The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna is located in 4 historic palaces in the centre of Vienna and combines luxury with contemporary design. The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna sits elegantly upon the famous Ringstrasse, offering a luxurious city retreat close to the Musikverein and Vienna State Opera. It could be forgiven for complacency if the former palace were to rely only on its prime location and historic reputation to attract savvy travelers, but it prides itself on providing an extraordinary dining destination to guests. A 24-hour room service is available. The most beautiful sights can be reached in a few minutes by foot and the hotel is the perfect starting point for exploring the city.
After a day of sightseeing, guests can relax at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. It features the largest indoor pool in the center of Vienna with underwater music, a fitness room, separate saunas and steam baths for men and women, and three spa suites for spa treatments with Susanne Kaufmann products.
Vienna’s city retreat borders the beautiful Vienna City Park and boasts Musikverein and Vienna State Opera as close neighbors. Just 20 minutes’ drive from Vienna International Airport, and in a part of the city that is notable for its wide boulevards, the hotel is a rare mix of hidden retreat and city address.
Ideally located on the iconic Ringstrasse, hotel guests traveling through Austria can easily explore impressive shopping and cultural attractions. The passionate Ladies and Gentlemen at The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna, curate emotive experiences with a destination-inspired spin.
Made up of four grand, 19th-century houses, the hotel’s original features include grand staircases, parquet flooring, walnut wall-panelling, ornate fireplaces and frescoed or inlaid ceilings enhanced by gilt mirrors and chandeliers. The large reception area is marble floored, while public areas are relaxing, with comfortable high-back chairs and tropical hard-wood furniture. A basement Guerlain spa comprises gym, sauna and steam baths, plus 18-metre pool with underwater lighting and music.
Each room features dynamic modern artwork by a famously unknown artist who wishes to remain anonymous. The décor is sophisticated and modern.Suites are unparalleled for a bird’s-eye view of the city.Spacious black and white marble washrooms have his-and-her sinks, Asprey bath products, marble tubs and separate rain showers. The towel warmers and heated flooring are a godsend in the winter months.The 409-square-foot Deluxe options are the largest standard hotel rooms in the city. Request a high-ceilinged room to get make the space feel even bigger.
Accommodations come with perks like large LCD TVs, Geneva Sound Systems with radio and iPhone docking stations, Nespresso coffee machines and complimentary shoe shines. Decoration differs from room to room, but tends to be subdued browns and greys enhanced by patterned carpets, brightly coloured cushions and eye-catching artworks.
The main restaurant, DSTRIKT, is overseen by Austrian chef Wini Brugger who produces excellent Austrian cuisine including Carinthian cream cheese dumplings based on his grandmother’s recipe, original Wiener Schnitzel with buttery potatoes and cranberry jus and Neusiedlersee pike perch with Veltliner sauce in an L-shaped, bistro-style dining room. Excellent wine list, with many of Austria’s greatest wineries featured. The snug, low-lit D-bar serves cocktails, Austrian draft beer and Viennese coffee, while the rooftop bar offers superb views over the city.
Things to Know
* The sixth floor is best for balcony views, where you can look out over nearby courtyards and historic architecture.
* Pastamara, a stylish bar con cucina (“with kitchen”), takes you on a culinary journey to Sicily. Experience the many delicious dishes curated by star chef Ciccio Sultano. Pair your meal with a handcrafted Negroni during the Aperitivo Hour from 5 to 7 p.m.
* Bookings are essential to experience the hotel’s own cutting-edge Dstrikt steakhouse, especially the popular Sunday Steak Brunch.
* The Vienna hotel’s new Ritz-Carlton Albertina Suite features replicas of masterpieces from the renowned Albertina art museum, beautiful vistas across the Ringstrasse and exclusive access to the museum’s exhibitions.
* The historic 19th-century architecture throughout the former palais (technically it’s four heritage-protected palaces that have been connected) will leave you in awe. Original woodcarvings and frescoes from Austrian artist Rudolf Hermann Eisenmenger found on the fourth-floor lounge area are particularly striking.
* The steakhouse is a must-visit, and the eighth-floor Atmosphere Rooftop Bar serves cocktails, DJ sets, and stunning skyline vistas in the summer.
* The large spa area offering a 59-foot-long swimming pool with underwater music and full gym facilities cannot be missed. Indulge in the Susanne Kaufmann treatments, which are inspired by ingredients from Western Austria’s Bregenz Forest.
Nearby Attractions
* The leafy Stadtpark is just over the road. Seek out Johann Strauss’ gilded bronze statue and while away an afternoon strolling in the English-style gardens before taking in a classical concert at the Kursalon.
* Stephansdom and the old town are a short walk from the historic hotel, which means classic cafés and shopping options are on your doorstep.
* Vienna’s hip Donaukanal can be reached within a short two-stop tram ride, for those seeking the modern side of the city among the classical music and grand palaces.
* Karlskirche church, which can be spotted from the hotel’s balconies and suites, is a conveniently close transport hub from which to explore the rest of the city.
* A quick walk from the hotel will reveal many attractions, including Wiener Staatsoper (the Vienna State Opera is seven minutes away), Albertina (a palace and museum, 10 minutes), the MuseumsQuartier (one of the world’s largest arts and culture complexes, 10 minutes) and Mozarthaus Vienna (a museum dedicated to Mozart, 12 minutes).
Restaurants
Dstrikt Steakhouse
The Dstrikt Steakhouse offers the best selection of Austrian cuts served with selected top quality local products from sustainable agriculture and production. The special preparation in a “Josper” charcoal grill envelops the meat in aromatic noble wood smoke, giving it the incomparable flavor for which Dstrikt Steakhouse is known. Homemade steak sauces as well as delicious side dishes highlight the excellent taste. Dedicated in passion for shaping memorable moments, Dstrikt brings thoughtfulness and flair to a steakhouse experience. Enjoy rare prime cuts and more in one of Vienna’s prime locations and share our enthusiasm for steaks that are “made in Austria”. There are three elements that denne Dstrikt Steakhouse: Just the right cut of finest, organic beef. And a dining experience that you will never forget. All that remains left to say is welcome to Dstrikt
Pastamara
Entering Pastamara from the lounge, you instantly feel the warmth of the décor, the colors and furnishings give off a laid-back vibe. The handmade tableware exudes Mediterranean flair, reflecting the pastel-colored roofs of Ciccio Sultano’s hometown Ragusa, while shades of olive and terracotta, paired with elements of wood and leather, round off the contemporary interior – the work of renowned design studio Tarruella Trenches. Here you can hobnob with the who’s who of Vienna at the bar, sit at a tastefully adorned table with family, or retire with a dinner companion to an intimate booth. And if you can’t get enough of those Sicilian specialties, the adjoining concept store allows you to take a little piece of Sultano’s cooking home with you. Pastamara ticks all the boxes for what a bar con cucina should be: an elegant, relaxed space that invites you to eat, drink, chat, and chill out while the day turns into night.
The most well-traveled bean in the world. It has journeyed over the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, and now from those sunny climes, it makes its way to the heart of Europe. Even its very shape – it looks like a Zeppelin – seems to have predestined the cocoa bean to long-distance travel. And with every passage it makes to our plates, it brings with it the taste of Sicily to Vienna.
Pastamara doesn’t come from pasta – it’s named after a bitter paste, “pasta amara”, made from the aforementioned cocoa bean, which is the raw ingredient for many well-known desserts.
Atmosphere Rooftop Bar
Open mid of April to the end of summer. Sit back and discover our elegant 8th-floor Atmosphere Rooftop Bar with its magnificent view across the city center. Atmosphere Rooftop Bar is the place one comes to feel the fresh lifestyle of Vienna. A place to escape from everyday life. The Atmosphere Rooftop Bar is a relaxed, elegant meeting place on the highest level. In Italy, people know how to enjoy life with good food, cold drinks, excellent wines, and, of course, socializing. The bar invites you to enjoy spectacular views over the rooftops of the city center. Here, guests enjoy refreshing cocktails and unforgettable sunsets with a view of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in a unique atmosphere. Culinary highlight is our Pastamara – Bar con Cucina with classics like the Pinsa and Panna Cotta as well as Signature Drinks such as the Negroni Frizzante and the Ritz Spritz. In addition, the scent of olive, lemon, and cypress spreads a feeling of being on holiday in Italy, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. At Atmosphere Rooftop Bar, visitors discover the perfect place to turn an after-work drink into an experience.
D-Bar
D-Bar is a classic setting, serving some of the most exciting cocktails in the city. For its sophisticated mixes with a story, inspiring ceremonies, and fine spirits, the American cocktail bar overlooking Vienna’s Ring Boulevard has been named repeatedly the best hotel bar in Austria. Designed in the colors red and black, the bar is a place for open-minded connoisseurs right in the cultural heart of the city. For those who venture towards the more experimental, the bar is featuring exciting guest appearances to their menu leading back to the all-encompassing motto “Discovery”. Cooperation with the Weltmuseum Wien continues this year: In conjunction with the new special exhibition, the D-bar once again invites you to a cocktail expedition – this time true to the motto “Dust & Silk”. The Weltmuseum Wien is a place dedicated to the discussion of the most diverse cultures of the world. The great variety of valuable documents and ethnological testimonies make the museum an ideal travel companion for cocktail expeditions in our D-bar. This year’s journey across world history along transportation and trade routes is rounded out by our inspiring D-bar cocktail expedition. One of the six theme-based new cocktail creations is the “Ad Orientalem”. Its name means “heading east” and thus reflects the first stage of the Silk Road. The creation impresses with ingredients from the Aegean region such as Yeni Raki Gold, Bonanto Aperitivo, Syrah grape juice, Greek yogurt, honey, and kefir lime.
