Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna

The luxurious, renowned 5-star Hotel Imperial is set directly on the Ringstraße boulevard in the heart of Vienna and takes you back to the times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It features exclusive hotel rooms, a gourmet restaurant and a 24-hour rooftop fitness centre with a sauna. It was inaugurated in 1873 by Emperor Francis Joseph as the Palais Württemberg. Decorated with precious antiques, silk walls and historical details, the rooms and suites of Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna offer modern comforts such as air conditioning, a sound system and an extra-large TV. Bathrobes and slippers are available in the spacious marble bathrooms. For guests of the suites, a personal butler service is available. Guests can dine in the award-winning Restaurant Opus or enjoy a classic Viennese coffee and pastries, including the famous Imperialtorte (cake), at Café Imperial. At the Imperial Bar, a wide range of cocktails and other drinks, as well as live piano music, are offered. The on-site business centre comprises modern meeting rooms and elegant conference salons equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The historic and carefully restored Festsaal and Marmorsaal are an ideal location for events. The Musikverein (concert hall), site of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert, is right behind Hotel Imperial. Karlsplatz Underground Station, the State Opera, and the Kärntner Straße shopping street can be reached in a 5-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Luxury Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Luxury Collection

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Vienna, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent, friendly staff. Large rooms. Good location. 10/10
  • Chiaki
    Japan Japan
    We stayed for 4 nights in July 2025 with my husband and daughter. They kindly upgraded the room, gave us advice for sightseeing in the city. Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was also very tasty with Austrian cold meats and...
  • Qiang
    China China
    This hotel is full of historical charm. It is clean and hygienic, with friendly staff service and excellent facilities. The breakfast, in particular, is very good.
  • Zeljka
    Serbia Serbia
    Historical property perfectly adjusted to the modern era. Carefully selected food. Stuff is kind and professional and made our stay memorable. Mr. Mladen and Mr. Miroslav were extraordinary.
  • Arthur
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    perfect from arrival to departure with every level of staff outstanding. Perfect location.
  • Susan
    Portugal Portugal
    Nearly all aspects I would rate as excellent...location. establishment, staff, facilities.
  • Oznur
    Turkey Turkey
    This was the first time, I stayed in here. Absolutely, i will stay here again after couple of months, probably for the christmas time. They upgraded my room without asking, Furthermore, they satisfied all my demands for the room. The reception and...
  • Christoforou
    Cyprus Cyprus
    You get an experience how the Kings live. Its an awesome old palace with the service to be up to the standards for royals.
  • Milan
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Break fakt was lovely, hotel staff very was very kind as well
  • Lyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    First class hotel in centre of Vienna. Easy walking distance to all the sights.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • Restaurant Opus
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Café Imperial Wien
    • Cuisine
      Austrian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Imperial Bar
    • Cuisine
      Austrian • International
    • Open for
      High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 100 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property has a strict non-smoking policy.

Please also note that all guests (adults or children) staying in existing beds or extra beds are charged extra for breakfast.

Please inform Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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