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Ambassador HotelvsPalais Coburg Residenz
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz ranks significantly better than Hotel Ambassador. Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz is ranked #12 in Vienna with accolades from 12 publications like Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Jetsetter.
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
Palais Coburg Residenz Michelin Guide
Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
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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
