Palais Hansen Kempinski ViennavsHotel Altstadt Vienna
Both Palais Hansen Kempinski and Hotel Altstadt Vienna are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Altstadt Vienna is the choice of most reviewers compared to Palais Hansen Kempinski. Hotel Altstadt Vienna scores 88 with accolades from 13 sources like Concierge, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna
Schottenring 24, Vienna 1010, Austria
From $288/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The 8,600 square-foot, Ottoman-inspired spa houses several sauna and steam rooms, a gym, hydropool, and treatments using Elemental Herbology and Daniele de Winter products." Full review
Star Service
"A long way from the Museum Quarter and Stephansplatz, this hotel is a few blocks closer to the Donaukanal and Schottentor U-Bahn stop than the recently renovated Hilton Vienna Plaza down the block." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The Palais Hansen's second restaurant focuses on new interpretations of Viennese cuisine including dishes such as veal ragout and Wienerwald beef sirloin." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"One of its two restaurants earned a Michelin star within a year of opening, and the other serves an incredible breakfast spread." Full review
Jetsetter
"A decadent, five-star hotel stay in the heart of beautiful Vienna, with buffet breakfast, spa access, suite options and more." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This enormous neo-classical landmark offers luxury accommodation in an informal and casual but expertly run house, on a quieter part of the Ringstrasse." Full review
Frommer's
"This place is luxurious...rooms are ample in size and state-of-the-art when it comes to technology. Beds are kingsize and bathroom facilities are clad in marble and Botticino stone." Full review
Hotel Altstadt Vienna 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
Oyster
Upscale
"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