Experience Urban Luxury In A Historic Palace At Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna

Author: Anne Sewell - May 7, 2025

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna has emerged from a glamorous refresh, marking a new era of urban hospitality in the Austrian capital. Moreover, this marks the official debut of the Anantara brand in Austria, while offering a historic and luxurious stay. The historic palace was designed by the celebrated architect, Baron Theophil Edvard von Hansen for the 1873 World’s Fair and the heritage property is now the city’s first urban luxury resort, where history and modernity rule side by side.

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna – Urban luxury in Austria

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While the palace was originally built as a hotel, the historic landmark later served as a residential complex and a public administration building before returning to its hospitality roots in 2011.

The magnificent hotel boasts 150 years of history and remains as one of the finest examples of Viennese Neo-Renaissance architecture. Moreover, with its original marble floors and stucco ceilings, ionic columns and heritage-listed staircases, many of the public spaces here reveal Hansen’s signature style.

Contemporary comfort and Asian-inspired hospitality in Vienna

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Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna blends historic grandeur with modern comfort and Asian-inspired hospitality. Meanwhile, the property stands on the Ringstrasse in the historic financial district of Vienna, just steps from the Servitenviertel – the city’s “Little Paris,” and offers a unique stay that combines Viennese soul with cosmopolitan elegance.

The iconic hotel has renovated its 152 guest rooms and suites, while creating an intimate sanctuary, with warm neutral colors. The rooms’ thoughtful interplay of materials – including smooth and porous surfaces, and glossy, matte finishes – maximizes the natural light streaming in from the property’s three inner courtyards.

Meanwhile, the marble bathrooms with their luxurious touches, Acqua di Parma toiletries, and triple glazing make for an uninterrupted rest for the Austrian hotel’s guests. Moreover, guest rooms and suites are complemented by soaring 11.5-foot ceilings and oversized windows, thus amplifying the sense of space. Select rooms and suites boast balconies offering sweeping views of the tree-lined Ringstrasse.

For those seeking space, the Presidential Suite is the city’s largest, boasting 2,906 square feet, framed by seven French balconies. Moreover, it features a living room centered around a grand piano for private concerts. Furthermore, it boasts a dining area designed for gastronomy-focused entertaining, and a wellness space anchored by a window-side marble bath. Meanwhile, on request, the Presidential Suite can be expanded to four bedrooms, offering 4,392 square feet of luxury.

Dining in splendor at Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna.

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The gastronomic landscape of the hotel’s restaurants offers three concepts. Edvard, the Michelin-starred fine dining destination offers head Chef Paul Gamauf’s avant-garde cuisine, presented in tasting sets that evolve with natural rhythms. The chef’s skilled hand take impeccably sourced ingredients and transforms them into sustainable and low-waste dishes and beverages.

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna also boasts Theo’s Lounge & Bar, which nestles in the inner courtyard and featuring Viennese coffee house culture mixed with high mixology. By day, guests can enjoy exquisite homemade cakes and pastries, including the iconic apple strudel. After sunset, Theo’s transforms into a vibrant destination bar, serving smart cocktails crafted from local brandies, repurposed produce and seasonal ingredients.

Meanwhile, the newly renovated Brassiere Sophie, named for Hansen’s wife, reimagines traditional Austrian cuisine through a global lens and hosts monthly, themed brunches.

Exploring the area surrounding the hotel

Dining in the vineyard [Photo credit: Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna]

Vienna is ideal for on-foot exploration, with its walkable and picturesque streets. Here, history buffs can experience a guided tour with a Hansen expert, followed by a visit to the storied atelier, Lobmeyr, where the chandeliers, decorative art and glassware were once made.

In the warmer months, guests can visit a scenic vineyard, nestling within the city limits of Austria’s capital. Here, surrounded by spectacular views, travelers can enjoy expert insights into winemaking, a picnic of traditional “Heurigen” or tavern-style food and local wine.

Meanwhile, back at the hotel, Anantara’s chefs lead dynamic cooking classes as part of the Spice Spoons experience. The classes focus on local classics, including semolina dumpling soup and the beloved Kaiserschmarren pancakes.

Moreover, Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna boasts Vienna’s largest ballroom, which accommodates up to 265 guests while boasting ample natural light, an independent street access, and a Hansen-designed foyer. Moreover, with its executive boardroom, a private reading room and eight additional meeting spaces, the property is an ideal venue for conferences, private events and weddings.

More about the hotel

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Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna is located a 25-minute drive from Vienna International Airport (VIE).

The hotel’s rates start at US$622 per night for a Deluxe Room based on two people sharing including breakfast. Learn more about the historic hotel and its renovations on the Anantara website here.