Pop-art museum roost
Original pop art enlivens the corridors, where purple velvet banquettes and glowing chandeliers lend a playful edge to historic Viennese architecture.
“The design from Yoo Studios emphasizes a clean layout, maximizing space to create a sense of a home away from home…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Herringbone parquet floors, custom chandeliers, and an extensive collection of original pop art by Roy Lichtenstein.
Notable
Attentive purple-clad staff provide personalized concierge itineraries alongside evening turndown and plush Vispring and Treca bedding.
Notable
Underground thermal saunas, steam baths, and custom treatments frame Vienna's signature twenty-meter lap pool beneath chandeliers.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
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The building is classic enough, dating back to 1872, but the interiors, by the Philippe Starck–spawned Yoo design group, are contemporary through and through.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in artistic Spittelberg, the hotel sits directly opposite the MuseumsQuartier courtyards, only minutes from the historic Ringstrasse.
The rooms
Herringbone parquet floors ground airy bedrooms, while suites feature freestanding marble bathtubs framing views across the Volkstheater.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 20-meter lap pool stretches underground, illuminated by the glow of crystal chandeliers reflected in the water.
The spa
The underground spa includes a Finnish sauna, sanarium, and steam bath alongside curved relaxation lounges behind deep red curtains.
The gym
Mirrored walls and wood floors enclose a dedicated studio equipped with cardio machines, weight benches, and dumbbells.
Restaurant
Veranda Brasserie & Bar
Veranda serves modern Austrian dishes rooted in regional ingredients, alongside a daily Champagne breakfast and seasonal tasting menus.
the interior is a sumptuous mix of modernist and antique furniture. The 63-room lodging's standout feature is a vast collection of modern art
At the table
Sans Souci Bar pours from a collection of over sixty Champagnes beneath wood paneling, mirrors, and chandeliers.
How it began
Built in 1872 as Hotel Höller, the property originally opened to host international visitors arriving for the Vienna World Exhibition.
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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.