This luxurious 5-star hotel is directly along the Ringstrasse boulevard in the heart of Vienna, right next to the famous Musikverein Building. Inaugurated in 1873 by Emperor Francis Joseph, it features a gourmet restaurant and a rooftop fitness center with a sauna.

The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have parquet or carpeted floors, and a sound system with a CD player and an extra-large TV. Bathrobes and slippers are available in the spacious marble bathrooms. Decorative elements include silk walls and precious antiques.

Restaurant Opus serves award-winning Austrian cuisine. Café Imperial features a summer terrace and has classic Viennese coffee and pastries, including the famous Imperialtorte (cake). At the 1873 Hallensalon, guests can enjoy a wide range of cocktails and other drinks, as well as live piano music every day.

A wide range of massage and beauty treatments is available. The entire hotel, including rooms and bathrooms, is accessible for disabled guests. A business center with a computer and a printer is provided, and wired internet access is available throughout the entire hotel.