This is a neoclassical grande dame right in the waltzing heart of Vienna—as grand as they come but not above letting its hair down.
Conde Nast Traveler, January 2024The hotel’s impressive chandelier-capped Imperial Bar Wien is a see-and-be-seen temple for cocktails, snacks, or afternoon tea, while the all-day Café Imperial Wien serves up lavish breakfasts, Austrian favorites like schnitzel or tafelspitz.
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A Regal Stay in Vienna’s Historic Heart
Vienna, the city of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Strauss, is a living concert of classical grandeur and modern refinement. With over 50 theaters and opera houses, and the graceful legacy of the Vienna waltz still alive in its ballrooms, the city remains a global capital of music and culture.
Timeless Hospitality with a Personal Touch
At Hotel Imperial, personalized service is elevated to an art form. Expert concierges and attentive butlers anticipate needs before they arise—whether that’s a perfectly pressed newspaper at your bedside with morning tea, or discreet arrangements for an evening at the opera.
Where Imperial Elegance Meets Modern Comfort
Housed in a former palace originally built for Duke Philipp of Württemberg, the Hotel Imperial has been a symbol of Viennese elegance since opening its doors for the 1873 World’s Fair. Today, 138 rooms and suites are individually adorned with antiques, handpicked artwork, silk-covered walls, and marble-clad bathrooms—merging 19th-century splendor with contemporary luxury.
Live Like Royalty
Each room is a reflection of imperial refinement, with the royal suites offering guests the rare opportunity to stay in the former private residence of a prince. Every detail—from stuccoed ceilings to luxurious fabrics—has been curated to evoke a sense of grace and grandeur.
Culinary Experiences Fit for Emperors
The hotel’s OPUS restaurant offers fine dining that fuses innovation with tradition, while the legendary Café Imperial Wien is beloved for its confectioneries, including the famous Imperial Torte—first created, it’s said, in honor of Emperor Franz Joseph I. The elegant Imperial Bar completes the experience with expertly crafted cocktails in an atmosphere of old-world sophistication.
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