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
6 August 2025
Fabulous
We liked the central location. It is just a short walk from the Opera house. the main shopping area and the market. There are several restaurant options on site and plenty of other options close by. The roof top pool was popular but just what we needed due to the hot weather. The room was clean and the staff were friendly.
The following points were not an issue for us and we were aware of them before our stay but they may be vital in the decision making for other people. There is no wardrobe/cupboard space and the shower is in the room. There is a separate lift for the pool.
6 August 2025
Fabulous
Very helpful and courteous staff
6 August 2025
I will stay there again when I am back later this year!
Breakfast out on the balcony was great.
Bar closed at 10pm in the hotel - if you wanted a drink after that you had to leave the hotel!
5 August 2025
Very good
Comfortable bed good breakfast in roof top
Very weak wi fi signal. Expensive rate for rooms overlooking on yard
5 August 2025
nice hotel
everything
lost gold necklace but they said they did not find
5 August 2025
Luxurious, beautiful hotel
What a hotel! We managed to get a last minute booking and so glad we did. The rooms are beautifully decorated but I would say better for couples as the showers have clear breeze block walls. The room was clean though a little dusty. There is a roof top pool, that can get busy but not too bad. Breakfast was also served on the roof top and so fabulous views of the city. Good quality and range of food for breakfast, with eggs cooked to order. My coeliac daughter had freshly warmed gluten free bread rolls each morning. We really enjoyed our stay here.
The rooms could have been cleaner
4 August 2025
Very good
The location and the roof top pool are amazing. And the staff were all very friendly..
We loved the general trendy style. And my wife liked the stuffed horse in the lobby, l wasnt so much of a fan of that to be honest...all in all, a great hotel for a city trip.
4 August 2025
Exceptional
Great location , super service
3 August 2025
Great location
Great location and friendly staff
3 August 2025
Fabulous
Breakfast is in the rooftop restaurant, it has a great view. Room was clean. Staff was very helpful.
Nothing
1 August 2025
Exceptional
Decor of rooms, comfortable beds, rooftop breakfast and pool
1 August 2025
Great hotel for Vienna trip with two fab restaurants
Great location, two really, really very good restaurants and a stylish room.
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1 August 2025
enjoyed very much , Thank you for your help and empathy , very appreciated
Very helpful stuff, excellent room. Excellent facilities, location
29 July 2025
Exceptional
Very beautiful hotel. Excellent breakfast and perfect staff
28 July 2025
Fabulous
Very central location, stylish rooms, good last-minute deal.
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28 July 2025
If I come o Vienna again I will definitely stay a the Grand Ferdinand
The location was superb. The staff were most courteous and helpful. The restaurants were great breakfast ad dinner
27 July 2025
Fabulous
The location was excellent because it is right in front of a bus stop. I didn't have to drag my luggage over cobble stones. Haha Also, I loved my view if the city!
I didn't like the carpet in the hallways. It was very old and musty.
24 July 2025
Great place in a good location .
Great location , lovely room. Nice bar and restaurant and the little roof top pool was an added bonus.
23 July 2025
Great as always, with lots of nice and new memories! ✨
I like the locations, the aesthetics of the hotel and that it’s full of Austrian touches and getting an authentic and chic experience and a great location in Vienna.
The food options in your bar are not satisfactory. You mainly have carb dishes and sweets. I’d prefer 1 or 2 fish options (like ceviche, tuna tartar or oysters) as sometimes one once to eat something light (high in protein but not meet) while drinking at your bar and catching up. The focaccia and all these dishes are definitely not a solution as a healthy light snack.
22 July 2025
Great location. Room too small
The location was great. The rooms were clean and lovely bed linen. Breakfast on the terrace overlooking Vienna was spectacular.
The room was so small.! The shower was right next to the bed. The wash basin was in the room. There were two hooks with 4 coat hangers for our clothes.
21 July 2025
Nice hotel with a rooftop pool
Nicely decorated, comfy beds and pillows. Staff helpful and accommodating. Rooftop restaurant and pool are a nice bonus. We appreciated the pool area bathrobes and dedicated elevator. Location close to Metro and short walk to old town centre. Good breakfast, lots of choices and you can order eggs off the menu. Both main restaurants looked good, you need reservations for dinner.
We had an issue with our room on the first floor, the ceiling had exposed concrete and painted. It was off- gassing and the windows were locked to venting only. The staff quote quickly switched us to another room when we informed them. The pool area has about 10 loungers so you need to be there early in the am to get a spot. People were reserving them with towels even though there was a sign not to but there was no one monitoring the area.
20 July 2025
Met my expectations and staff accomodating and helpful.
Breakfast very expensive so I went elsewhere.
Flickering lights in the room
19 July 2025
ıt was all perfect ❤️
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17 July 2025
Lovely stay in Vienna city centre
The room was clean. I loved the bathroom, and the beds are super comfy. The staff members at check-in/out are very professional. Love the location of the hotel.
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13 July 2025
Exceptional
We stayed for a short time, but it was very good. Spacious and nicely decorated rooms, very good facilities, bars, restaurants and swimming pool. Very close to the city center.
11 July 2025
Exceptional
Classy hotel, beautifully appointed rooms, friendliest and most professional staff we encountered in all of Austria, great rooftop bar, we loved our stay there
10 July 2025
Nice hotel in a great location
Staff were super. Breakfast was great.
Room configuration and poor WiFi
10 July 2025
Bestes Hotel
Bestes Hotel in der Stadt.
6 July 2025
Fabulous location, exceptionally clean
Great location, exceptionally clean room, comfortable beds, accommodating staff.
Pool area was small so not easy to get a sunbed but I suppose you don’t come to Vienna just to lay by a pool, so the pool was an added benefit in itself!
6 July 2025
Great location - felt pricey 200 a night
Good location. Pleasant staff. Room quirky
Expensive. Service on the roor bar was awful. Rooftop pool the size of a large bath
5 July 2025
Fabulous
Everything was good the location hotel
The problem with the reception, with booking
3 July 2025
Fabulous
Twin duvets
1 July 2025
Great hotel
Location, friendly staff, great facilities, excellent breakfast, good wifi and air conditioning
The shower in the middle in the room gives no privacy. Just to consider if you’re coming with someone you don’t want to see you naked.
1 July 2025
Excellent location in walking distance to main attractions and good dining.
Excellent breakfast with plenty of options including various egg dishes to order. Amazing view from the terrace at 8th floor.
The A/C was not designed for the high ceiling room during 2xtremal heat. Lighter blankets at summer time would be.much better. The room layout was not very convenient.
1 July 2025
Fabulous
The hotel is in a great location with the main shopping area and lots of eateries in easy walking distance. Comfortable bed Pool Great shnitzel restaurant
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29 June 2025
Short but pleasant stay at Grand Ferdinand Vienna
Stayed only one night, but room was large and quiet even though it faced the street. Breakfast was good, very busy on the day we were there. Everyone was courteous.
Nothing
27 June 2025
Exceptional
Easy check in. Good vibe from restaruant/bars. Clean room. Good facilities. Got a bargain via Booking last minute. Big win. Cute pool on the roof.
27 June 2025
Good stay for a few nights in Vienna.
Location of this hotel is good, together with many other famous hotels., close to music precinct, close to public transport. Room is compact yet comfortable enough. The restaurant downstairs has a show kitchen and made best veal schnitzel ever tasted.
Expected batter bath towels for this type of hotel, toilet papers and tissues are good quality.
27 June 2025
Nice spot next to opera house
The location was absolutely great, I could walk everywhere I planned. Bar upstairs was also nice addition as well as schnitzel place.
The room was small and amenities quite basic for the price. I would say value for money was not delivered. Team was supportive though when I asked for hair conditioner and kettle.
25 June 2025
Great location, welcoming staff and great food and drinks available
Very elegant and beautiful. Great food and beverage options at the hotel. Beautiful rooftop.
Rooftop bar closed early on Sunday which wasn’t noted prior.
25 June 2025
Amazing
Rooftop pool and breakfast
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24 June 2025
Lovely location , clean , great food, great staff
Interesting decor 2 good restaurants Very close to down town Easy to get Ubers
Rooms a little small
23 June 2025
Exceptional location for business and leisure activities
Great location ! Very friendly and helpful staff ! Great restaurants inside of the hotel . Very good breakfast with a great selection of local and organic ingredients
Room was very small for two guests
19 June 2025
As we only stayed for 3 nights we enjoyed our stay and loved the location. Would recommend somewhere with more storage,
It was perfectly located, elegant, clean and stylish
The rooms were small with little storage space
18 June 2025
Felt very welcome from start to finish. Excellent breakfast buffet.
All staff from check in, to check out, from the rooftop bar to the buffet breakfast were excellent and really made us feel welcome and valued. Also, shout out to Evie or Eefie, the young blonde woman at the buffet breakfast, she really went above and beyond with the customer service and elevated the breakfast experience from great to outstanding.
The air conditioning was far too weak even at its “coldest” and the location of the shower is kind of odd and creates a risk of water splashing next to the bed which is not good for electronic devices.
17 June 2025
Beautiful Central Located Hotel
Beautiful decor, best breakfast I have had in a hotel, loved the addition of the pool and sun beds, nice way to relax after a day in Vienna, Very central location, very helpful staff most comfortable beds.
17 June 2025
Exceptional
Perfect location, excellent breakfast and its location. Pool on the roof was surprise and very useful.
No complaints at all!
14 June 2025
Fabulous
Beautiful hotel and well appointed room
13 June 2025
Exceptional
Very good location and very comfortable bed
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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
7 August 2025
Perfect stay for a city trip!