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
5 December 2024
Great stay!
Friendly staff and nice room
Decaf coffee in the room would have been good
5 December 2024
Very pleasant stay
Great location. Nice deco and good restaurants and bar on site. Most of the staffs were very helpful.
My 2nd time stay. The first time, I remember that room was spacious and very modern. This time the room was tiny. We could hardly be able to move with two people in room.
24 November 2024
Very good
Great location, lovely stylish hotel.
The shower is in the room with glass see through frame - so only choose this if you’re comfortable with who you are travelling with !!
22 November 2024
Exceptional
Location, cleaning, design were good✌️
22 November 2024
Excellent place
Availability of the personnel, treating special requests
Maybe more variety of products
20 November 2024
Location exceptional, and reception are very helpful , a good place to stay.
Great location , comfortable, nicely decorated.
We decided to pay as you go with breakfast unfortunately they have. Fixed price of 38 Euros per person and there is no option of just having coffee and toast. Also no room service. Also you have a TV in your room but only news channel for Uk and you could change the language setting.
19 November 2024
Warm welcome
The staff was very kind, and check-in and check-out were quick. When a light bulb burned out, we got a new one in a few minutes. The beds were comfortable, and the location was also perfect.
Maybe the showers shouldn't be directly opposite the bed.
17 November 2024
Pleasant
Early access and friendly staff.
The bathroom in the middle of the room and no sink by the toilet. The pancakes at the breakfast should only be optional if it’s fresh from kitchen not reheated.
15 November 2024
Great value for money, amazing location, very happy overall.
Great hotel, location is perfect, really close to all sights (15-20min walk from most things). The rooftop terrace is amazing in the morning. The staff were very kind and helpful.
The lights in the room kept flickering.
15 November 2024
Exceptional
Nice hotel, great location, clean rooms, comfortable beds.
13 November 2024
Amazing wonderful time
Vienna is absolutely amazing
Nothing totally perfect
8 November 2024
Very enjoyable. Staff were most helpful and the food in the hotel is excellent.
The food was excellent.
The air conditioning system was not adequate. I can nit sleep in a warm room, so had to open the window whuch meant there was a lot of noise from the traffic (whuch us to be expected given the location). It would also have been good to have the mini bar restocked.
6 November 2024
Very nice property located is close proximity to Old Town attractions
We liked the location staff and quiet and comfortable room.
The optional breakfast was very but very expensive at 42 Euro per person.
6 November 2024
Excellent value for money
Excellent central location of a beautiful property within walkable distance to Kalsplatz and metro stations, easy commute to airport
Nothing really
6 November 2024
Fabulous
Location and staff helpful
No power shower or coffee in room
4 November 2024
Cozy hotel where industrial style meets with the romantic one.
Room was rather tiny but comfortable and cozy. Location was exceptional just next to City Park, Downtown and all what you want to see in Vienna. Breakfast was on top of the night rate but worth the money. Great service, food beyond delicious. We loved the pool on the rooftop and the fact that pets are allowed almost everywhere but the 8th floor (which was fine)
The water in the pool could be a bit warmer. But we enjoyed it anyway :-)
4 November 2024
Excellent location, all amenities available and gorgeous room
Wonderful location, with modern rooms but an old-world charm. Lovely bar area open till late for a night cap, and restaurants on the doorstep. Short walk to the main shopping area and museums.
Nothing - we had a lovely stay.
3 November 2024
So chic
Location, design, Limon bar on the top.
1 November 2024
Great location, average hotel
The location of the hotel is perfect, close to museums, opera, Musikverein and citycentre. Everything easy walkable.
The wifi is very bad, but even worse is that they know it. If you complain it is easily solved. For a deposit they provide a booster. But they don't care as long as you don't complain which is very annoying. The first night I spend several hours fighting bad connection which had a great impact upon my enjoyment of my stay. Not a **** experience. Breakfast is adequate, but for the price and the standing of the hotel it's not special, not more than what should be expected. The room had one tea bag. I didn't feel like going to reception to beg for teabags so I just went to the supermarket and bought me some tea. No problem but also not a **** experience.
31 October 2024
We had a wonderful time celebrating my daughter's 18th, Vienna is magic and the hotel reflected that
Breakfast was excellent, location could not have been better, staff were lovely, we loved the roof top pool and cocktails overlooking the city
Our rooms were tidied, but coffee was not replenished and rubbish was not taken away
29 October 2024
Pleasant
Great location but shower power very weak. Toilet room could smell better
Location staff
25 October 2024
Stylish, comfortable and friendly
Friendly staff and amazing space for breakfast
Lighting in room mildly annoying as all on one switch. Also, better pillows needed
23 October 2024
Great hotel at prime location
Great location, breakfast room is really impressive with superb food and hospitality
Elevator capacity is insufficient
23 October 2024
Better than expected and especially the location is worth every penny
Nice location, fine interior and sublime Italian dinner restaurant in 8th floor. Definately worth a visit.
Stay clear of the restaurant on ground floor tho, its busy, loud and stressfull - and the food is mediocre at best.
20 October 2024
Fantastic short stay in a wonderful city. Thank you
Excellent location and a luxury hotel with all the trimmings.
18 October 2024
Exceptional
Exceptional breakfast, the biggest plus of the hotel. Great location, nice and space rooms.
Nothing bad. Would surely recommend!
18 October 2024
The stay was more than satisfactory. I would consider returning
Breakast very good. Ground floor restaurant was always fully booked. Staff always efficient courteous and friendly. Well placed for what we needed
Swimming pool and gym facilities - swimming pool so small it was a joke - and being unable to book ground floor restaurant
17 October 2024
a must in Vienna!
attentive staff, great rooftop with superb views, large room with a funky design, nice restaurants around the corner
8 October 2024
Comfortable
Location
Shower Sink plug did not seal Breakfast very expensive no option for a smaller cheaper option
4 October 2024
Fabulous
A place like Lemon should have a snack kitchen till closing
2 October 2024
Good
Design of room with separate facilities. The roof terrace although couldn’t eat there as was booked every night. Location was great. The staff were friendly.
We found it difficult to find quality dining in the location without quite a walk. The terrace was booked out and we didn’t car for what was on offer in the other establishment. They also weren’t that friendly
2 October 2024
Very good
The location was excellent, close to alot of restaurants and also close to the Tram stop. Rooms were clean and comfortable bed.
Not much to dislike.
29 September 2024
Beautiful hotel would recommend for central location
Great location
The pool was small and the chairs were full every time I tried to go up and enjoy the roof
24 September 2024
Wonderful well equipped and centrally located hotel ideal for a short city break
Fantastic location close to Lower Belvedere and the Opera House (10 minute walk) Half hour from the airport. Could walk to most places we wanted to visit. Lovely restaurant and bar on the 8th floor and a small pool
Nothing
23 September 2024
Exceptional
The staff was excellent, the rooftop pool is excellent and a very good breakfast
22 September 2024
Fabulous
The staff, the location, the rooms are lovely
21 September 2024
Fantastic location , staff were extremely helpful and polite . Second time to stay there and will be back
Location and staff were excellent
Nothing bad to say
18 September 2024
Will come back again
Roof top breakfast and great location
Hard bed and dripping shower
17 September 2024
Exceptional
Friendly, accommodating staff, great location, fabulous breakfast.
13 September 2024
Very good
Great location
The open bathroom
12 September 2024
Good hotel with very nice roofbar
good place to stay in Vienna with a great roof bar and also a very good restaurant
The bathroom is not a separate room
12 September 2024
Exceptional
Roofterrace, breakfast, location, beds
9 September 2024
Very good
Fantastic breakfast with stunning rooftop views. Lovely beds and good location.
Room not cleaned very well. Didn't top up water or coffee pods.
9 September 2024
Pleasant weekend stay
The location is great, close to the city center but not in a noisy area. It has a nice rooftop and the best Wiener Schnitzel restaurant in it. The room is comfortable and big, perfect for a weekend stay!
Everything was very good, I would just suggest to add a closet or shelves where to store clothes because there is no wardrobe and still space in the room to add furniture.
6 September 2024
Vienna City break
The location was great and the pool terrace excellent.
Disappointed that there was no coffee/tea making facility in the room.
5 September 2024
Great location, stylish hotel
Lovely comfortable room, bed was amazing with big fluffy duvet and good air conditioning. Great lighting over bathroom sink area, with good magnifying mirror and light. The whole hotel was extremely stylish and cool.
The pool was very small and always crowded. Also, no tea or coffee making facilities in the room which was a big disappointment for someone who needs an early morning caffeine kickstart.
5 September 2024
Wow Vienna Break
This place is amazing for touring on foot around Vienna City Centre, visiting Opera (StadtsOper), amazing breakfast on the rooftop, the memories for eternity. Breakfast variety is great, you can find for even your specific dietary requests. Rooms are pleasantly modern, tastefully decorated, with the cute old-style features.
2 September 2024
Perfect hotel for Vienna
nice & beautiful hotel
2 September 2024
A great choice. Great location. Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast and the pool was really appreciated at 36c!
Excellent location.
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
8 December 2024
Very good