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Hotel Altstadt Vienna vs Ambassador Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Altstadt Vienna is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Ambassador. Hotel Altstadt Vienna ranks #8 in Vienna with approval from 13 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Afar Magazine.

Hotel Altstadt Vienna
Hotel Altstadt Vienna
8 / 10
Kirchengasse 41, Vienna 1070, Austria
From $157 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"From the outside you would never guess the tasteful and individual mix of art, design and charm behind the facade of this pretty Viennese patrician house."
Concierge Concierge
"All the variety only adds to the sense of an organic, personalized hotel, as do the cozy lounge and breakfast room."
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Ask for the room with the freestanding club-foot tub.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Centrally located in Vienna's Spittelberg quarter, the Altstadt offers 42 unique rooms and suites in a renovated Patrician house." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A cut above most other pensions, with laid-back, well-informed staff, a relaxing lounge and full-on buffet breakfast."
Star Service Star Service
"This is hands-down one of the most endearing and clever boutique hotels in the city, and its location is perfect for young Bohemians." Full review
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Be sure to take a peek into the room with the grand piano.
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Ambassador Hotel
Ambassador Hotel
8 / 10
Karntner Strasse 22 / Neuer Markt 5, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $196 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The Ambassador is one of the city's most venerable institutions. The style is resolutely traditional, although never at the expense of modern comfort."
Frommer's Frommer's
"It's no Bristol or Imperial, but it's quite posh nonetheless. The Ambassador couldn't be better located." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Prices vary by season and demand, but even in May and September you can find well-priced rooms in the historic Ambassador." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Baroque architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach constructed this house in the late 17th century and in 1898 it was turned into a hotel... still one of Vienna’s most charming hotels."
Star Service Star Service
"Located in the main pedestrian area, midway between the Parkring and Stephansplatz, not far from its modern nemesis, the superior DO & CO, this old-fashioned favorite is has seen better days." Full review
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