Hotel RoyalvsHotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Kaiserin Elisabeth ranks slightly higher than Hotel Royal. Kaiserin Elisabeth scores 79 with approval from 6 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Royal
Singerstrasse 3, 1010 Wien, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This dignified, nine-story hotel is on one of the more prestigious streets of the old city, less than a block from St. Stephan's Cathedral." Full review
i
Try for a room with a balcony and a view of the cathedral.
Star Service
"This nine-story tourist-class hotel is a budget-friendly version of the more traditional Ambassador just down the road." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The highlight of the hotel is the rooftop restaurant and bar, with an outdoor terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and views over Vienna. " Full review
Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Weihburggasse 3, Vienna 1010, Austria
From $82/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The superior rooms are particularly comfortable."
Frommer's
"This yellow-stoned hotel is conveniently located near the cathedral. The interior is decorated with oriental rugs on well-maintained marble and wood floors." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It’s unusual to find a chandelier mounted in a skylight; you’ll find one here." Full review
Star Service
"On a curving side street off Karntner Strasse, this hotel is a small, straightforward family-run hotel with an illustrious history dating back to 1804." Full review
i
Some of the older units are downright drab so be sure to book a renovated room.
Star Service
"It feels very, very Viennese and was once known for hosting composers: Mozart, Liszt and Wagner among them." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This three-and-a-half-pearl, 63-room hotel is conveniently located in the center of Vienna, just around the corner from Saint Stephen's Cathedral and Stephansplatz Metro station." Full review