Hotel Sacher WienvsInterContinental Wien
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Sacher Wien scores significantly higher than InterContinental Wien. Hotel Sacher Wien ranks #1 in Vienna with endorsements from 14 publications such as Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
InterContinental Wien
Johannesgasse 28, Vienna 1037, Austria
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This business hotel close to the Stadtpark has a tasteful, elegant lobby and extensive conference facilities."
Frommer's
"Opposite the Stadtpark and a few minutes from the Ringstrasse, this five-star deluxe property has forged ahead of the Marriott and the Hilton, even though it cloaks its charms in a dull white tower." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Intercontinental Vienna is located opposite the Stadtpark and is within minutes of the Ringstrasse and Vienna Hofburg." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Although the hotel is housed in a very modern building, this is one of Vienna’s luxurious 5-star hotels. It is located opposite the Stadtpark and just a stone’s throw from the Konzerthaus."
Star Service
"This top-tier gem is in a busy but enviable location on the south side of the famous Stadtpark, opposite the larger, contemporary Hilton Vienna." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Looming over central Vienna, this 1960s high rise oozes the nostalgic glamour of the golden era of jet-set travel. It has an opulent lobby, bustling American bar...the top-floor views are sublime." Full review