Expert reviews
“Grand Ferdinand, abundant in burgundy leather, parquet flooring and offbeat details like a taxidermy horse, offers gorgeous rooftop vistas. Its 188 rooms range between a grand suite of rich tapestries and a Lobmeyr chandelier to what might be the city’s — if not Europe’s — swankiest dorm rooms with mahogany bunk beds and housekeeping services.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vienna, Austria.
“An enormous taxidermied horse stands in the reception area of this ultrahip newcomer, which is shaking up Vienna’s accommodation scene by offering parquet-floored dorms with mahogany bunks alongside richly coloured designer rooms with chaises longues and chandeliered suites with private champagne bars.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Rooftop bar
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
The walls of the Grand Ferdinand Hotel would have some tasty tea to spill is they could talk. One of Vienna’s newest boutique hotels, it a 19th-century palace that was bombed in World War II. The building was then used as an office in the 1950s. Rumor had it though, that it was actually an Austrian Secret Service headquarters. It was then converted into this luxurious hotel. That is quite a rich and interesting history!
The hotel is located along the Ringstrasse in Vienna. This boulevard circles Old Town and is only a few steps away from the rich culture that the museums, coffeehouses and vibrant people have to offer. Johann Strauss memorial and the Vienna State Opera beg for a visit too. Musikverein, Vienna State Opera, Viennese City Park, Karlsplatz and Albertina are also nearby.
The hotel is seven floors tall and is decorated with sophisticated items inspired by the imperial era of Emperor Franz Joseph. Suites on the highest floor have amazing views of the vistas below and even of the giant Ferris wheel. Guests live in style with plush accommodations. Features include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safe, a minibar, wooden floors and premium bedding. The private bathrooms have an open floor plan for an even more spacious feel.
Hotel Details
— 186 rooms
— Opened in 2015
— Classic style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Restaurant
— Bar and lounge
— Swimming pools
— Spa and wellness center
— Fitness center
— 24-hour front desk
— Child care services available
— Pets allowed
— Valet parking
— Laundry service available
— Concierge service
— Bicycle rentals on site
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 3:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
— Minimum check-in age is 18
Address
Schubertring 10-12, 1010 Wien, Austria.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
8 May 2025
Exceptional
Everything was wonderful people were very friendly especially the Lady Ivett at the marvellous restaurant of the hotel. She gave us a touch of sun in our trip with her kindness. The rest of the hotel is wonderful next to the center and the breakfast is very good and complete. I recomme nd so much😍
7 May 2025
Nice stay with wonderful views from the roof top
Excellent location. Near the most important sightseeings and the center . Fantastic roof restaurant where we had the breakfast . Beautiful views of Vienna from there . Very nice decorated , stylish and classic . Satisfying breakfast and very nice and helpful stuff who helped us with our lost luggages and were very kind and communicative . Comfortable beds !
The superior room looking at the internal yard was darker than it should . The window obviously for safety reasons could not be opened entirely for fresh air. I expected that the room would have 1 double and 1 single bed because we had made a reservation for 3 adult persons . But when we checked in we saw just one double bed …Ofcourse they brought an extra bed after we told them. It is ok.. Generally was a nice experience
3 May 2025
Loved our stay!
Staff was friendly, location was perfect, rooms were wonderful!
3 May 2025
Pleasant stay in Vienna for a conference
Stayed in a comfort room for 5 nights. The bed was very comfy and the room was quiet. The minibar was well stocked and there was a drawer just for the champagne 😀. Free water bottle in the room and some toiletries. The breakfast buffet was on the rooftop, on 8th floor, and offered a large number of choices. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance. The staff was very nice and helpful.
The room design (I stayed in a comfort room on the 4th floor) is a bit unusual. The shower is next to the bed, and the sink is in the living room. There are no drawers to put your stuff and no desk or chair to sit on. The night stand was a small wobbly table with some sort of a magnet in the middle, making it hard to put anything on it. The Wi-Fi was a bit unstable. But these are small details and overall, my stay was quite pleasant.
29 April 2025
You should try it!
This hotel was part of our first trip ever as a couple, so we come back every couple of years :D We love everything about it! We have recommended it to friends, and they also loved it.
24 April 2025
Very good
The staff very professional and implicated,the variety of the food at breakfast, the location perfect
I didn't like that the pillows they were something bad
22 April 2025
Really nice hotel to stay at. Great location. Quirky old style bedrooms, which we like and very clean.
The location of the hotel was perfect for the places we had booked to see and things to do. Very clean and respectful area while also a busy road outside. 4/5 minute walk to the U Bahn was great. Lisa, one of the staff that works in the breakfast room is just a lovely person working at the hotel. She looked after my wife and I throughout our stay and made sure we had everything we needed when we went for breakfast. I can only compliment the girl for being excellent at what she does. The hotel are lucky to have her.
The breakfast room was chaotic on Saturday morning. We travel a lot and we noticed how two self service coffee machines would help the staff from 9am until 10.30am as they can be quite busy. Our coffee order was forgotten on Saturday morning, and we also noticed that we were not the only ones that this happened to. Lisa, one of the breakfast room staff, noticed and apologized, even though it was not any fault of hers. She went out of her way to look after us and made my wife feel special for the next days at the hotel at breakfast. She is a credit to the hotel.
22 April 2025
Delightful stay in a great hotel in a central location
Lovely bedroom, well designed with comfortable bed
Tiny pool on the rooftop , at best a plunge in hot weather
20 April 2025
Very good
Location, staff, room
No English tv channels apart from news and no way to connect tablet to stream
15 April 2025
Nice hotel, great breakfast and vibes
I've stayed here multiple times. The room was very comfortable and the staff was helpful and very nice. Breakfast was good with plenty of options and the terrace is a nice vibe in the morning. One of the best hotel beds I've stayed in.
This time we stayed here in april. The room was a bit warm, even with the lowest setting on the AC. And the window only tilts inwards a little bit, I presume for safety reasons. The parking garage is very very narrow, so avoid coming with a big car... but I guess that's just Vienna.
14 April 2025
Great place from which to enjoy Vienna
Rooftop bar & restaurant. Excellent location
13 April 2025
Exelente stay
Localisation, clean, polite staff, good breakfest.
13 April 2025
Great hotel, would recommend and return!
We had a wonderful stay here. The hotel was in an amazing central location - within walking distance of museums, shops and restaurants. The room was great with a very comfortable bed
13 April 2025
Lovely hotel with great breakfast in an excellent location for sightseeing and enjoying Vienna.
Breakfast was a delight each day. We also used the rooftop deck for afternoon tea. Such a great space!
Minor trouble getting a cool sleeping temperature in the room. Ended up opening the windows each night. Since we were on the courtyard this worked well.
6 April 2025
Relaxing and enjoyable perfect location
Beautiful hotel staff were lovely and location just perfect! It was a lovely experience in Vienna Hotel breakfast was fine :)
5 April 2025
Fantastic stay, staff were friendly, excellent location not too far from anywhere.
Comfortable bed Clean Spacious
Tv not the best
4 April 2025
Fabulous
I was very happy with my breakfast. The location of the hotel was satisfactory, close to rins strasse.
I didn't have any particular disappointments
1 April 2025
Friendly staff and good location.
I didn’t like the design of the room. There is a claustrophobic toilet, the sink was in the middle of the room and the shower next to the bed. When we had a shower, there was too much humidity in the room. There is no wardrobe and it was difficult to organize our things.
31 March 2025
Amazing hotel
Had such a nice stay, the breakfast was unreal. Staff so friendly and helpful, shoutout to Costas who served us breakfast both days, he was great. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Thanks so much
30 March 2025
Very good
Excellent location Good breakfast Great staff
29 March 2025
Perfect hotel in a fab location
Such lovely helpful staff, gray location , beautiful restaurant with amazing views.
Brekkie was mayhem on Saturday morning! Felt sorry for the staff. Seemed to be under savage pressure. The comfort room has a shower in the bedroom right beside the bed. We found this really odd do we upgraded for a small fee to a different room. Shower was still open but there was a wall separating from the bed
27 March 2025
Excepcional service and hotel!
Everything was exceptional—from the customer service, décor, and cleanliness to the breakfast and attention to detail. Loved it!
Nothing!
26 March 2025
As we were stranded due to the Heathrow situation the hotel was able to accommodate us.
Location, facilities and staff.
Unreliable WiFi in room often nonexistent. Ok in public areas.
26 March 2025
Fabulous
Very good location close to several metro stations and the old city. Fiendly and helpfull staff, good breakfast, spacious room.
There is no wardrobe in the room
20 March 2025
Exceptional
The service from the front desk to the Limon lounge was amazing
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19 March 2025
Perfect holiday in Vienna, if i go again i would stay at Grand Ferdinand!
Great breakfast, very good location - we never needed any public transport, very clean.
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17 March 2025
Good. But make sure you have a room with a view!
The location is perfect. Restaurant, rooftop bar and wine bar are just delightful. This is a return stay and also our friends came this time and many have stayed before as we loved it so much. The rooms are quirky. Great beds, shower is sort of in the room, this time we had a door, last time a walk in, private toilet, but room sharers who are not into public nudity might find it a bit off putting. Couples, it's fine! But the location is a huge draw, plus onsite food choices are excellent and great value. Don't miss the little wine bar next door that is a part of the hotel. Top tip, don't do B&B in the hotel, do room only and go to the wine bar for breakfast. Great eggs benedict etc!! Oh, and book the Schnitzel restaurant. It's ALWAYS full!!
Twice daily cooking smells in our room and a lot of early morning noise from below in the restaurant/kitchen. Room 501, comfort room, was facing the interior courtyard. The bottom of the courtyard is the main schnitzel restaurant and the smell of frying was awful, even though the food was amazing. I am surprised that having had the comfort room, not the basic one that we ended up with no view and smells! The AC was very minor and we like fresh air, especially in March in Vienna! We tried to close the windows but then were too hot!
8 March 2025
Great Location – Perfect for Exploring the City Center on Foot
The location is excellent, offering both convenience and a great atmosphere. The breakfast was delightful, with a good variety to choose from. One of the highlights is the stunning view from the top floor, making the experience even more enjoyable. The pool area is also well-placed, adding to the overall charm of the stay. Highly recommended!
Some of the staff made the experience a bit bittersweet. A more welcoming attitude would have certainly improved the stay.
4 March 2025
Great position to review many attractions of Vienna
Great goulash at sister restaurant. High standards with room and housekeeping
Room would have benefited from a view for the price paid. Fridge was noisy and a little dark
1 March 2025
Nice
Location is amazing and the Hotel is beautiful. Also had an amazing restaurant where you can enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine.
Staff is not always patient and polite. Specially at the reception desk.
23 February 2025
Great location , reasonable room size and price
Great location
23 February 2025
Amazing
Loved the hotel! Super trendy, friendly and amazing location
Nothing
23 February 2025
Would come back. Great location.
Rooftop bar and views were amazing. Great breakfast.
The shower / sink location a bit odd in the room but very clean and beds were comfortable.
23 February 2025
Fabulous
The restaurant and location were both excellent
22 February 2025
Great hotel in an excellent location.
Breakfast was excellent. The staff were helpful and friendly. The room was comfortable and airy. The location is central - just around the corner from the Opera Hoise
18 February 2025
We enjoy very much our stay.
The staff was very helpful. efficient , smiling . The hotel is very well located .
Everything was very good.
17 February 2025
Exceptional
Every thing
Breakfast
16 February 2025
Amazing staff and location
They were welcoming and allowed us to check in house before the actual time, no other hotel will do so in the world. Staff are so friendly and amazing. The Location is next to tram number 2 and bus 2A So from there you can explore all of Vienna
The complementary water was sparkling and I had to buy still water to make coffee and tea. Also, the room are smaller than what you think
12 February 2025
I enjoyed the stay, especially breakfast time thanks to Mrs. Ivette and her team.
Room was lovely and modern, location was perfect and breakfast was delicious.
7 February 2025
Exceptional
Friendly staff , very pleased
6 February 2025
Most enjoyable our second stay there.
Helpful young lady on reception very welcoming
2 February 2025
Fabulous
Location was brilliant, 5 mins from shops, 10 from train. Staff amazing, beautiful food.
31 January 2025
Great location and lovely surroundings
Loved the location. When you walked into the hotel it felt expensive. Staff were happy to help. Bed was very comfortable.
Room was quite small not much room when we had 2 large cases. No kettle.
25 January 2025
Great location
Very good location, quiet rooms. The best fluffy blankets.
Our room was not cleaned two days in a row. That was sad because we were out from 10 to 15 and really hoped someone would bring new towels in between but sadly no.
24 January 2025
Location, cleanliness and Meisl&Schadn
Location is excellent, walking distance to many attractions downtown. The restaurant of the hotel is a must go for schnitzel and tafelspitz. Rooms very clean, nice decor, rooms are spacious. A tip for the guests who would like to try the schnitzel but can not book Meisl&Schadn, the main restaurant, which was very crowded when we visited: the smaller restaurant, Gulasch & Sohne, has a shared kitchen with the main restaurant and will serve you the same schnitzel. This restaurant also provides good option for breakfast.
The electricity switches did not allow the night lamp to be lit by itself. But this is a small thing, really.
24 January 2025
Exceptional
Location 10/10 Room 10/10 Room number - 706 View 10/10 Food 10/10 Staff 10/10 I’m in love with this hotel Everything is excellent Thank you so much , With Love From Armenia🇦🇲
24 January 2025
Pleasant two night stay
We loved the room which was on a high floor and this was very well sound proofed. The view from breakfast was beautiful.
We understand the high cost for breakfast because of the view and surroundings. Nonetheless, I had to ask staff for our poached eggs on smashed avocado which arrived cold. moreover, I had to constantly prompt staff for assistance which is poor considering the cost of breakfast and our experience of other hotels around the world !
23 January 2025
Exceptional
Room,location,restaurant
21 January 2025
Exceptional
Very good service and perfect breakfasts. Very good location near all main sightseeing and the centre. Cozy and clean room. If you want authentic Austrian hospitality it is for you!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
10 May 2025
Would visit again