Vienna, AustriaStuwerviertel
Zola Hotel, Palais de Boheme, Adults Only
Bohemian literary townhouse
Stuwerviertel Vienna, Austria
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Bohemian literary townhouse
This adults-only townhouse operates like a Parisian salon, where a slow literary atmosphere meets late drinks in a secluded garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
A nineteenth-century Gründerzeit townhouse that once served as an Austro-Hungarian military officers' casino.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Behind its 19th-century exterior, the interiors are layered and expressive: raw textures meet rich fabrics, and natural materials are set alongside custom design pieces.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Prater amusement park sits a short stroll away, bordering the relaxed residential blocks of the Stuwerviertel.
The rooms
Hand-finished Marmorino plaster lines the bedroom walls. Four signature suites take their names and themes directly from Zola's novels.
The gym and sauna
Cardio machines and weights sit beneath vaulted ceilings, and a Finnish dry sauna has its own relaxation lounge.
Restaurant
Zazatam
Zazatam prepares sharing plates over an open charcoal grill, with tables set across the lantern-lit gravel garden.
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.