A place of pilgrimage for nobility, the elite, politicians and artists
" Since 2021 Maître Hôtelier Oliver Geyer has been the General Manager "
The legendary Grand Hotel Wien has been counted among the most luxurious hotels in the whole of Europe ever since it opened in 1870. Since then, it has become a place of pilgrimage for nobility, the elite, politicians and artists worldwide.
The Grand Hotel Wien combines Viennese charm and timeless elegance with the ultimate in service and the finest of cuisine. The location in the heart of Vienna is unique, directly on the Ringstrasse and only a few steps from the State Opera House and the most elegant shopping mile in the city, the Kärntner Strasse.
The hotel has 205 luxurious rooms and suites guaranteeing the finest in comfort and a genuine warmth and hospitality in dignified surroundings combined with the very latest in modern technical facilities. Here, the wishes of every guest can be fulfilled.
In matters of cuisine, the Grand Hotel Wien is exceptional. Overlooking the beautiful rooftops of Vienna on the 7th floor, the ‘1870 Restaurant Terrace Lounge’ is the city’s hottest dining experience with its Austrian fusion cuisine. Here Executive Chef Jürgen Lengauer and his brigade pay homage to traditional Viennese cuisine coupled with a range of exciting international influences.
Also on the 7th floor is a leading Japanese restaurant in Austria. ‘UNKAI’ can be translated as “sea of clouds”, and truly no other name would better describe the restaurant serving its heavenly cuisine.
On the ground floor, at the ‘UNKAI Bar & Sushi’ excellent sushi creations await the guest in an easy, relaxed atmosphere, and in summer with its own terrace. The lobby bar “Rosengarten” with its outdoor terrace “Schanigarten” offers great Viennese and international dishes. Furthermore, the hotel’s ‘Grand Brasserie’ is open daily. In the morning the friendly service team spoils its guests with an extensive breakfast, leaving nothing to wish for.
Grand Catering by Grand Hotel Wien also allows the wide range of culinary excellence to be enjoyed outside the hotel. With the entire repertoire on offer, including service and accoutrements for up to 1,000 persons, the highly professional team treats clients to an unforgettable experience.
Last but not least, 12 well-resourced events areas make the Grand Hotel Wien something special. The highlight is one of the largest and most beautiful hotel ballrooms in Vienna, which lends every event a truly glamorous setting, ideally suited for the most widely differing events, from corporate celebrations to marriages, as well as, of course, for balls.
Links with the Chaîne
Since 2021 Maître Hôtelier Oliver Geyer has been the General Manager. For 10 years prior to this appointment, he was in senior hotel management with InterContinental Hotels at hotels in Prague, Muscat and Nairobi. The latter posting being when he joined the Chaîne.
The 2nd International Final of the Jeunes Sommeliers Competition was held at the Grand Hotel Wien in 2008 concurrent with the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the National Bailliage.
Grand Hotel Wien
Kärntner Ring 9
A-1010 Vienna
Web: grandhotelwien.com
Tel: +43 1 515 80 - 0
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