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Ambassador HotelvsHotel Altstadt Vienna
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Altstadt Vienna is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Ambassador. Hotel Altstadt Vienna ranks #8 in Vienna with approval from 13 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
Ambassador Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Fodor's
Karntner Strasse 22 / Neuer Markt 5, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $196/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "The Ambassador is one of the city's most venerable institutions. The style is resolutely traditional, although never at the expense of modern comfort."
Frommer's "It's no Bristol or Imperial, but it's quite posh nonetheless. The Ambassador couldn't be better located." Full review
Lonely Planet "Prices vary by season and demand, but even in May and September you can find well-priced rooms in the historic Ambassador." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Baroque architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach constructed this house in the late 17th century and in 1898 it was turned into a hotel... still one of Vienna’s most charming hotels."
Star Service "Located in the main pedestrian area, midway between the Parkring and Stephansplatz, not far from its modern nemesis, the superior DO & CO, this old-fashioned favorite is has seen better days." Full review
Fodor's "Franz Lehár, Marlene Dietrich, the Infanta Isabel of Spain, and Mick Jagger are just a few of the celebrities who have stayed at this old dowager (from 1866)." Full review
Hotel Altstadt Vienna Michelin Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Star Service Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet
Oyster
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Kirchengasse 41, Vienna 1070, Austria
From $157/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "From the outside you would never guess the tasteful and individual mix of art, design and charm behind the facade of this pretty Viennese patrician house."
Concierge "All the variety only adds to the sense of an organic, personalized hotel, as do the cozy lounge and breakfast room."
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Ask for the room with the freestanding club-foot tub.
Travel + Leisure "Centrally located in Vienna's Spittelberg quarter, the Altstadt offers 42 unique rooms and suites in a renovated Patrician house." Full review
Rough Guide "A cut above most other pensions, with laid-back, well-informed staff, a relaxing lounge and full-on buffet breakfast."
Star Service "This is hands-down one of the most endearing and clever boutique hotels in the city, and its location is perfect for young Bohemians." Full review
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Be sure to take a peek into the room with the grand piano.
Frommer's "Although part of the structure remains a private home, the remainder of the building contains comfortable and cozy bedrooms." Full review
Fodor's "The display of modern art throughout adds character and style. The cozy red lounge and bar has a fireplace and piano." Full review
Lonely Planet "Otto Ernst Wiesenthal has poured his passion and impeccable taste into creating one of Vienna's most outstanding guesthouses in Spittelberg." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Altstadt is like a work of art, located in a part of town known for its hip and artistic character." Full review
Afar Magazine "Every guest room at Hotel Altstadt is different." Full review
