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The Cloud One Staatsoper, Vienna

Elisabethstraße 5, 1010 Wien, Austria (show on map)

The Cloud One Wien-Staatsoper offers a uniquely sophisticated stay in the heart of Vienna. Occupying a beautifully preserved historic building from the late 19th century, the hotel masterfully contrasts its classical architectural shell with sleek, modern interior design. It serves as an intimate escape while remaining firmly rooted in the city’s rich cultural heritage.

The “One Lounge” is the social heartbeat of the property, serving as a versatile lobby, breakfast area, and bar. It is a popular spot for guests to unwind, offering a wide selection of drinks and organic, Fairtrade-focused snacks. The design leans into a clean, contemporary aesthetic, featuring dark granite and glass accents that feel both professional and welcoming.

Location is arguably its greatest strength. Situated just a two-minute walk from the world-famous Vienna State Opera, you are positioned in the epicenter of the city’s historic district. Nearby, you can easily explore iconic landmarks like the Hofburg Imperial Palace, the Albertina Museum, and the bustling Kärntner Straße shopping street.

The hotel’s proximity to the Karlsplatz U-Bahn station also makes it an incredibly practical base for broader city exploration. Whether you are heading to the grand Schönbrunn Palace or the vibrant Prater park, you are never more than a short transit ride away. It’s a fantastic choice for those who value being within walking distance of Vienna’s most prestigious cultural treasures while enjoying a comfortable, stress-free home base.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“Conveniently located by the State Opera and the transit hub Karlsplatz, Motel One Vienna Staatsoper offers immaculate and efficient digs.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vienna, Austria.

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 11th in Vienna


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Value for Money

90.71 %

Ranked 5th in Vienna


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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Joey

19 May 2026

Met all my needs

Check in and check out was fast, efficient. Room was clean and well supplied.

Room is a little small

4.5
Ahmet

16 May 2026

Central lodging for reasonable price

+ Friendly staff
+ Clean
+ Powerful shower
+ Quality bed
+ Ergonomic furnishings

- AC controls were strange. I wasn't sure how to operate it.

4.0
Linda

16 May 2026

Generally happy with our stay

Good location. Nice hotel

Our room was a bit small for 2 people

3.5
Anna

10 May 2026

nice location, could optimize service and cleaning

location is great

service was chaotic when checking in
rooms where not too clean

4.0
Shahrzad

7 May 2026

It was ok overall. The location is very convenient n was a clean place.

I requested to change the first room bec when I arrived it was a hot day, 21c, the room was facing west consequently very hot. The AC wasn’t working. They asked me to stay the night then pack my bag again to go to reception n wait to see what room MIGHT become available. It was such a noisy room during the night as was facing the main Street. That room had a single bed only, no closet, no chair, no table… I went down the next day with packed suitcase at 8am as I had a tour booked for 9am. There was a different receptionist. To my surprise I found out there was a room available all along. He gave me a different room, almost the same size as the first one, facing courtyard which was more suitable n cooler, had a small table n chair, still no closet. There were hooks on the wall with hangers.

4.0
Andrei

29 April 2026

Nice few days in Vienna

Location, clean, good lobby

Breakfast is expensive

4.0
Peter

26 April 2026

Met my needs.

Close to Opera.

Difficulty finding because the hotel had changed its name from Motel One to Cloud One. No telephone or coffee in room.

4.5
Angie

8 April 2026

Excellent location and comfortable rooms

Excellent location. Very comfortable beds. Decent size rooms for 2 people. Very clean.

We had issues with people walking into our room on our first morning as we weren’t checked in correctly by staff. We had 2 rooms and 1 had issues with the electrical but they fixed the issue rather quickly.

4.5
Francesca

25 March 2026

A comfortable and well-located stay with helpful staff, offering good value in the centre of Vienna.

The location is excellent—central enough to explore on foot, while still allowing us to return for a short rest before heading out again. It is also well connected to public transport. The room has a modern, clean design, and the staff are helpful.
It is basically just a few meters from the Vienna State Opera and other attractions.
As there were construction works, only a small breakfast was available, but it was well priced. It includes croissants, cakes, brioche, jams, fruit yoghurt, and a variety of coffees for €8.50. Considering typical prices in Vienna, it represents good value.
Also, they have a bar in the ground floor, they had reopen it in the last few days of our stay, where you can sit and have coffee, capuccinos or drinks.

This is not entirely the hotel’s fault, and seems more related to Booking. I chose this hotel because of the breakfast offer, so it was a bit disappointing to learn on arrival that, due to the works, breakfast was not available. A discount was applied, which was appreciated, and the smaller breakfast option we had instead was good value. Still, clearer communication in advance—especially from Booking.com—would have been helpful.
One small suggestion for improvement would be adding in-room facilities such as a kettle, cups, tea, and coffee, as these are commonly available in many hotels and are appreciated by travellers. There is also no fridge, which is not a major issue but may be useful for some guests to know.
On one night, the room felt a little cold, and having an extra blanket available would have been nice.

4.5
Adi

3 March 2026

Very good hotel and location

Great location
Friendly staff
Room was nice

No breakfast available inside the hotel because of renovation

4.5
Lennox

26 February 2026

Charming, cozy and comfortable even while doing business

This is a wonderful hotel with very friendly staff. It is very central and the hotel itself is comfortable and inviting. There was no problem with my work colleague and myself sitting in the open area and working all day long on our computers.

It would have been helpful if I knew beforehand that the kitchen was out of order due to some reconstruction work and there was a limited bar available for the same reason. I would certainly stay there again because it was a wonderful place from which to visit Vienna even as the reconstruction works were taken place.

4.5
Robert

8 February 2026

Visit to the Albertina and Musikverein

Excellent value for money and the perfect venue for a few days in Vienna, beautifully quiet and comfortable

We missed being able to make a cup of tea or coffee in the morning

4.5
Michelle

28 January 2026

Lovely stay, in good location and easy access to main areas

Location

4.0
Ian

15 January 2026

Nice modern hotel ... great location

great location (close to a number of good cafes and restaurants) , really nice room....and helpful staff (even though bar staff were always busy)

Breakfast... only available as buffet style is very expensive (especially if you only want a continental breakfast to start the day, we ate breakfast at a local cafe around the corner for a 1/3rd of the cost) and there is no dinner option at the hotel (you have to eat out) which is a hassle if you arrive late

4.0
Bhadra

31 December 2025

Comfortable and pleasant stay.

Great location, easy access to metro, trams. Room was compact and cozy.

It would be great if the rooms included a kettle or coffee machine with tea bags or coffee capsules for added convenience.

4.0
Claire

28 December 2025

Ideal location in Vienna centre

Superb location, 3 min walk to the Opera house. Modern hotel

Single room is fairly small

4.5
Dean

27 December 2025

Nice stay in Vienna

Location was good, room was clean and spacious. Staff were lovely (it was my birthday and I got some prosecco).

Suprised there was no tea and coffee in the room. Stayed in a hotel in UK a couple of weeks ago for 1/3 the cost and there was tea, coffee, water and biscuits.

4.0
Yannis

24 December 2025

Good to explore the city

- The location is perfect
- The room is decent and close to comfortable
- The price in contrast to other hotels in the same location is perfect
- The cancellation flexibility is excellent
- Wifi connection is great

- Very bad mattress
- Very bad pillows
- Amenities just the very basic

This hotel offers a very low quality of sleep.

4.0
Cj

22 December 2025

Stylish, clean, conveniently located...older bodies choose carefully.

Great location, stylish decor, clean

Very small rooms. Uncomfortable beds/bedding

4.0
Mandy

14 December 2025

Very good for a short stay could be excellent with a few touches such as mentioned above.

The location.

Lack of amenities such as a safe and mini fridge which a four star hotel should have. The room was very warm at night and there was no way to regulate the temperature except opening the window which would let in noise from the busy road.

Hotel facilities

Services

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Daily housekeeping

Food & Drink

  • - Bar

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout

Miscellaneous

  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Face masks for guests available
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