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Walk to Berggasse 19 and visit Freud’s former consulting rooms, where the original waiting-room furniture gives the museum an unusually personal scale.

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Visit Studio Comploj through the hotel to watch molten glass take shape, then make a piece yourself under an artist’s guidance.

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Choose the Presidential Suite for evenings around a grand piano and a private bar, with French balconies looking onto the Ringstrasse.

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Take the hotel’s Theophil Hansen itinerary to see how the architect used the Ringstrasse differently at Parliament and the Musikverein concert hall.

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Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel occupies a Neo-Renaissance palais on the Ringstrasse, the boulevard that frames Vienna's historic center. Theophil Edvard von Hansen designed the building for the 1873 World's Fair. Behind its formal facade, three inner courtyards, a grand staircase and chandelier-lit interiors give the hotel a sense of scale rooted in the city's architectural history.

The hotel stands on Schottenring, with Stephansplatz about a 15-minute walk away. Tram and U-Bahn stops are nearby, so the address offers both a walk into the old town and straightforward access to other parts of Vienna. Museums, theaters and coffeehouses are within reach without the hotel being directly on the cathedral's busy pedestrian approaches.

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Rooms

  • 152 152

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

344 sqft
From 433 USD

An oversized padded headboard, framed by wood panels, forms the centre of the bedroom. Round bedside tables and lamps sit on either side, while a...

Premium Room
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Premium Room

377–409 sqft
From 463 USD

High ceilings and period-inspired furnishings give the room a sense of its setting in a former Viennese palais. A curved cream sofa sits beside the...

Premium Balcony Room
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Premium Balcony Room

377 sqft
From 498 USD

Cream fabrics and orange cushions bring warmth to the sitting area beside the tall glazed doors. A curved sofa faces two dark round tables, with...

Grand Premium Room
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Grand Premium Room

484 sqft
From 511 USD

A curved sofa and rounded armchair form a sitting area within the bedroom. Above them, a large black-and-white portrait stands out against the pale walls....

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

570 sqft
From 630 USD

The living area opens directly into the bedroom, with city views beyond the tall windows. A sofa and rounded cream armchair surround a pair of...

Junior Balcony Suite
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Junior Balcony Suite

570 sqft
From 745 USD

Tall glazed doors bring light into the open living and sleeping space. A cream sofa and rounded armchair gather around two circular tables, with a...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

570 sqft
From 797 USD

A separate living room gives the suite a place for meals and conversation away from the bedroom. A dining table with green chairs sits near...

Premium Suite
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Premium Suite

646 sqft
From 883 USD

A large black-and-white ballet photograph hangs above the curved sofa in the living room. A rounded armchair and two dark circular tables complete the lounge,...

Anantara Suite
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Anantara Suite

732 sqft
From 1’085 USD

A chaise longue beside the window offers a place to stretch out between walks through Vienna. The bedroom and living room are separate, with cream...

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

2,906 sqft
From 11’829 USD

Olive-green sofas and mustard armchairs gather around low round tables in the main lounge. Wood partitions divide the space, and a bar counter with high...

The 152 rooms and suites occupy a building whose outlook changes from one side to another. Some accommodation faces the three inner courtyards, while other rooms overlook neighboring streets. The most exclusive suites look toward the tree-lined Ringstrasse. These are distinct settings within the same palais, with sheltered interior views at one end of the range and the boulevard at the other.

Deluxe Rooms measure 32 square meters and overlook an inner courtyard. Their marble bathrooms contain a bathtub and separate rain shower, and a Nespresso machine is among the listed amenities. Premium Rooms provide 35 square meters with either street or courtyard views, along with connecting options. Their bathrooms also have a separate tub and rain shower. The two categories establish the smaller end of the accommodation range, with the Deluxe outlook focused on the building's interior.

The Premium French Balcony Room has the same 35-square-meter floor area as the Premium Room, with a French balcony overlooking the city. Its outlook brings the surrounding streets into the room's character, while connecting options allow adjoining accommodation.

At 45 square meters, the Grand Premium Room offers a more generous living space with a street or courtyard view. A separate tub and rain shower continue the bathroom arrangement found in the smaller room categories.

Junior Suites begin at 53 square meters, with a living area and street views. Junior French Balcony Suites have the same stated floor area and add the named city-facing balcony feature. Both retain a relationship with the streets outside, rather than the inward-looking courtyard setting of a Deluxe Room.

The One Bedroom Suite is also listed at 53 square meters, but its separate living room changes the layout. It can face an inner yard or the city. At 60 square meters, the Premium One Bedroom Suite offers a larger version of this separation between living and sleeping spaces, with a city outlook and ample natural light.

The Anantara Suite extends to 68 square meters and includes a separate living room, classic design features and city views. A wine cooler is among its listed furnishings. The progression through these suites is not simply a matter of size: the division into separate rooms gives the accommodation a more residential structure.

The 270-square-meter Presidential Suite faces the Ringstrasse. Larger two-, three- and four-bedroom Presidential configurations also form part of the collection, combining additional accommodation with the principal suite. They introduce a different scale to the palais, beyond the individual rooms and one-bedroom layouts that make up much of the hotel's accommodation.

EDVARD is the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, with seasonal tasting menus and a contemporary approach to international cooking. Anantara describes sustainability as central to its concept. Rather than covering every style of meal, the restaurant gives the palais a focused dinner setting built around a sequence of dishes.

THEO's Lounge & Bar occupies the soaring, sunlit lobby. Viennese cafe culture informs a menu of drinks and light bites, alongside afternoon tea and cocktails. The high ceiling gives the lounge a sense of occasion even over a coffee, with the architecture of the palais surrounding the tables.

Brasserie Sophie has a separate role as the hotel's breakfast and brunch venue. Its breakfast buffet contrasts with the a la carte breakfast offered at THEO's. The two settings allow the morning meal to take different forms within the hotel, while EDVARD remains distinct as the more formal dining address.

The Wine Room offers tastings and pairings, giving wine a setting of its own within the dining collection. The hotel's Spice Spoons experience concentrates on Viennese cooking, bringing a hands-on culinary element to the restaurant program.

Anantara Spa covers 800 square meters and contains six treatment rooms. Its covered hydropool is complemented by a thermal circuit with a Finnish sauna, steam bath and sanarium. A women-only spa zone has its own Finnish sauna and showers, while a meditation room and relaxation area provide spaces apart from the treatment rooms. These distinct areas give the spa a substantial footprint within the palais, with separate settings for water, heat and quiet.

Treatment rituals reflect Anantara's Thai roots, while the spa also works with Natura Bissé and Elemis. Massage and facial care sit alongside the hydropool and thermal facilities, bringing several forms of spa treatment under one roof. The meditation room and relaxation area provide spaces apart from the treatment rooms themselves.

The fitness center is equipped with Technogym cardio and resistance-training machines. It is a different part of the wellness offering from the hydropool and saunas, with an emphasis on exercise rather than heat or treatments. Together, the gym and spa give this central Vienna address a notable amount of dedicated wellness space.

The building's history runs beyond its original hotel plans. Conceived for the World's Fair, it was not used as a hotel at that time and later served civic and administrative functions. Its conversion to hospitality retained a link to the Ringstrasse era, when Hansen helped shape some of Vienna's most prominent public buildings.

His Vienna work includes the Parliament building, Musikverein and Stock Exchange. At Palais Hansen, the grand staircase and crystal chandeliers carry that architectural formality indoors. The public rooms are therefore part of the attraction in their own right, particularly where the lobby opens upward around THEO's Lounge & Bar.

Outside, Schottenring places the hotel within the boulevard's long line of civic architecture. Inside, the three courtyards interrupt that urban frontage with inward-facing spaces. The contrast is tangible throughout the property: a room looking into a courtyard, a high-ceilinged lobby and, in the Presidential Suite, the trees and buildings of the Ringstrasse directly in view.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

EDVARD’s tasting menus evolve with the seasons, with a sommelier selecting wines to accompany a kitchen that emphasizes using ingredients fully.

Anantara Spa’s covered hydropool and Finnish sauna give you two ways to warm up after a day exploring Vienna on foot.

Theo’s serves afternoon tea beneath palms in the historic courtyard, with small sweet and savory dishes that draw on Viennese cooking.

Location of ANANTARA PALAIS HANSEN VIENNA

Schottenring 24, 1010 Vienna, Austria

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What to Know About Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel

What makes Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel special?

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel is a restored Neo-Renaissance palace on Vienna's Ringstrasse, designed by Theophil Hansen for the 1873 World Exhibition. Travelers choose it for grand architecture, 152 rooms and suites, EDVARD restaurant, spa with hydropool, and easy access to Vienna's cultural core.

How many rooms does Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna have?

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel has 152 rooms and suites, including generous suite categories for longer or more spacious stays. The room mix works for couples, families, business travelers, and guests who want a classic Vienna setting with modern comfort.

Where is Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel located?

The hotel is on Schottenring, part of Vienna's famous Ringstrasse boulevard around the historic city centre. This location places guests near palaces, museums, coffeehouses, theatres, shops, and transport links without being in the busiest pedestrian zone.

How far is Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna from Vienna's old town?

Vienna's historic centre is about a 15-minute walk from Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel. Guests can reach the cathedral area, Graben, Kohlmarkt, and the old town by walking, tram, taxi, or U-Bahn.

Is Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna good for a first visit?

Yes. The hotel is a strong first-time Vienna base because it combines Ringstrasse history with simple access to major sights. Visitors can explore the old town, museums, concert halls, cafes, and Danube Canal areas without complicated logistics.

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