Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, ViennavsThe Amauris Vienna
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Hotel Bristol Vienna is preferred by most writers compared to The Ring, Relais & Chateaux. Hotel Bristol Vienna ranks #5 in Vienna with endorsements from 13 reviewers such as Insight Guides, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna Show All Reviews
Kaerntner Ring 1, Vienna 1015, Austria
From $260/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This traditional hotel is run with dedication and Viennese charm."
Frommer's
"From the outside, this six-story landmark, a Westin hotel, looks no different from Vienna's other grand buildings; but connoisseurs of Austrian hotels maintain that this is a superb choice." Full review
Concierge
""Centrally located across the street from the opera house," this hotel has rooms that "take your breath away" with rich textiles and marble, crystal, and gold accents."
Insight Guides
"An Art Nouveau building dating from 1884 providing a bit more cosiness than many other five-star hotels."
Travel + Leisure
"Grand 19th-century hotel with lavish fin de siècle interiors and Restaurant Bristol, serving some of the city’s best Wiener schnitzel, in a prime location—just opposite the State Opera." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the top addresses in town, where celebrities and politicians stay for official or private visits. The 140 rooms offer great views of the Staatsoper opposite."
Star Service
"This supremely successful operation has arguably the best location on the Ring, and it is connected to an upscale mall." Full review
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Be sure to peek at one of the hotel's treasures, a large painting on the mezzanine level of the hotel's founders seated in its original restaurant.
Lonely Planet
"Old-world extravagance and state-of-the-art amenities."
Oyster
Luxury
"An elegant luxury property right across from the Vienna State Opera. It's a long-time favorite of opera fans jet setters." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
84.9
""Centrally located across the street from the opera house," this hotel has rooms that "take your breath away" with rich textiles and marble, crystal, and Goldaccents." Full review
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Ask for a top-level room overlooking the Ringstrasse—"in the evening, you can watch the sun set over the mountains."
The Amauris Vienna
Karntnerring 8, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $272/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"This modern, well-run business hotel is housed in a historic townhouse. It has a luxurious touch and a pleasant, informal atmosphere."
Concierge
"This majestic 68-room hotel on the Ringstrasse offers a more casual air than neighboring grande dames."
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms are sumptuously decorated in a contemporary style and guests can relax in the well-equipped fitness room, sauna, steam bath or full-service spa."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This majestic 68-room hotel on the Ringstrasse has a more casual air than neighboring grande dames." Full review
Star Service
"Facing Vienna's emperor of hospitality, the Hotel Sacher from a spectacular location on the Ringstrasse, The Ring holds the key to the city when it comes to dynamic modern hotel-keeping." Full review
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For the price, avoid the compact Casual rooms and opt for a Special one.
Frommer's
""Casual Luxury" is what they call it here. As you enter, the lobby sets the tone—comfy sofas in small formations create an immediate atmosphere of calm and familiarity." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The descriptive tag of “casual luxury” is spot-on for this five-star design hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It's all about casual luxury here, which translates to a less-buttoned-up sensibility than some of the stately, older hotels on the Ring." Full review
Fodor's
"Following the trend toward smaller boutique properties, this luxury lodging takes its place alongside some of the Vienna's opulent grand hotels." Full review
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The decor is harmonious, and there are body treatments and facials to choose from.