Hotel RoyalvsThe Guesthouse Vienna
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Guesthouse Vienna ranks significantly better than Hotel Royal. The Guesthouse Vienna comes in at 86 with praise from 7 reviewers like Star Service, Frommer's and Oyster.
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
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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
The Guesthouse Vienna
Fuehrichgasse 10, Vienna 1010, Austria
From $234/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Nestled in the heart of Vienna, The Guesthouse offers a unique combination of intimacy and elegance." Full review
Frommer's
"It's artsy, chic, and central, right next to the Albertina and the Vienna State Opera." Full review
Fodor's
"Smack behind the Albertina and the Staatoper, this authentically Austrian boutique hotel is an absolutely delightful addition to the Vienna lodging scene, with fabulous views of the heart of the Innere Stadt." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A boutique hotel just behind the Opera, designed to evoke the spirit of Vienna from the turn of the century." Full review
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Request room 602 or 702 for a cozy up- holstered bay window.
Oyster
Upscale
"Luxury here comes not from marble and priceless antiques (there is some of the former, none of the latter), but from a cafe that churns out incredible baked goods and roasts its own coffee." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the First District, designer Terence Conran’s hotel is reminiscent of a high-end Nordic ski lodge, with plenty of blond wood and recessed lighting." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Sharing the same square as the Albertina, Opera House and Sacher Hotel, this property is a favourite among the hotel offerings in the city centre." Full review
Independent
"This contemporary boutique hotel comes with modern comforts, trendy design and a fantastic view – most of the hotel’s 39 rooms and suites overlook the Staatsoper and the Albertina museum"
Michelin Guide
"The Guesthouse, a cool, pared-down hotel with 39 contemporary rooms and suites...staying here is more like having the keys to a spacious designer apartment with a few extra services. " Full review