The Ritz-Carlton Albertina Suite

back to:

A night with Warhol, Monet, Chagall & Co.

Art lovers around the world prize Vienna for its diverse art and museum landscape. But the enjoyment of art doesn't have to end at the museum's exit. More and more hotels have discovered art and artists for themselves and exhibit these in their rooms or even declare the entire hotel an art space.

Art hotels in Vienna

One of the pioneering art hotels was the Altstadt Vienna, which was established by Otto E. Wiesenthal in 1991. The Ritz-Carlton cooperates with the Albertina. At the Sans Souci, as the name suggests, you can enjoy art without a care right next to the MuseumsQuartier. At the Hyatt Regency Vienna near the Belvedere, artworks curated by leading Viennese galleries are on display. And special antiquities await at Hotel Stefanie, Vienna's oldest hotel, because the owner is a passionate collector. Five hotels, five different concepts.

1 of 7
Lobby of the Altstadt Vienna hotel with an artwork by ZUK CLUB
As you step inside the lobby, it is immediately clear: the Altstadt Vienna is ...© Altstadt Vienna/Cathrin Stukhard
Lobby of the Altstadt Vienna hotel with an artwork by ZUK CLUB
... no ordinary hotel. – Artwork by ZUK CLUB.© Altstadt Vienna
Picture of Andy Warhol with a sleeping hand above it
How about spending a night with Andy Warhol? Not a problem at the Altstadt Vienna.© Altstadt Vienna
Hotel room with a painting by Elisa Alberti
A very special painting by the young artist Elisa Alberti hangs in the Opera Suite ...© Altstadt Vienna
Hotel room with an Eames Lounge Chair in the Opera Suite of the Altstadt Vienna
... which also houses a considerable record collection belonging to a regular guest, which can be enjoyed in total peace on an Eames Lounge Chair.© Altstadt Vienna
Hotel room with a painting by Kirsten Borchert
A painting by the German artist Kirsten Borchert hangs in the Josef Hoffmann Suite.© Altstadt Vienna/CWD
Hotel room with a painting by Clemens Ascher
The Austrian photographer Clemens Ascher curated his own exhibition at the Altstadt Vienna. Ascher is inspired by photographers like Joel Sternfield and art movements like De Stijl and Modernism.© Altstadt Vienna

Bed & art feast – at the Altstadt Vienna

A hotel so special, so individual, that you'll sense it the moment you step inside: art is at home here. And you'll feel at home here right away, too, as a guest of the Altstadt Vienna. The recipe for success of the founder Otto E. Wiesenthal is: "Creativity combined with the Viennese attitude toward life." And you'll sense this immediately, staying right next door to the real Vienna – in the middle of the 7th district.

The "Altstadt" offers 62 uniquely designed suites and rooms and you'll find a love of detail in every one of them. But above all the love of art. Over 350 artworks are distributed throughout the hotel. In the breakfast room, guest rooms, corridors, reception and even in the lobby. The art collection is as diverse as the hotel itself: from paintings and photographs to sculptures and specially designed fixtures and fittings. Big international names (Niki de Saint Phalle and Andy Warhol) meet well-known Austrian artists here (Markus Prachensky, Alexander Ruthner and Clemens Ascher). Young artists like Elisa Alberti and Kirsten Borchert are also a part of the Altstadt Vienna family. The hotel connects a unique story to each artwork and its creator, which you can hear about on the private guided tours offered every week (also available for external guests). So, do you fancy spending a night with Andy Warhol? The Altstadt Vienna is a place where a vacation in Vienna is guaranteed to be an overall art experience.

1 of 2
The Ritz-Carlton Albertina Suite
Classic masterpieces from the Batliner Collection make the new Albertina Suite in the Ritz-Carlton Vienna a private gallery.© The Ritz-Carlton Vienna
The Ritz-Carlton Albertina Suite
In the new Albertina Suite in the Ritz-Carlton Vienna you can also marvel at originals by Chagall, Nolde, Degas, and Monet.© The Ritz-Carlton Vienna

Signature Suite at the Ritz-Carlton

At the Ritz-Carlton on the Ringstrasse boulevard, guests can stay overnight in the "The Ritz-Carlton Albertina Suite". Five classic masterpieces from the Batliner Collection can be marveled at in this 149 m² suite. The previous owner Anton Ötzelt once housed his important collection of paintings in the former Ringstrasse palace that is now home to the hotel. The suite is now being transformed again into a private art gallery with works by Marc Chagall, Emil Nolde, Edgar Degas, and Claude Monet, and makes the Ritz-Carlton, Vienna, an art hotel.

1 of 4
Sans Souci hotel room suite with painting by Roy Liechtenstein
Have you ever spent a night with Roy Lichtenstein? At the Hotel Sans Souci, there are ...© Sans Souci/Titze
Sans Souci hotel room suite with painting by Roy Liechtenstein
... two suites that hit the mark with paintings by the Pop Art artist.© Sans Souci/Titze
Sans Souci, photography by Bert Stern
Pictures by the famous New York fashion photographer Bert Stern can be seen in the restaurant.© Sans Souci/Titze
Hotel Sans Souci
Pretty much right next to Vienna's MuseumsQuartier is the Hotel Sans Souci.© Sans Souci/Titze

Kunstsalon 2.0 – at the Sans Souci

Right next to the MuseumsQuartier is a hotel that accommodates big names. But we're not talking about the guests. The stars here are hanging on the walls. Above all Pop Art stars like Roy Lichtenstein, Steve Kaufmann and James Rizzi. Austrian artists like Herbert Brandl and Hildegard Joos can also be discovered at the Sans Souci.

In 2014, the Sans Souci also revived an old Viennese tradition: in the "Kunstsalon", 24 guests have the possibility of an exclusive viewing in a Viennese museum on a curator-led tour after the museum closes for the day. Afterwards, the guests can chat at length over dinner in the museum's own restaurant about what they've experienced. The "Kunstsalon" – a place of encounter in the heart of the city's art scene.

1 of 4
Artworks in the lobby of a hotel
© Hyatt Regency Vienna
Artworks in a hotel suite
© Hyatt Regency Vienna
Artworks in the lobby of a hotel
© Hyatt Regency Vienna
Artworks in a hotel suite
© Hyatt Regency Vienna

Art Collection at the Hyatt Regency Vienna

Located in Vienna’s historic Belvedere Quarter, the Hyatt Regency Vienna uses its setting as the foundation for a thoughtfully curated art concept inspired by Prince Eugene. Drawing on his legacy as a major figure in European art and cultural history, the hotel places contemporary art at the heart of the guest experience, creating a dialogue between its historic surroundings and a distinctly modern perspective. Designed by Renzo Piano, the hotel is conceived as a place of exchange, where architecture and art complement one another. The works on view were selected in collaboration with renowned Viennese galleries and are displayed primarily in the hotel’s public spaces, including the lobby, as well as in selected guest rooms.

1 of 4
Halle des Hotel Stefanie mit Antiquitäten
The hall of Hotel Stefanie© Schick Hotels Wien
Hotel Stefanie Waschtisch-Garnitur von Kronprinzessin Stefanie
Vanity set of Crown Princess Stefanie© Schick Hotels Wien
Hotel Stefanie Kaiserschlüssel eines Hofkämmerers
An original imperial court key of the imperial chamberlain of Emperor Franz Joseph I© Schick Hotels Wien
Hotel Stefanie Uhrenvitrine mit historischen Uhren
Historic clocks are also part of the collection.© Schick Hotels Wien

Antiquities in Vienna's oldest hotel

Vienna's oldest hotel? Hotel Stefanie on Taborstrasse, which was first mentioned in a document in 1600. It is therefore only too fitting that the hotel is just brimming with antiquities. The hotel's owner is a passionate collector and makes his treasures accessible to hotel guests. Among them are not only special pieces of furniture like historic closets and commodes. Also part of the collection are treasures like an original vanity set of the Crown Princess Stefanie from the 19th century as well as an original imperial court key of the imperial chamberlain of Emperor Franz Joseph I. There are also clocks, fine porcelain, and historic uniforms to marvel at. In no other hotel can you dive deeper into Vienna's eventful history.

1 of 3
Art at Hotel Wilhelmshof - Photography by Andreas Reimann
The decor of the Hotel Der Wilhelmshof features a plethora of artworks. These include the now famous portraits of Romy Schneider by Andreas Reimann.© Hotel Wilhelmshof GmbH
Art in Hotel Wilhelmshof - Object by Valentin Ruhry
Valentin Ruhry is also represented.© Hotel Wilhelmshof GmbH
Art in Hotel Wilhelmshof - Image by Daniel Ballweg
At the Wilhelmshof, there are also pictures by Daniel Ballweg.© Hotel Wilhelmshof GmbH

Der Wilhelmshof: where appreciation of art meets sustainability

The Hotel Der Wilhelmshof, a family-run hotel a stone’s throw from the Prater, is an establishment where art connoisseurs will feel very much at home. Guests are surrounded by works of art throughout the hotel, from the artfully designed staircase up to the bedrooms and down to the creatively decorated garage. Pop art creations by Andreas Reimann, whose portraits of Romy Schneider have become immensely popular, are as much a part of the decor as artworks by Valentin Ruhry, Daniel Ballweg and many more artists. Above all, however, the Wilhelmshof bears the artistic signature of Ty Waltinger. The Viennese artist, who passed away in 2022, conceived the overall design of the hotel. This design involves selecting wall colours and materials to complement the artworks in order to make them all the more striking. The Wilhelmshof is not only an art-lover’s paradise, it is also eco-friendly: the hotel has in fact been certified with the Austrian Eco-Label.

Hotel Altstadt Vienna

Hyatt Regency Wien

Vienna City Card
Vienna City Card  discount: -20%
Additional information on the offer:

Rabatt ausschließlich bei Direktbuchung im Hotel erhältlich (telefonisch oder per mail). Nicht mit anderen Rabatten kombinierbar. Bei der Buchung/Reservierung muss bekanntgegeben werden, dass du Kartenbesitzer/in einer Vienna City Card bist und den Rabatt einlösen möchtest. Zeige beim Check-In deine Vienna City Card vor und genieße deinen Aufenthalt mit -20%. Das Angebot gilt auf den tagesaktuellen Zimmerpreis, auf Anfrage und nach Verfügbarkeit.

Kontakt:
Telefon: +43 1 211 50-200
E-Mail: reservierung@schick-hotels.com

Book now with discount:

Der Wilhelmshof

Fancy more?