At a Glance
This palatial two-bedroom suite at the Hapsburg’s sprawling summer residence offers the utmost in luxury, stunning views and, of course, artful Rococo interiors.
Review
For aspiring royalty, there is no better accommodation in Vienna than the suite at the Schönnbrunn Palace, which is open to overnight guests. While the city’s top luxury hotels can claim to be palatial and opulent, a stay at the royal family’s former summer residence—an actual palace with over 1,400 rooms—is as authentic as it gets. The nearly 1,800-square-foot two-bedroom suite—complete with a salon, living room and kitchenette—is operated by Austria Trend Hotels, whose nearby Parkhotel Schönnbrunn offers hotel services to guests staying in these sumptuous quarters. The interiors have been restored in keeping with their original décor (the palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and feature Maria-Theresa chandeliers, stucco detailing and imperial damask linens. The accommodation’s star attributes are its views; the suite looks out on the extensive formal gardens and the nearly 400-acre Schlosspark.
Who Should Stay
Anyone celebrating a special occasion or those looking for over-the-top accommodations who don’t mind being outside the city center.
Written by Emma Pierce
