Hotel Rathaus Wein & DesignvsHotel Sacher Wien
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Sacher Wien scores significantly better than Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design. Hotel Sacher Wien is ranked #1 in Vienna with praise from 14 sources such as Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design Show All Reviews
Lange Gasse 13, Vienna 1080, Austria
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"The atmosphere at this hotel is immediately relaxing and homely thanks first and foremost to the wonderful service."
Frommer's
"From the outside, this government-rated four-star hotel looks like a direct transplant from the late 18th century." Full review
Fodor's
"The friendliest staff and what might be the best breakfast buffet in town—see to it that your schedule allows you to savor the spread—make this exclusive boutique hotel a worthwhile choice." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A historic townhouse in Vienna's Josefstadt district plays host to this wine-themed hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In this designer hotel close to the city centre everything revolves around wine."
Rough Guide
"Discreet boutique hotel with bright, contemporary, wine-themed rooms in an old patrician building a few blocks west of the Rathaus."
Star Service
"Situated in an 1890s building, west of the center, near its closest competitor, Hotel Altstadt, Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design Wien engages its guests with comparatively toned-down modern design." Full review
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The staff, however, is available 24/7 to prepare drinks upon request.
Oyster
Upscale
"The 39-room boutique hotel features large rooms with an... individualized minibar inspired by a specific, local Austrian vintner. A breakfast buffet gets rave reviews." Full review
Star Service
"Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design engages its guests with comparatively toned-down modern design, though hardly conservative." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A modern, minimalist but spacious choice of boutique accommodation, and an expert introduction to the world of Austria's best winemakers." Full review
Hotel Sacher Wien Show All Reviews
Philharmonikerstrasse 4, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $403/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The smart blend, balancing the best of fin-de-siècle Vienna and the new siècle, carries over into the rest of the hotel."
Jetsetter
"Vienna charmer with bohemian history, a bold design and a fabulous bar and restaurant scene." Full review
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Despite how much there is to do and see in Vienna, many Sacher guests choose to spend a considerable amount of their time parked at the hotel.
Travel + Leisure
"1876 property opposite the opera house, popular for its old-world opulence, central location, and Pierre-Yves Rochon redesigned restaurant." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Ever since the Hotel Sacher was founded in 1876 it has been a Viennese institution, with guests ranging from emperors, diplomats and artists."
Frommer's
"The Sacher was built in 1876; and despite recent improvements, partial rebuilding, and renovations which added 40 new rooms and a deluxe spa, it still has an air of Habsburg-era glory." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
96.8
""Charming and with an excellent location," this "very nice, old-world hotel" opened in 1876 across from the Vienna State Opera and was once a meeting place for Austrian nobility." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The reception, with its dark-wood panelling, deep red shades and heavy gold chandelier, is reminiscent of an expensive fin de siècle bordello." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Sacher is synonymous with luxury in Vienna. It’s the name of not just the hotel, but also Austria’s most famous cake, the delectable Sacher-Torte. " Full review
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And be sure to enjoy the famous torte—it’s an essential Vienna treat.
Star Service
"This lavish lair feels like a pied-a-terre for one of the Hapsburgs." Full review
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And although the rooms and hallways fascinate with a collection of more than 1,000 antiques and original oil paintings, it manages to avoid coming off as too pretentious—the fate of many of its peers in Europe.
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The rooms in this hotel dating back to 1876 are elegant and classic. They are also modern and equipped with all the latest technology." Full review