Vienna, AustriaInnere Stadt
Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna
Habsburg palace landmark
Innere Stadt Vienna, Austria
Opened
1873
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LuxeOutside the door
The house
MarriottHabsburg palace landmark
A sweeping marble staircase, crystal chandeliers, and liveried footmen preserve the ceremonial nineteenth-century court atmosphere along Vienna's central Ringstraße.
“It indeed still resembles a palace, with Greek statues, chandeliers, and high, intricately designed stucco ceilings.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
An 1863 neo-Renaissance palace commissioned for Duke Philipp of Württemberg on the Ringstraße.
Exceptional
Official Austrian state guest lodging since 1873, maintaining unbroken imperial hospitality rituals.
Remarkable
Dedicated floor butlers, liveried footmen, and morning newspapers hand-delivered freshly ironed.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
everything remains in meticulously preserved 19th-century style. A grand marble staircase leads to the first floor Royal Suites…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Positioned directly on the Ringstraße boulevard, the property adjoins the storied Musikverein concert hall and sits minutes from the Vienna State Opera.
The rooms
Rooms feature high stucco ceilings, silk-upholstered walls, and antique furnishings, while suites include personal butler service and marble baths.
The gym and sauna
Cardio machines and weight benches sit on the top floor beside a traditional relaxation sauna.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Café Imperial Wien
The Ringstraße cafe serves Viennese classics and the signature Imperial Torte, layered with marzipan and cocoa cream.
The original baroque style has been maintained in every element of the hotel’s design, with heavily embroidered drapery, rich wall hangings and carpets…
At the table
Imperial Bar serves afternoon tea and evening cocktails beneath soaring marble walls beside a Bösendorfer grand piano.
How it began
Originally commissioned in 1863 as Duke Philipp of Württemberg's private residence, the neo-Renaissance palace opened as a grand hotel for the 1873 World's Fair.
“There are antiques and silk walls and a lobby the size of a Renaissance chapel, its main desk embossed with a depiction of Vienna’s skyline.”
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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.