Le Meridien ViennavsHotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Le Meridien Vienna scores slightly higher than Kaiserin Elisabeth. Le Meridien Vienna scores 82 with approval from 8 reviewers like Star Service, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Le Meridien Vienna
Opernring 13, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Behind its classic facade, this hotel features modern design, a host of art works and a special lighting concept."
Frommer's
"Located directly on the famous Ringstrasse, this glamorous, government-rated five-star property is only a short stroll from the Vienna State Opera and Hofburg Palace." Full review
Fodor's
"The supercool "art and tech" lobby here is adorned with Mies van der Rohe–style sofas and ottomans and nouvelle fluorescent-light panels." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With its sleek rooms, cutting-edge interior, contemporary art themes and hi-tech extras, Le Meridien has set the standard for designer hotels in Vienna." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This art hotel is located between two historic parks on the front end of the Ringstrasse, in the center of Vienna." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"One-ups its similarly sized competition with top-notch facilities that other contenders can’t touch: a state-of-the-art fitness center with a resort-sized pool, a whirlpool, a steam room, a sauna." Full review
Star Service
"It boasts a sleek modern fireplace in the lobby and an appealing patio that is popular in warm weather. Housed in a neoclassical edifice, this cutting-edge hotel appeals to trendsetting leisure guests." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Le Meridien Vienna is a stylish, luxury hotel with a central, convenient location at the edge of Ringstrasse near transportation and restaurants." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Rich colors and textures combine with clean modernist lines for a soothing in-room experience, and the full complement of contemporary luxury-hotel comforts " 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
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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