Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna
Palais Hansen Kempinski is a five-star hotel located in the heart of Vienna, at Schottenring, right at the famous Ring Boulevard.
Viena
Vienna is a wonderful city with many facets. You can find beautiful architecture all around the city with incredible buildings like the State Opera House, Schoenbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, The Imperial Palace and of course the famous Prater. Vienna hosts many popular festivals all year around. The city also has original galleries, modern architecture, magnificent buildings, museums and trendy shops. Discover this amazing city by yourself!
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Hotel
Palais Hansen Kempinski provides 152 rooms and suites, two restaurants, one bar, a cigar lounge, six conference rooms, one private event location, a ballroom, a flower and a lifestyle shop as well as the Ottoman-style Kempinski The Spa.
Location
The hotel is located in the historic heart of the metropolis by the Danube and close to other sights of the city. It is easily reachable by car from the Vienna International Airport (approximately 25min). A public parking garage is located directly underneath the hotel and costs approx. €40 per day. You can also take a taxi (cost around €40) or public transport to reach the hotel (the closest stops are Schottenring (U-Bahn 2 or 4) or Börsegasse (Tram)).
Concierge service
The wonderful concierge team will help you get the best of your visit to this magnificent city. They will assist you in creating your very own tailor-made Vienna itinerary. The hotel also has its own limousine service and the concierge team can arrange a private transfer with a personal driver.
Room
Upon our arrival, the friendly staff members immediately welcomed us and presented us with all the information about the Palais Hansen Kempinski and of course a key to our room. We stayed in a spacious Junior Suite with king size bed, separate seating area, bathroom with bathtub and a shower and working desk. There was also a Minibar, Nespresso Coffee Machine, I-Pad, Entertainment System, Flat screen TV and a safe. The suite was furnished with dark wood furniture and light blue accents.
A special touch in the room was definitely the iPad Entertainment System, which covered everything from room service to outdoor activities. You can schedule your spa-appointment, order in-room-dining, control the room temperature via the air condition and much more. So, it was nice to see how Palais Hansen Kempinski combines history with modern luxury amenities.
Restaurants
Palais Hansen Kempinski has two restaurants, one bar, and a cigar lounge. For a perfect start into the day, you should visit the exquisite breakfast at “Die Küche” and in the evening, for fine dining, we suggest Michelin star restaurant called “Edvard”. On our visit, the restaurant Edvard was closed (it is closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays), so we dined at an international restaurant “Die Küche”.
Die Küche
We had an excellent breakfast in the morning with plenty of choices to choose from. Eggs, yogurt, pastries, jams, meat, cheese, fruit, fresh juices, muesli, vegetables and much more. It was a perfect start of the day!
For our dinner, we were seated in another area of the restaurant. The restaurant is divided into three different areas and offers a perfect atmosphere for every event. Our two-course dinner started with their signature dish Tartar of ‘’Wienerwald beef’’ with toast and pickles. The tartar was made fresh in front of us. For our main dish, we received char fish with peperonata, lentils, and lime. The dinner was delicious and our waiter friendly and helpful.
In the afternoon you can enjoy Ladies or Gents Tea at the Lobby Lounge & Bar and in the evening plan a visit to the Cigar Lounge, for a glass of whiskey and a relaxed night.
Other Facilities
Spa
Unfortunately, on our visit, we did not have the time to use the spa but if your schedule permits do book a treatment or go for a massage at their modern spa facilities.
Flower shop by Kunstgärtnerei Doll
Since 1929, “Kunstgärtnerei Doll” is well-known for its lush and colorful arrangements, which are featured at the Vienna Opera Ball. You can order flower arrangments for birthdays, weddings or any other occasion right at the hotel.
Bussines Centre
The hotel has its own business center with meeting rooms and different services like printing, scanning, faxing…
Conclusion
If you are looking for an impressive hotel in the city center, near to all the attractions, then look no further. Palais Hansen Kempinski is an international hotel with the Heart of a Viennese. Modern yet historic, with beautiful rooms, first class concierge service, friendly staff members, amazing restaurants and remarkable history. It’s a special place in the heart of Vienna.
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This article was written in partnership with Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna. All opinions, as always, are my own. Thanks to Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna, Nina and all the staff. Photos are courtesy of Our World Travel Selfies and Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna.
