Ambassador HotelvsInterContinental Wien
Both Hotel Ambassador and InterContinental Wien are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Hotel Ambassador scores marginally higher than InterContinental Wien. Hotel Ambassador ranks #36 in Vienna with positive reviews from 6 sources including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Star Service.
Ambassador Hotel
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
InterContinental Wien
Johannesgasse 28, Vienna 1037, Austria
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This business hotel close to the Stadtpark has a tasteful, elegant lobby and extensive conference facilities."
Frommer's
"Opposite the Stadtpark and a few minutes from the Ringstrasse, this five-star deluxe property has forged ahead of the Marriott and the Hilton, even though it cloaks its charms in a dull white tower." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Intercontinental Vienna is located opposite the Stadtpark and is within minutes of the Ringstrasse and Vienna Hofburg." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Although the hotel is housed in a very modern building, this is one of Vienna’s luxurious 5-star hotels. It is located opposite the Stadtpark and just a stone’s throw from the Konzerthaus."
Star Service
"This top-tier gem is in a busy but enviable location on the south side of the famous Stadtpark, opposite the larger, contemporary Hilton Vienna." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Looming over central Vienna, this 1960s high rise oozes the nostalgic glamour of the golden era of jet-set travel. It has an opulent lobby, bustling American bar...the top-floor views are sublime." Full review