The eye-catching black building, with elliptical windows, is in sharp contrast to the majestic classical architecture that characterizes the inner city area. The hotel's striking exterior draws inspiration from one of the works of Koloman Moser, a renowned Austrian artist. The interiors are equally stunning, with black being the consistent theme around which the design revolves. For the rooms, the architects took inspiration from various contemporary Viennese artists resulting in a design that's high on style. Salon Topazz, the hotel's stylish restaurant and lounge offers organic breakfasts and wines. A rooftop conference space caters to the business crowd. The hotel is high on green credentials and incorporates energy saving measures. Check website for room availability and more.
The Ring, Vienna's Casual Luxury Hotel was opened on November 6th, 2007 on the famous Ringstraße, opposite the Vienna State Opera. The Hotel, a member of JJW Hotels and Resorts, offers 68 rooms and suites and follows the trend of smaller, boutique hotels. The Ring is THE address in Vienna, because of its great location and due to the unique concept of "casual luxury." The hotel offers a luxurious ambiance with the very best service. On the ground floor guests can enjoy dinner at At Eight restaurant or have a drink at Drings bar. A fitness and spa area with view over the rooftops of Vienna is located on the top floor.
Famous British architect and designer Terence Conran has lent his designer touch to Vienna's Das Triest. The building, called "Stadt Triest" (City of Trieste), was originally used as a main station and stable for the horses pulling the stagecoaches between Vienna and Trieste. The old cross-vaulted rooms, which give the building a distinctive flair, have been transformed into lounges, suites and meeting-rooms with incredible attention to detail. The total of 73 recently redesigned bedrooms are all en suite and boast all modern conveniences.
First opened in 1991, the Altstadt Hotel proved itself a hit rather swiftly. Centrally set in a beautiful patrician house just west of the Museumsquartier and very close to Mariahilferstrasse, it has great decor with a mixture of new designer lighting and bold colored walls, as well as some nice old-fashioned features. The rooms are very spacious, have polished parquet floors and high ceilings, and a handful overlook a peaceful courtyard. The breakfast buffet is superb and the service excellent.