GRAND HOTEL WIEN, Vienna

Grand Hotel Wien - A historic luxury hotel with award-winning restaurants, ballrooms, and a rooftop spa

Located on Vienna's elegant Kaerntner Strasse, this 5-star Vienna hotel features 205 rooms and suites spanning up to 2368 ft². The Grand Hotel Wien houses five restaurants, including UNKAI, a Gault Millau-rated Japanese venue serving traditional cuisine and the only restaurant in Austria offering Kirin beer on tap. The property's crown jewel is one of Vienna's largest hotel ballrooms, accommodating up to 500 guests. Twelve event spaces totaling 5920 ft² provide modern business facilities with natural lighting. The sixth-floor Grand Spa N° 605 offers a sauna, steam bath, and cardio equipment. Direct access connects the underground parking to the lobby, while the Ringstrassen-Galerien shopping mall links directly to the hotel. A 15-minute walk reaches the Landstrasse-Wien Mitte Metro Stop, positioning guests near the State Opera House and Kaerntner Street's luxury shops.

Pros

The Presidential Suite features a dining room with fireplace and Ringstrasse views

Private dining rooms accommodate up to 16 guests with Teppan-Yaki preparation

The rooftop terrace provides city views and outdoor breakfast options

The hotel maintains beehives on the roof as part of its sustainability initiative

Cons

35-minute drive from the airport

Some rooms face the inner courtyard rather than city views