Vienna, AustriaInnere Stadt
Almanac Palais Vienna
Restored Ringstraße palazzi
Innere Stadt Vienna, Austria
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottRestored Ringstraße palazzi
Two 1871 Ringstraße mansions house a hotel shaped by Viennese salon culture, full of natural light and contemporary art.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Two restored 1871 Ringstraße palaces retain original ceiling frescoes and period staterooms.
Notable
Handcrafted Spanish fretwork panelling and abstract murals set against two adjoining historic palazzi.
Notable
A subterranean fourteen-metre marble pool weaves between palace columns with hydrotherapy jets.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Behind its 19th-century façades, however, Almanac Palais Vienna is a collage of multiple eras and styles, from authentic antique architecture to contemporary furnishings and design.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The greenery of Stadtpark lies directly across the Ringstraße, and St. Stephen's Cathedral is a ten-minute walk away.
The rooms
Suites outnumber standard rooms, styled in warm chocolate tones with dark wood and generous proportions.
The pool and sauna
Bring a swimsuit.
The marble indoor pool evokes a Roman bath, steps away from a timber-paneled sauna and steam room.
The spa
Therapists perform restorative bodywork in dedicated treatment rooms, including a full-body relaxation massage using Swiss pine.
At the table
Donnersmarkt serves plant-forward Austrian dishes beneath tiered chandeliers, and Elias pours single-origin matcha with specialty coffee.
How it began
Industrialist Hugo Henckel von Donnersmarck built the main palace in 1871 as a lavish gift for his wife, Laura.
Vienna
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.