Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna

Vienna, Austria

Schottenring 24, 1010 Wien

+43 1 2361000

[email protected]

https://www.kempinski.com/en/vienna/palais-hansen/

LOCATION

The Imperial city and former Hapsburg capital, Vienna invites any visitor to relish and even perhaps relive the flourishing period of music, culture, art, ideas and architecture. In the beating heart of Vienna’s first district (Innere Stadt) and nestling on a quiet stretch of the Ringstrasse Boulevard, Palais Hansen Kempinski sits like a royal – majestic and proud.

From its entrance, it is a stone’s throw to the nearby Danube canal as well as to Freud’s  house and office, now a museum. The elegant neighborhood is dotted with upscale shops and a number of cafés and restaurants. The historic center is a short 10 minute walk – close enough to the action, yet far from the noise and the busy crowds. Hop on a tram or on a bus outside the hotel and begin to explore and at the same time, waltz into the city of music.

CHARACTER & STYLE

This 19th century charming palace is a living legacy designed by Theophil Hansen, the illustrious Danish architect behind Vienna’s notable structures like the Parliament, the Stock Exchange and the Vienna Music Society buildings to name a few. The hotel, a heritage-listed architecture on Schottenring, is an emblem of Viennese history and effortlessly embraces modernity. The Greek inspired columns, staircases laced in wrought-iron banisters and high ceilings juxtaposed with 21st century designs – fusing steel and glass atriums, chic and contemporary art pieces stimulate the sensory journey.

Hushed conversations, the rustling of newspapers and aroma of brewed coffee fill the lobby and can take you back to that lingering 1920’s vibe – the cream colored walls and shiny marble floors, the velvet upholstered sofas and the gold finished crystal chandelier turned upside down. It’s a classic hotel with subtle touches of futuristic accoutrements and subdued luxury.

THE ROOMS

Like most Kempinski Hotels, this property stays close to its tradition – taking every guest to relive a bygone golden age. To bring out the old style sophistication, each of the 98 rooms and 54 suites feature dark panels, wooden floors and carpets complemented by muted colors of beige, blue and grey with gold and silver accents. Images of ballerinas in delicate forms and poses are carefully added to soften the room’s masculine hues. Art deco style pieces such as cabinets, lamps, designed shower doors and dark green velvet sofas capture that old-school splendor. Every schlafzimmer has an in-room coffee machine and a good size working desk. The real selling point is its sense of space and tranquility.

BEDTIME ETIQUETTE

The soft sheets and snow white linens that swaddle each cozy bed evoke a restful pampered sleep. The snooze set-up is inviting and provides ideal comfort with blackout curtains insuring better sleep quality. I love the idea that the hotel comes up with hot water bottles – small tokens of happiness offering extra warmth on cold days. Eye shades and ear plugs are available with a touch of a button as well as a pillow menu  for extra comfort. All set to dreamland.

KEEPING IT GREEN

Working closely with EarthCheck (world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainably travel and tourism), the hotel strives to reduce its environmental footprint by setting up measures for sustainability through minimizing energy and water consumption as well as waste generation. The hotel is utilizing the practice of district cooling, where locally sourced products and services are used, cutting off the carbon footprint further from imported goods and thereby strengthening the local trade and empowering the community. Info-tablets are made available in the room replacing the old-paper in-room information guide. Shower temperature is digitally controlled to save more energy and part of the hotel’s rooftop is a dedicated to bee-keeping.

FACILITIES

  • Restaurants (The market breakfast style Die Küche Wien restaurant and award-winning Michelin star EDVARD restaurant)
  • Lobby Lounge Bar and 26°EAST for festive cocktails
  • Cigar Lounge
  • 24-Hour Business Center
  • Meetings/Conferences and Events
  • Parking
  • Room Service
  • Laundry
  • Ottoman inspired Spa and Sauna
  • Steam Room / Hammam
  • Indoor Hydropool
  • Wifi
  • 24-Hour Fitness Center with state-of-the art Techno-Gym equipment
  • E-scooter rental
  • Guest Experience Ambassadors (Lady in Red)
  • Airport Transfer
  • Helicopter Vienna Tours Experience in partnership with Aerial Helicopter
  • Fiaker service (traditional Viennese horse-draw carriage)
  • Apfelstrudel Cookery Classes (once a month)
  • Leskovar Art Gallery and Krigler Perfume Shop

 

 

The welcome message and amenity from the hotelPalais Hansen Kempinski Vienna is as timeless as the city itself. Ever since the hotel opened its doors to the public in 1873 for the Vienna World Exhibition, the welcoming spirit and charm has long captured the imagination and taste of every itinerant traveler. Taking in one of the city’s old style habits, the Palais is committed to pleasure and a kind of indulgence in providing excellent service while maintaining a home-sweet-home ambiance.  As part of Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski, the hotel wears its heritage with aplomb. Try to watch out for the ladies in red, they work magic – giving a fresh breath to the Viennese notion of customer service. What this hotel truly captures is that its not one of those many 5-star hotels that make one feel a bit stiff and awkward. The atmosphere is relaxed and the unpretentious lobby lends itself to quiet conversations, down-time reading or by simply listening to the lull of classical or jazz while finding one’s rhythm in the world capital of music.

4.8 / 5 Rating

 


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9 COMMENTS

  1. This certainly looks like a wonderful Hotel with its graceful lines and stylish architecture.
    It would be outside of my budget, and hotels in Vienna are not usually inexpensive!
    I’d visit it to admire the interiors and enjoy coffee and cake in its cafe though.
    One day I aspire to stay in such a grand hotel and your description and photos certainly make it enticing.

  2. To begin with, the outside of the hotel is fabulous! The perfectly preserved historic building with traditional architecture only whets your appetite for what’s inside.
    Although I’m not used to staying in this type of upscale hotel, I confess that I could see myself spending a few days there, not only enjoying the amenities but also the atmosphere of the hotel itself.
    Environmental awareness and sustainability add value to the hotel’s offer, and it’s important that, like this one, other accommodations adapt to the reality of needing to be sustainable.

  3. Now this is my kinda hotel. Love the classic look, and the 20s vibes in the bar and work the decor. The extra touches just sound even more magical: a hot water bottle, for goodness sake!! The environmental touches like bee keeping are what I’ve started getting more into looking out for at prospective hotels, but honestly it’s the apfelstrudel making class that I know I’d need to time my visit around. I feel like Vienna is calling me back sooner than I thought it would

  4. Oh Jan, you’ve put another thing to do on my ever growing Vienna Revisit list. And I’ve just been there, why does this city keep on giving? I may not be able to afford to stay for too long at the Kempinski, maybe one night (seriously Vienna hotels are quite steep) but I love the interior and design and can imagine they may do a nice afternoon tea. The fact that it opened during the art nouveau heydays is an extra pull for me as I love spending time and absorbing these historic environments.

    Carolin | Solo Travel Story

  5. What a unique hotel. I’ve heard of beekeeping at hotels but never knew where. I’ve also always wanted to go to a Michelin star restaurant, so this sounds like my dream hotel!

  6. A hotel that dedicates some of its space to beekeeping? And Apfelstrudel cookery classes? How brilliant! The Palais Hansen Kempinski looks like a fabulous place to stay and the location looks wonderfully central. We’ve never visited Vienna but it is a city that has been calling our name for some time and we feel that next year could well be our time to visit. We will have to put this hotel on our list of potential places to stay for when we finally heed that call.
    Mitch from Very Tasty World

  7. Another fabulous hotel review. It looks like a very comfortable stay. I like that it is eco-conscious, I find I am looking for that more and more. There is so much that would interest me, I’m not sure I would ever leave the hotel (look for me scoffing apple strudel after enjoying a hammam massage!)

    Lyn | http://www.ramblynjazz.com

    • Yes they do once a month and this is just right on your alley 😉 Perhaps both of you might relive a little of Vienna’s Imperial past and hop on to the hotel’s horse-driven carriage at least just once on your future stay.

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