Spittelberg Vienna, Austria
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Bohemian salon bolthole
Firelit salons, an open Bösendorfer piano, and rotating contemporary art give this townhouse the intimate warmth of a private collector's home.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Individually decorated rooms showcase original contemporary art, bold textiles, and custom furnishings.
Notable
A restored turn-of-the-century Austro-Hungarian patrician townhouse with lofty ceilings and original parquet floors.
Notable
Afternoon cake rituals and regional wines anchor the stay in Spittelberg's arts quarter.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
...the surprisingly sexy Matteo Thun rooms that really stand out. Boudoir-inspired décor, rich textures, and a palette of deep crimsons and greys set the mood subtly...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Spittelberg's cobblestones, the hotel is steps from indie boutiques, neighborhood beisln, and the MuseumsQuartier's major cultural institutions.
The rooms
Individually conceived rooms pair parquet flooring and high ceilings with custom textiles, curated bookshelves, and original Austrian artworks.
The gym
- Gym
- Fitness room open daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM with free weights, rowing machine, multi-gym equipment, yoga mats, and loaner bicycles.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The salon serves an organic Austrian breakfast spread with locally roasted coffee and homemade pastries overlooking the courtyard.
How it began
Art collector Otto Ernst Wiesenthal opened the townhouse in 1991, creating a residential sanctuary to display his personal contemporary collection.
Good to know
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Altstadt Vienna
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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.