The Amauris ViennavsHotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Ring, Relais & Chateaux is the choice of most reviewers compared to Kaiserin Elisabeth. The Ring, Relais & Chateaux scores 84 with approval from 10 reviewers such as Star Service, Concierge and Fodor's.
The Amauris Vienna
Karntnerring 8, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $272/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"This modern, well-run business hotel is housed in a historic townhouse. It has a luxurious touch and a pleasant, informal atmosphere."
Concierge
"This majestic 68-room hotel on the Ringstrasse offers a more casual air than neighboring grande dames."
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms are sumptuously decorated in a contemporary style and guests can relax in the well-equipped fitness room, sauna, steam bath or full-service spa."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This majestic 68-room hotel on the Ringstrasse has a more casual air than neighboring grande dames." Full review
Star Service
"Facing Vienna's emperor of hospitality, the Hotel Sacher from a spectacular location on the Ringstrasse, The Ring holds the key to the city when it comes to dynamic modern hotel-keeping." Full review
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For the price, avoid the compact Casual rooms and opt for a Special one.
Frommer's
""Casual Luxury" is what they call it here. As you enter, the lobby sets the tone—comfy sofas in small formations create an immediate atmosphere of calm and familiarity." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The descriptive tag of “casual luxury” is spot-on for this five-star design hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It's all about casual luxury here, which translates to a less-buttoned-up sensibility than some of the stately, older hotels on the Ring." Full review
Fodor's
"Following the trend toward smaller boutique properties, this luxury lodging takes its place alongside some of the Vienna's opulent grand hotels." Full review
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The decor is harmonious, and there are body treatments and facials to choose from.
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