As soon as we stepped into the revolving door of Hotel Imperial Vienna we knew we were in a splendorous heaven. The epitome of the Imperial City of Austria, Hotel Imperial Vienna was originally built as a palace for the Duke and Duchess of Württemberg, and it’s original name was Palais Württemberg.
The Duke and Duchess however moved out of the palace in 1866, five years after it was built, and the palace was converted into the hotel it is today, with Emperor Franz Joseph officially opening it in 1873.
Arriving at Hotel Imperial Vienna
The revolving doors at Hotel Imperial Vienna are not like other hotel revolving doors. You will not find four sections spinning quickly, forcing you to jump in and out in fear of getting caught. You will find two sections moving at a speed which allows you to gather your thoughts, and slowly move with the doors whilst admiring figurines on golden shelves between the sections, before you gently and gracefully step out into the most bejewelling and breathtaking lobby you will ever see.
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Staying in the Elisabeth Suite at Hotel Imperial Vienna
Shhh, don’t tell anyone.
A Tour of Hotel Imperial Vienna
Excellent Service at Hotel Imperial Vienna
As well as the stationary it was the little touches that made our trip. A huge glass vase full of fresh white roses in the room when we returned on our first day after our afternoon at the Belvedere, and bottled water and ‘Sissi’ chocolates by the bed every evening with our turn-down service. On top of this our butler also turned up one evening with a three-tiered plate of cheeses! Amazing!
As well as the top notch service and fabulous restaurant (more on OPUS tomorrow!), the bar was also beautiful. Everything just glistened and felt so so special. After dinner we went to the bar for cocktails and we think the Piano-player was psychic – we kept whispering which tunes we wanted him to play and shortly after he played two of them!
The whole hotel is just so glamorous and so mindblowingly impressive – we were literally staying in a palace. Chandeliers hung everywhere, while flowers were nestled amongst pearls rather than soil in huge vases.
The breakfast at Hotel Imperial Vienna was also exceptional. Laurent-Perrier Champagne waited for us every morning, alongside the huge selection of pastries, yoghurt, and fruit. Soft boiled eggs in china egg cups, and a chef making fresh omelettes made the whole experience otherworldly. This hotel wasn’t just any old five star hotel, it was so so much more than that.
Thank you Hotel Imperial Vienna for such wonderful service, and a truly memorable hotel experience. After staying in countless five star hotels all over the world, I have to say that this was one of the best stays of my life.
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If you’re interested in booking a stay at Hotel Imperial Vienna, which is a Luxury Collection Hotel, classic rooms start from 450 Euros per room per night, while the Elisabeth Suite starts from 800 Euros per room per night. You can also see my room tour of the Elisabeth Suite in the video below…
Catherine Lux is a veteran travel blogger by night and the Head of Content Marketing at Amazon by day. Originally from Surrey, she spent four years living in Australia (2007-2009, and 2016-2018), and now lives in London. An ex-party girl sometimes prone to relapses, she loves nothing more than sharing her fine dining and luxury travel experiences with her loyal readers.
Well I guess we will have to trust that in no way you receiving your room for free had in any way reflected in your review. Good mix of imagery with your words. Well done, keep blogging, you are obviously very invested in it.
I would have also been a bit thrown off by the chandelier off center from the bed.
Hi Michael,
Don't worry, I'm always completely honest, as you'll see from my Le Meridien review a few days ago. We paid for that hotel yet it was also wonderful, and I admit in that review that The Corinthia which we stayed at in Budapest for free was not as good as the Le Meridien which we paid for. I'll have the Corinthia review up in a few days, so you're more than welcome to come back and see how I review a hotel that was complimentary, but frankly disappointing.
Thank you for the compliments, it really does mean a lot to get feedback 🙂
Haha yeh, not great for people with OCD eh!
C x
Thank you for clarifying your reviews to me Catherine. My first love, my undergrad in language, literature and writing is always pulling at me to read, to continue my own writing/blogging. Although my career has taken a different path, I continue to include writing as a package deal.
I have bookmarked your site and will do what I can to prioritize a visit at times. Although, much of the time I am extremely busy. As you know, time is valuable and not something they are making more of.
Good luck with your travels and reviews, I have Lux Life bookmarked Catherine.
MD
What a great experience, the small details make such a difference. Great pictures too xo
Anca @ ancaslifestyle | UK
It's definitely all in the small details! Simple little things like fresh flowers that make a mark and make it more memorable.
Thanks!
C x
Oh my gosh, this all looks so divine! Extremely jealous.
hannah bee | australian lifestyle blog
xo
It was so beautiful! Don't be jealous, you're in Perth where I long for haha!
C x
Wow! Vienna surprised me by just how imperial it all felt during our visit there and this hotel looks like no exception. What a stay!
Yes, Vienna really does feel very imperial. It was a wonderful hotel!
C x
wow, it's certainly not cheap but looks gorge, love the flying jump pic 🙂 i went to vienna last year and stayed in an eco hotel! http://thewanderlusthasgotme.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/must-see-in-vienna.html
Definitely need to go here. I visited Vienna heaps, but never this beauty. Adding to my list
Lucy x
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The hotel is beautiful! Unfortunately most of the 5 star hotels I stayed in was when I was really young and honestly couldn't really appreciate them!
I finally realise who Sissi is! There was a programme that they used to show on Saturday mornings called Princess Sissi and it must have been based on her – I was a bit old for it but used to love it anyway!
Katie <3
Holy moly this is unreal… I've never stayed five star in my life and… You know… Just wow! Think it'll have to go on the bucket list!
pierrelecat | fashion jewellery blog
Ah..loving the shaky vlog at the end!
Vienna is such an impressive city and the imperial is a good choice. If you want to go over the top the Hotel Sacher would be your top choice. The new Kempinski is lovely as well and the DO & Co is a very chic boutique hotel.
Glad you loved your stay – austria brings together tradition and luxury in such a charming way.