Palais Hansen Kempinski ViennavsAmbassador Hotel
Both Palais Hansen Kempinski and Hotel Ambassador are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Palais Hansen Kempinski is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Ambassador. Palais Hansen Kempinski comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 7 reviews including The Telegraph, Star Service and Jetsetter.
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
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