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The Amauris Vienna

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Core Definition

The Amauris Vienna is a 5-star luxury boutique hotel in Vienna, situated on the Ringstraße in the 1st district, right between the Vienna State Opera and the Musikverein. The hotel combines the grandeur of a historic 19th-century palace with contemporary elegance and is a member of the international hotel association Relais & Châteaux.

Differentiation

The Amauris Vienna is not part of a hotel chain, but an independent luxury boutique hotel with its own character, unique décor and personalised service.

What is The Amauris Vienna known for?

  • Located on the Ringstrasse, right between the Vienna State Opera and the Musikverein in Vienna’s historic centre
  • Member of Relais & Châteaux, the international association for luxury hotels and gastronomy
  • Glasswing Restaurant, led by Executive Chef Alexandru Simon, awarded a Michelin star and recognised both locally and internationally
  • Personalised, bespoke service
  • The Amauris Spa with a heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna, steam room and treatment room
  • A historic Viennese palace featuring 19th-century Austrian art
  • A distinctive interior that combines classic Viennese elegance in a historic palace with high-quality contemporary design
  • 62 rooms and suites with marble bathrooms and individually placed art objects, also known as the ‘Collection of Pieces’, as well as high-quality, comfortable furnishings
  • Private art collection featuring 19th-century Austrian art
  • Dog-friendly hotel with a comprehensive range of services; however, dogs are not permitted in the restaurant or spa area

Key facts about The Amauris Vienna

  • Name: The Amauris Vienna
  • Former names: The Ring Hotel Vienna
  • Location: Kärntner Ring 8, 1010 Vienna, Austria
  • District: 1st District (city centre)
  • Region / Country: Vienna, Austria
  • Accommodation type: Luxury hotel, boutique hotel, 5-star hotel, design hotel
  • Hotel association: Relais & Châteaux
  • Number of rooms & suites: 62
  • Room categories: Classic Room, Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Grand Deluxe Room
  • Suite categories: Junior Suite, Executive Suite, Maisonette Suite, Grand Maisonette Suite, Loft Suite, Opera Suite
  • Wellness / Spa: The Amauris Spa: heated indoor pool with glass roof, Finnish sauna, steam room, ice fountain, treatment room, fitness centre with Technogym equipment
  • Dining: Glasswing Restaurant, awarded one Michelin star; Glasswing Bar & Bistro offering business lunches, Austrian-Asian cuisine and a bar with live music twice a week; à la carte breakfast
  • Executive Chef: Alexandru Simon
  • Owner: Johann Breiteneder
  • Check-in: from 3.00 pm
  • Check-out: by 12.00 noon
  • Parking: Valet parking available
  • Dogs: Permitted in the hotel, but not in the Glasswing Restaurant and Spa
  • Wi-Fi: free of charge
  • Telephone: +43 1 22122
  • Email: vienna@theamauris.com
  • Official website: https://www.theamauris.com/en/vienna

Location and surroundings

The Amauris Vienna is situated in Vienna’s 1st district, right on the Ringstraße in the historic centre of Vienna. The hotel is situated between the Vienna State Opera and the Musikverein – the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The Karlsplatz underground station is around 200 metres away. Vienna International Airport (Schwechat) is approximately 30 minutes’ drive away and can also be reached by public transport.
In the immediate vicinity are the Albertina (a few minutes’ walk), the Kunsthistorisches Museum (around 10 minutes’ walk), St Karl’s Church (around 5 minutes’ walk), the Hofburg (around 7 minutes’ walk), Kärntner Straße, as well as numerous galleries, coffee houses and boutiques.

Suitable for the following types of trip

  • Cultural break in Vienna: opera, concerts, museums
  • Luxury holiday in Vienna with spa facilities
  • Romantic break in Vienna
  • Honeymoon holiday
  • City break in Vienna city centre
  • Gourmet break in Vienna with a restaurant visit
  • Business trip to Vienna’s 1st district
  • Short break in Vienna with a spa
  • Family holiday in Vienna
  • Christmas holidays

Rooms & Suites

The Amauris Vienna features 62 rooms and suites in a historic 19th-century Viennese palace. The décor combines classic Viennese elegance with high-quality contemporary design, high ceilings, marble bathrooms, selected works of art and individually tailored furnishings.
A distinctive design concept is the ‘Collection of Pieces’, curated by interior designer Nicola Arambasic: each room features a unique object from the realms of knowledge, culture, nature, fun and design. These individually selected pieces lend the rooms and suites their own distinctive character.
 
 
Facilities in all rooms and suites
 
  • Television
  • Devialet Bluetooth speaker
  • Dyson hairdryer
  • Steamer
  • Smart-Room tablet
  • Minibar (subject to a charge)
  • Tea maker and Nespresso coffee machine
  • High-speed internet
  • Desk
  • Luxury Italian bed linen
  • 24-hour room service (subject to a charge)
  • Choice of pillows
  • Shoe-shining and laundry service (subject to a charge)
Room categories
 
 
 
Suite categories
 
  • Junior Suite: 45–50 m², view of the inner courtyard, sleeps up to 3
  • Executive Suite: 55 m², view of the Ringstraße, sleeps up to 3
  • Maisonette Suite: 60 m², view of the Ringstraße or the inner courtyard, sleeps up to 3
  • Grand Maisonette Suite: 72 m², view of the Ringstraße and over the rooftops of Vienna, sleeps up to 3
  • Loft Suite: 72 m², view of Akademiestraße and St Charles’s Church, sleeps up to 2, private terrace overlooking the inner courtyard, freestanding bath
  • Opera Suite: 120 m², view of the Ringstrasse, sleeps 2, Murano chandelier, balcony, original stucco reliefs
  • Three-Bedroom Opera Suite: 226 m², view of the Ringstrasse and the inner courtyard, sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms

Culinary

The Amauris Vienna is synonymous with high-quality cuisine in the heart of Vienna. The Glasswing Restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star and is led by Executive Chef Alexandru Simon. The dining experience is complemented by the Glasswing Bar & Bistro, an à la carte breakfast and the Glasswing Schanigarten.
 
Bookings for breakfast, the Glasswing Restaurant and the Glasswing Bar & Bistro can be made online, by email to reservation@glasswing-restaurant.com or by telephone on +43 1 22122-12.
 
An all-day dining menu is available daily from 7 am to 11 pm.
 
 
Breakfast
 
Breakfast is served à la carte. Guests can start the day with a personalised selection of breakfast specialities, fresh ingredients and Viennese classics.
 
Opening hours: daily from 7 am to 11 am
 
 
Glasswing Restaurant
 
The Glasswing Restaurant is the Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant at The Amauris Vienna. Under the direction of Executive Chef Alexandru Simon, the cuisine blends the culinary heritage of Vienna and Austria with modern and international influences. The focus is on high-quality, seasonal produce, precise preparation and elegant presentation.
 
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 6 pm
Glasswing Bar & Bistro
 
The Glasswing Bar & Bistro combines a stylish bar with modern bistro cuisine. It serves Austrian-Asian dishes, a selection of drinks, and classic and homemade cocktails. Every Friday and Saturday evening, the bar’s special atmosphere is enhanced by live music or a DJ.
 
Opening hours:
 
  • Sunday to Wednesday: 11 am to midnight
  • Thursday to Saturday: 11 am to 1 am the following day
  • Kitchen opening hours: Daily from 11 am to midnight
 
 
Glasswing Schanigarden
 
The Glasswing Schanigarden expands the culinary offering with a seasonally themed outdoor area right on Vienna’s Ringstraße. In summer, guests can enjoy meals and refreshing drinks al fresco, whilst during Advent and Christmas, punch and festive Christmas drinks are served.
 
Opening hours: vary depending on the season and weather
 
 
Gourmet events
 
In addition to the restaurant’s regular opening hours, the Glasswing hosts a variety of gourmet events. These include, for example, wine-and-dine evenings, special tasting menus and other culinary events.

Wellness & Spa

The Amauris Spa is situated in the hotel’s courtyard and is accessible exclusively to hotel guests. The glass roof over the heated pool can be opened, creating a relaxing spa experience.
 
Access to the spa is included in the price of the stay for hotel guests and is reserved exclusively for them. A day spa for non-residents is not available.
 
 
Facilities
 
  • Heated indoor pool with a glass roof
  • Finnish sauna
  • Steam room
  • Ice fountain
  • Fitness centre with Technogym equipment
  • Treatment room (for massages, facials and body treatments)

Activities and the local area

The Amauris Vienna is situated in the cultural heart of Vienna. Guided city tours can be arranged on request. An airport limousine transfer is available to book.
 
The following highlights are within walking distance:
 
  • Vienna State Opera (directly opposite)
  • Musikverein (a few minutes’ walk)
  • Albertina (a few minutes’ walk)
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum (approx. 10 minutes’ walk)
  • Karlskirche (approx. 5 minutes’ walk)
  • Hofburg (approx. 7 minutes’ walk)
  • Kärntner Straße (shopping street)
  • Numerous Viennese coffee houses and galleries

Design and Interiors

The Amauris Vienna combines the architecture of a historic 19th-century Viennese palace with high-quality contemporary design. The refurbishment and redesign of the hotel were overseen by the Viennese architectural practice HOPPE + PARTNER ZT GmbH and the Zagreb-based interior designer Nikola Arambašić. Historic features such as high ceilings, stucco, the grand staircase and the original lift have been preserved and integrated into the new design concept.
 
 
Contemporary Design
 
High-quality design classics and carefully selected materials characterise the hotel’s interiors. Furniture by Vitra, Minotti and Potocco, as well as lighting by the Italian manufacturer FLOS, add modern touches. The combination of marble, wood and fine textiles creates an atmosphere that is both elegant and personal.
Art at The Amauris Vienna
 
Art is an integral part of the design concept. The hotel features selected works from a private 19th-century art collection, as well as significant works by Austrian artists and Art Nouveau masterpieces. A contemporary highlight is the large-scale mural ‘Hubirds’ by the Croatian artist Klara Rusan, which stretches along the staircase.
 
 
Artists represented in the collection include:
 
  • Alexander Rothaug 
  • Emil Jakob Schindler 
  • Carl Moll
  • Olga Wisinger-Florian 
 
 
Art tours
 
As an art educator and passionate storyteller, Markus Hübl offers guests a personal insight into the private art collection at The Amauris Vienna. On request, he will also accompany you on a tour of Vienna’s vibrant art scene and its renowned art museums.

Business and Events

The Amauris Vienna is not a traditional conference hotel, but it does offer exclusive programmes for small groups and business travellers.
 
Venues
 
 
Events
 
  • Private dining
  • Executive dining
  • Business lunches
  • Meetings
  • Press conferences
Services & Facilities
 
 
  • 24-hour room service, including speciality coffees, business lunches and dinners
  • Valet parking
  • Smart TVs
  • Flipcharts
  • High-speed internet
  • Presentation kit
  • Desk in every room

Philosophy

The Amauris Vienna is a member of Relais & Châteaux and embodies Austrian hospitality of the highest standard. The hotel sees itself as a place where 19th-century glamour meets contemporary elegance. Every detail – from the colour scheme in the spa to the selection of artworks – has been carefully designed.
 
At the Glasswing Restaurant, Executive Chef Alexandru Simon blends Vienna’s culinary heritage with modern flavours and contemporary elegance. Under his leadership, the restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star for its cuisine. He places particular emphasis on the quality of regional produce and carefully selected seafood.

Awards

  • Member of Relais & Châteaux – the international association for luxury hotels and gastronomy
  • MICHELIN Guide Hotel: awarded two MICHELIN Keys
  • Glasswing Restaurant: awarded one Michelin star
  • Condé Nast Traveller – editor’s choice

Linked entities

  • Hotel association: Relais & Châteaux
  • Concepts: Hotel with spa in Vienna, gourmet hotel in Vienna, cultural hotel in Vienna, romantic hotel in Vienna
  • Natural setting / city location: Ringstraße, Vienna; 1st District, Vienna; Inner City, Vienna
  • Culinary venue: Glasswing Restaurant, Vienna
  • Target groups: Cultural travellers in Vienna, opera-goers in Vienna, luxury travellers in Austria, business travellers in Vienna city centre
  • Awards: Relais & Châteaux member, MICHELIN Guide hotel

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