Expert reviews
“Inside a building designed by Theophil Edvard von Hansen for the 1873 World Expo, the lobby appears as a bright atrium, with skylights beaming onto the tasteful lounge area and reflecting off intricate chandeliers. This place is luxurious, but without the Old-World pomp of some of its Ringstrasse peers.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Vienna.
“A commanding presence on the quieter part of Ring, the opulent edifice was a masterpiece of architect Theophil Hansen. The design blends Hansen’s 19th Century beauty with 21st Century sensibilities.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Vienna.
“Lauded for its innovation when it opened in 2013, Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna exudes a stately calm, primarily from the inspired architecture by Theophil Hansen. Danish architect Hansen originally designed the building in 1873 for the World’s Fair hosted in Vienna.”
“A polished example of how history and modernity can gracefully coincide. The beating heart of this orange-hued Viennese palais, located just inside the Ringstraße, is the glossy lobby-lounge, where guests can be found enjoying loose-leaf tea and warm apfelstrudel to the rustling of newspapers and quiet lull of jazz.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Breakfast buffet
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This hotel is located on 24 Schottenring in the popular Innere Stadt district of Vienna where it offers the needed hospitality facilities and conditions. Palais Hansen Kempinski is the best place to stay while in the beautiful city of Vienna.
The hotel was originally built as a hotel for the World Exhibition Centre in the year 1873 but has since become a five-star beauty over the years after several renovations and refurbishments.
The hotel offers its guests everything they need for a comfortable stay; the amenities, the facilities and the hospitable and welcoming atmosphere provided by the friendly staff of the hotel.
The hotel offers chic and luxury room options such as Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Grand Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Nansen Suite, Ring Suite, and the Palais Suite. These suites and rooms are adequately furnished and adorned to create the general accommodating feel that guests need.
Palais Hansen Kempinski is located close to several exciting and attractive places such as the Augarten Park which is just 10 minutes away and the Schonbrunn Palace which can be easily reached from the hotel.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
The lounge/bar area is the best place for guests to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day.
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Recent guest reviews
25 April 2024
Exceptional
Thank you for the exceptional service and the professionalism demonstrated by all the staff. My experience at this hotel was memorable, and I will surely return and recommend it to others.
Can't think of any
17 April 2024
Fabulous
Absolutely stunning hotel, bedroom very comfortable and superb bathroom with large walk-in shower and large bath. Plenty to chose for breakfast. Doormen very helpful with my luggage, I will definitely be back!
10 April 2024
All perfect
All great
30 March 2024
Exceptional
amazing hotel. Also friendly and helpful staff. Thank you in particular to Martin who was very helpful indeed.
24 March 2024
Cosy hotel in the heart of Vienna
Great location. Spacious room. Private parking. Friendly staff. Nice restaurants.
All was good.
19 March 2024
Exceptional
stuff was very friendly and helpful. great breakfast. perfect locations, near to a metrostation.
6 March 2024
The stay was good
Everything
Nothing
4 March 2024
Very good
location and place
pool
25 February 2024
Stylish modern with old viennese charm
Perfect location, amazing breakfast, stylish interior, welcoming atmosphere.
12 February 2024
Perfect 100 per cent.
Breakfast excellent if a little expensive, location ideal for visiting the city
22 January 2024
Wonderful hotel
Spacious rooms, good breakfast spread, pleasant staff.
21 January 2024
Perfect holiday
Amazing staff beautiful hotel
Too good hotel location is perfect staff is super nice spa is amazing
14 January 2024
Exceptional
Shower is a waterfall. Fantastic. Bathroom is top. Staff very helpful. We forgot some things and they even posted them to your place thereafter. Amazing.
9 January 2024
Nice hotel but not 5 stars. Rooms are a bit dated and need some general maintenance - loud aircon, broken heated towel r
Nice staff, clean facilities, wellness area was good.
Dated rooms and needs maintenance.
3 January 2024
One if the best hotels in Vienna, incredible facilities and a luxurious relaxing stay.
The hotel was exceptional, i couldn't have chosen a better hotel in Vienna. From being greeted by the lobby staff each day, to relaxing in the lobby listening to the pianist, it was without a doubt one of the best hotels i have stayed in. Within the stay was breakfast each day, which was faultless with extensive tasty options and champagne which is always a bonus. The room was incredible, with lots of room to move around, heated bathroom floor and speakers, free mini bar, also, i liked the fact that the TV's were screen mirroring meaning i could watch programmes off my phone and that's just some of what the room includes. The spa and fitness facilities were exceptional too, also i found them to be quiet meaning i had the spa to myself on occasions. The hotel itself is around 10 mins in a Uber, to the centre hot spots. I found Uber much better then the general taxis though, as it appeared the taxis outside the hotel do try to rip you off! Lastly, the hotel was very disabled friendly. I took the trip with my dad who uses a mobility scooter, and he got around without any issues as the floors were all flat, with a ramp up to the restaurant. If you are hesitating booking this hotel, don't. You wont regret it. The staff are all so very helpful and the hotel itself if impeccable.
The only negative i can say, is at times the baristas in the lobby area could be slow at serving and issuing bills. However when prompting they were courteous.
28 December 2023
Very good
the breakfast could be better, the weakest of the Kempinski hotels I've been to
24 December 2023
Beautifull
Brekfast is good and nice, but location for my opinion can be a litle near to center..because when you go by feet it’s far..
Evrething is nice and good when you look a full picture..thanke you very much..
16 December 2023
Wonderful hotel in Vienna. We found it an excellent location for seeing the sight of the city
Elegant and sophisticated decor and rooms. Staff were helpful and efficient Breakfast team and the quality of food were excellent.
Generally we were very happy but there were a few things we felt affected our enjoyment. During our stay, one of the two elevators was out of service. This lead to some minor waits getting to and from the room. On our first evening, without another casual dining option within the hotel, we decided to try the lounge bar area. Unfortunately, although the team tried hard they seemed rushed and understaffed. We waited for food and drink orders. This was a disappointment. We were also disturbed by the smell of tobacco smoke within the lobby at times. If the hotel must have smokers room, then the door seal and ventilation must improve
20 November 2023
Fabulous
Beautiful hotel very helpful door staff and information desk.
Pity when we checked in early friday for the weekend no dinner booking to be had as booked out. We were directed to a fantastic italian down the street. This was 10/10 Should advise guests to book evening dining ahead of arrival not to have to look for options outside the hotel on arrival.
18 November 2023
Excellent autumn weekend break
Overall quality
Nothing to dislike
18 November 2023
Beautiful, elegant place, quiet at night
Gorgeous and large room, beautiful lobby with live piano music at night and great breakfast!
It wasn’t exactly in a great location for walking around…we had to taxi mostly.
3 November 2023
Nice and luxurious stay in an amazing palace.
Nice decoration and amazing architecture, walking distance to the city center, rich breakfast, amazing and large room.
Polite staff but sometimes service was not the one to expect from a high quality and expensive hotel. The cigar room was not cleaned and left with full ashtrays. The room once was not cleaned and asked specifically to do so. Although they responded, cleaning was careless.
31 October 2023
Very good
The dinner in the bar was really bad, not at all what was listed on the menu.
25 October 2023
Great Location and Staff
The location and the staff . The rooms were spacious and clean .
Nothing not to like .
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty Services
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (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
Pool and wellness
- - 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
- - Face masks for guests available
28 April 2024
Perfect!! Will return
The room was very comfortable. All stuff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was super. The hotel is beautiful. I highly recommend it.