Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna
Old World grandeur meets modern comfort
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Lauded for its innovation when it opened in
2013, Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna exudes a stately calm, primarily from the
inspired architecture by Theophil Hansen. Danish architect Hansen originally
designed the building in 1873 for the World’s Fair hosted in Vienna.
More than a century later, the Kempinski hotel
collection renovated the heritage building, cleverly bringing together three palaces
and courtyards under one glass ceiling. The high arches, ornate staircases and
Doric columns from the original design remain, while modern marble foyers and
lushly carpeted halls have updated the Vienna
hotel to meet today’s luxury standards.
The property’s location on the Ringstrasse is situated
away from the hustle of St. Stephen’s Cathedral (though still less than a 10-minute
walk) and offers closer access to the lively Donaukanal waterfront, the Sigmund
Freud Museum and multiple public transport options.
Getting There
Schottenring 24 Vienna, 1010, Austria
TEL43-1-236-1000