outside, this six-story landmark, a Westin hotel, looks no different from Vienna's other grand buildings; but connoisseurs of Austrian hotels maintain that this is a superb choice." Full review
Concierge
""Centrally located across the street from the opera house," this hotel has rooms that "take your breath away" with rich textiles and marble, crystal, and gold accents."
Insight Guides
"An Art Nouveau building dating from 1884 providing a bit more cosiness than many other five-star hotels."
Travel + Leisure
"Grand 19th-century hotel with lavish fin de siècle interiors and Restaurant Bristol, serving some of the city’s best Wiener schnitzel, in a prime location—just opposite the State Opera." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the top addresses in town, where celebrities and politicians stay for official or private visits. The 140 rooms offer great views of the Staatsoper opposite."
Star Service
"This supremely successful operation has arguably the best location on the Ring, and it is connected to an upscale mall." Full review
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Be sure to peek at one of the hotel's treasures, a large painting on the mezzanine level of the hotel's founders seated in its original restaurant.
Lonely Planet
"Old-world extravagance and state-of-the-art amenities."
Oyster
Luxury
"An elegant luxury property right across from the Vienna State Opera. It's a long-time favorite of opera fans jet setters." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
84.9
""Centrally located across the street from the opera house," this hotel has rooms that "take your breath away" with rich textiles and marble, crystal, and Goldaccents." Full review
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Ask for a top-level room overlooking the Ringstrasse—"in the evening, you can watch the sun set over the mountains."
Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
Handelskai 269, Vienna 1020, Austria
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"The rooms in this former warehouse building are spacious, elegant and modern and offer views over the Danube or the city."
Frommer's
"Business people like this one for its proximity to international companies, although it's equally suitable for vacationers as well." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This Hilton hotel is on the banks of the Danube. The hotel has its own “Active Club” where tennis, cycling and golfing is on offer."
Star Service
"This property continues to compete at the top of the second tier, offering a resort edge on the banks of the river Danube." Full review
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Note: Request a room with a Danube view—others face suburban roadways.
Star Service
"This property continues to compete at the top of the second tier, offering a resort edge on the banks of the river Danube." Full review
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Note: Request a room with a Danube view—others face suburban roadways.
Oyster
Upscale
"The 367-room Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront is an upscale chain hotel located right along the Danube River, but far from the city center." Full review