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( 521 51;
www.25hours-hotels.com
; 07, Lerchenfelder Strasse 1-3; r €100-130, ste €150-190; ; Volk-
stheater)
You're not going to find trapeze artists at this circus-themed high-rise hotel, but
you will find groovy Dreimeta-designed rooms decked out in bold colours, with big-top-
style murals, pod-shaped rugs and welcome touches like iPod docking systems. The
Dachboden (
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rooftop bar, Mermaid's Cave sauna area and free use of electric
bikes (e-bikes) are bonuses.
Hotel Kärntnerhof
HOTEL
€€
( 512 19 23;
www.karntnerhof.com
;
01, Grashofgasse 4; s €99-129, d €135-195, tr €199-235, ste €279-299;
; Stephansplatz)
This tall treasure fuses old Vienna charm with cosy ambience, from
the period paintings lining the walls to the wood- and frosted-glass panelled lift to the
surprising roof terrace.
Hotel Imperial
HOTEL
€€€
( 501 100;
www.luxurycollection.com/imperial
; 01, Kärntner Ring 16; r from €350; ; Karlsplatz,
D, 2 Karlsplatz)
This former palace, with all the marble and majesty of the Habsburg era, has
service as polished as its crystal. Suites are filled with 19th-century paintings and genu-
ine antique furniture (and come with butler service), while 4th- and 5th-floor rooms in
Biedermeier style are far cosier and may come with balcony. The famous Fürsten Stiege,
cloaked in rich red carpet, leads from the reception to the Royal suite.
Radisson Blu Palais Hotel
LUXURY HOTEL
€€€
( 515 17-0;
www.radissonblu.com
; 01, Parkring 16; s without breakfast from €109, r from €139; ;
Stubentor, Stadtpark, 2 Weihburggasse)
Spread across two historic palace buildings, this is one
of the top addresses in town and a preferred option among visiting state dignitaries.
Single and doubles as well as suites and maisonettes are tastefully furnished with hints of
the fin de siècle epoch, with maisonettes that are vast and span two levels (from about
€239). Prices vary considerably according to demand, so check the internet.
