Situated in the heart of the Austrian capital close to many of the city’s most important cultural sights, The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna has witnessed some of the city’s most important historical events unfold. Four 19th century palaces have been transformed into this luxurious hideaway, where the walls whisper with the echoes of times gone by and 200 rooms and suites pay tribute to Vienna’s storied past. Set in the former Palais Gutmann, the Presidential Suite is home to an astonishing original frescoed ceiling by Austrian master August Eisenmenger, as well as two king-sized bedrooms, a kitchenette and a private library.
Overlooking Beethoven Park, the elegant Symphony Suite pays tribute to Vienna’s history as the home of some of Europe’s finest composers including Mozart, Schubert and Haydn, created in partnership with the Vienna Symphony orchestra. The Albertina Suite occupies the former Palais Ötzelt, where owner-architect Anton Ötzelt kept his prized art collection. Created in partnership with The Albertina Museum, the suite grants guests VIP membership, with queue-jumper tickets and access to exclusive events and openings.
The other well-appointed guest rooms and 43 suites are among the largest in Vienna; many have balconies overlooking the iconic Ringstrasse and Stadtpark and many can be conjoined with a neighbouring room to provide extra living space for families. The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge is a hotel within-a-hotel for Club Lounge guests, with perks including airport pick-up, private check-in and check-out, and a day-long rotation of nibbles and beverages. Atmosphere Rooftop Bar offers the best views of the Vienna skyline in town, while traditional Sicilian restaurant Pastarama – Bar con Cucina, by acclaimed chef Ciccio Sultano, and farm-to-table Dstrikt Steakhouse take diners on a gastronomic journey.
Tailored wellness experiences with natural products by Susanne Kaufmann and 111SKIN await at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, home to an 18-metre swimming pool; the perfect tonic after a day of cultural immersion in Vienna. For guests who want to a linger a little longer, the Vienna City Retreat Experience includes a 35 per cent saving on accommodation for stays of seven nights or longer, plus round-trip airport or train station transfers, 20 per cent off the hotel’s award-winning restaurants and bars, and three hours of complimentary meeting room usage per week. @ritzcarltonvienna
