The Ritz-Carlton, ViennavsThe Guesthouse Vienna
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, The Guesthouse Vienna is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna. The Guesthouse Vienna comes in at 86 with approval from 7 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Star Service.
The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna Show All Reviews
Schubertring 5-7, Vienna 1010, Austria
From $260/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"The combination of historic setting and elegant modern interior is always appealing."
Star Service
"Unlike the baroque splendor on display at the Imperial, this offering highlights elegant 21st-century trends in subdued but first-rate fashion." Full review
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Those in search of a good view should request a room on a high floor looking out over Schubertring or St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Fodor's
"The style is subdued modern and the bathrooms are fit for the emperors who once lived here, with large soaking tubs, wall-to-wall marble, and heated floors." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Ritz-Carlton conjured true Viennese grandeur by occupying not one, but four former 19th-century palaces along the Ringstraße for its first Austrian location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Luxurious with a Guerlain spa, a roof deck with 360-degree views, and spacious rooms decorated in rich fabrics." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A luxurious 202-room hotel with an elegant spa in an imposing building on the Ringstraße, close to the city sights." Full review
Jetsetter
"Austrian grande dame dripping with 19th-century Baroque and Gothic relics and a Guerlian spa, all next to Vienna’s oldest public park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Four nineteenth-century palaces joined into one modern hotel, right on the Ringstrasse, half a mile from the Vienna State Opera." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in downtown Vienna, the luxury hotel features 201 guest rooms including 43 suites"
Vienna Travel Guide
August 5, 2021
Frommer's
"Not only does it boast an amazing rooftop bar with a stellar view over the rooftops of the Inner City, it has also brought the first Guerlain spa to Austria." 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