Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, ViennavsHotel Erzherzog Rainer
Both Hotel Bristol Vienna and Hotel Erzherzog Rainer are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Bristol Vienna ranks significantly higher than Hotel Erzherzog Rainer. Hotel Bristol Vienna comes in at 89 with recommendations from 13 reviews including Star Service, Frommer's and Hideaway Report.
Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna
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Kaerntner Ring 1, Vienna 1015, Austria
From $260/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 
 "This traditional hotel is run with dedication and Viennese charm." 
 "From the outside, this six-story landmark, a Westin hotel, looks no different from Vienna's other grand buildings; but connoisseurs of Austrian hotels maintain that this is a superb choice." Full review
 ""Centrally located across the street from the opera house," this hotel has rooms that "take your breath away" with rich textiles and marble, crystal, and gold accents." 
 "An Art Nouveau building dating from 1884 providing a bit more cosiness than many other five-star hotels." 
 "Grand 19th-century hotel with lavish fin de siècle interiors and Restaurant Bristol, serving some of the city’s best Wiener schnitzel, in a prime location—just opposite the State Opera." Full review
 "One of the top addresses in town, where celebrities and politicians stay for official or private visits. The 140 rooms offer great views of the Staatsoper opposite." 
 "This supremely successful operation has arguably the best location on the Ring, and it is connected to an upscale mall." Full review
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Be sure to peek at one of the hotel's treasures, a large painting on the mezzanine level of the hotel's founders seated in its original restaurant.
 "Old-world extravagance and state-of-the-art amenities." 
Luxury
 "An elegant luxury property right across from the Vienna State Opera. It's a long-time favorite of opera fans jet setters." Full review
84.9
 ""Centrally located across the street from the opera house," this hotel has rooms that "take your breath away" with rich textiles and marble, crystal, and Goldaccents." Full review
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Ask for a top-level room overlooking the Ringstrasse—"in the evening, you can watch the sun set over the mountains."
Hotel Erzherzog Rainer
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Wiedner Hauptstr 27 - 29, Vienna A-1040, Austria
From $311/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 
 "Only 5 minutes by foot to the Vienna State Opera and Kärntnerstrasse, with a U-Bahn stop just steps away. The bedrooms are well decorated and come in a variety of sizes." Full review
 "Located a 15-minute stroll south of Karlsplatz, this is yet another solid midrange offering from homegrown heroes Schick Hotels." Full review
Mid-Range
 "This classic, mid-range hotel -- one of five in Vienna privately owned by the Schick family -- offers comfortable accommodations in the city’s conveniently-located 4th District." Full review