Vienna, AustriaAlsergrund
The Harmonie Vienna, BW Premier Collection by Best Western
Ballet-inspired townhouse
Alsergrund Vienna, Austria
Renovated
2013
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Best WesternBallet-inspired townhouse
The hotel pays quiet tribute to dance, gathering guests in its library lounge for complimentary afternoon tea and homemade cake.
What it’s good at
Notable
Artworks by Luis Casanova Sorolla capture Vienna State Opera ballet dancers on canvas.
Listed
Set in the residential Servitenviertel, serving organic Austrian breakfast spreads and regional wines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This musical Viennese hotel moves with a light touch, as is only natural, given that its true inspiration is not music per se but music personified.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The quiet Servitenviertel is lined with neighborhood bistros, and Ringstrasse tram links are a short walk away.
The rooms
Canvases tracing ballet choreography hang above the beds, and top-floor suites look out across neighborhood rooftops.
At the table
The morning buffet lays out certified organic breads and pastries, and summer tables spill onto the cobblestones.
How it began
The 1860s building originally lodged dancers and artists performing at the nearby Harmonietheater.
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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.