Kärtner Ring 8 A-1010 Vienna − Austria
Member of Relais & Chateaux
OUR HOTEL AT THE CENTER OF YOUR JOURNEY
Right on the historic Ring boulevard between the Vienna State Opera and the Musikverein concert hall, Relais & Châteaux’s The Ring Hotel couldn’t be better located in the cultural epicenter of the city. Our hotel also serves as your calm anchor after the hustle and bustle of the city’s streets, giving you a space to relax and feel at home during your stay. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’re sure to appreciate the personal and attentive service from our team during your stay. The team at The Ring Hotel is looking forward to your visit.
The Ring’s majestic 19th century facade stands out on the main street that is lined with the charm of Ringstrasse, Vienna’s historical centre. A stone’s throw away from the opera and just 150 meters from the Musikverein, in the bustling heart of the city, The Ring is both an elegant and contemporary treasure. The beautiful original elevator provides access to the quietest and most intimate rooms from which you can gaze upon the cheerful procession of red and white tramways. The hotel’s crown jewel, the Ring suite, features a balcony overlooking the city, and can accommodate conference meetings and business diners under its magnificent crystal chandelier. In the evening, the restaurant, At Eight, decorated with white tablecloths and warmed by the light of its chandeliers, offers you a chance to discover the essence of Viennese cuisine through the use of seasonal specials.
Whatever you’re after, we’re here to help you achieve it. Our team are here to serve you around the clock, transforming your stay into something spectacular. Whether you’re after last-minute tickets to the opera, or a unique tour of the city, we’re ready to tailor your stay to your individual interests and wishes.
Relais & Châteaux is a collective of truly unique hotels, with each hotel boasting the same exceptionally high standards. The members of this carefully-selected group aren’t just leaders in the hotel industry, but also embody the exemplary culture, history and lifestyle of their region. Shaped by the best hospitality and quality of service, staying here is a truly emotional experience. One of our main objectives is to demonstrate our passion and devotion for Vienna, and share its numerous cultural and culinary gems with our guests.
Tasteful and understated
You can feel the ambiance when you first step into one of our Special Rooms. Sleek, timeless design meets luxurious style, starting from the comfortable bed right down to the smallest elegant detail. The furnishings add to the air of elegance, bridging between modern form and traditional Austrian designs. This is your perfect starting point to sit with a cup of Viennese coffee before heading out to the Vienna State Opera or Musikverein concert hall. Measuring 24-29m² (260-300 sq ft), your own personal hideaway is waiting for you a stone’s throw from the excitement of Vienna’s historic Ring boulevard.
An extraordinary feeling of home
Our X-Ordinary Rooms offer enough space for a wholly personal stay in Vienna that you’ll never forget. These rooms are equipped with tasteful furnishings and function like your own living room to help you unwind and feel at home in the center of Vienna. The relaxed room divisions catch the eye immediately and characterize the ambiance of the room. Depending on the room, extra features include walk-in wardrobes or an elegant sofa. The walk-in wardrobes are a particular favorite amongst our guests, creating a separate dressing area away from the rest of the room. Whether you’re traveling on business or you’re a passionate globetrotter, the 40-50m² (430-530 sq ft) available here is sure to fulfill your heart’s every desire.
Understated Luxury
Welcome to your personal Cosmopolitan Suite. Whether you’ve got to get some work done or you’re going out to enjoy yourself in Vienna’s city center, rest assured that you’re in good hands. Right in the heart of Vienna, your new home away from home has 50-55 m² (530-580 sq ft) of space and is equipped with plenty of modern comforts. The separate sleeping area means it’s easy to host visitors or hold a small-scale meeting in the rest of the room. Thanks to the amount of space available, our suites also work well for families. The high-quality, carefully selected furnishings add to the experience, making your stay exceptionally comfortable.
Feel like a royal
The Ring Suite is exclusively accessible through the hotel’s heritage-protected 100-year-old elevator. As you enter, the first room you’ll come across is the dining room, which boasts an opulent crystal chandelier and artistic wall decorations. The undisputed crown jewel of this 120m² (1300 sq ft) suite is the exquisite balcony. As if watching from a theater box, you can glance out at the events taking place below on Vienna’s grand Ring boulevard. After a performance at the opera, why not come back to your suite and sip on a glass of Champagne with your own personal view of the Vienna State Opera building?
The extensive space available in The Ring Suite is a favorite amongst our stylish international guests, and it is also a popular choice for important business meetings and press conferences. Experience the stately atmosphere with a stay in our most exclusive suite – the experience will stay with you and give you a new perspective on luxury.
Our spa area sits like a crown on the top floor of The Ring Hotel. This is a unique and dreamy space for you to unwind, enjoying the peace and quiet. Recharge your batteries in our sauna whilst enjoying the unmatched view of the Karlskirche. If you feel like indulging your body and mind, why not try one of our numerous treatments. We offer rose-petal foot soaks, aromatherapy massages with fragrant oils, the latest anti-aging treatments, and much more.
Even when you’re traveling, it’s important to get enough exercise. Our workout area is equipped with a full range of the newest machines, giving you everything you need for a successful training session: from cardio right through to weight training. Towels, chilled water and fresh fruit are all provided for you as well.
The striking Ring Suite has become a favorite spot for our guests to hold private business meetings, informal talks, and press conferences. The main reason for this is the discreet, personal atmosphere offered at our hotel. The Ring Suite features a large conference table and its extensive space makes it ideal for all kinds of meetings. As well as the meeting space, we also offer technical equipment, catering and security – whatever you need to ensure your business meeting or conference is a success!
Our award-winning restaurant At Eight showcases regional products and traditional character, breathing fresh life into Viennese culinary classics.
For exceptional dishes, you always need the best ingredients. Fish from the Eishken Estate, fresh vegetables from Waltraud and Michael Bauer’s farm, and unique baked delicacies from the Öfferl bakery – locally-sourced produce is the secret to our success.
An aperitif is the perfect way to begin a grand evening of culinary delights. A glass of fine Champagne accompanied by light, carefully selected appetizers is the perfect prelude to an elegant dinner, or for an evening at the opera.
It’s often the smallest vineyards that have the best potential to bowl you over and open your world to new flavors. Our wine cellar features hand-picked vintages that are truly astounding. We are always excited to share these little-known gems with our guests.
Visiting the Relais & Châteaux restaurant At Eight is the best way to delve into the true essences of Viennese cuisine. Our inspiration comes from traditional dishes, but we reveal brand new sides to the great classics of the region by incorporating fresh new techniques. Hand-picked, regional produce forms the foundations of each of our dishes. From here, our chefs artfully combine flavors to reveal an exciting and surprising plate.
Our heart beats for culinary innovation that rouses emotion with every flavor, yet still has its roots in the great culinary traditions of Vienna. Rene Poysl, Chef de cuisine, delve into fresh culinary ideas, right down to the smallest detail, pouring in our love and patiently refining new dishes. This is how we create new worlds of flavor, full of nuances that succeed in bringing tradition and new techniques together in true harmony.
À la carte
Our main food menu showcases the latest creations on center-stage in the At Eight restaurant. Seasonal produce is particularly important for us, so we regularly refresh our menu throughout the year to ensure our dishes stay fresh and seasonal.
The focus of each menu changes with the seasons, but one thing stays constant: hand-picked, regional produce will always find its way to your table.
Despite the ever-growing list of distinctions, the atmosphere in At Eight is nonetheless relaxing and inviting. The restaurant’s top priority is the imaginative elegance composed into each and every dish. Our restaurant is a well-kept secret amongst visitors of the Vienna State Opera and the Musikverein concert hall. Whether before or after a show, you can be at the At Eight restaurant in a matter of minutes. This perfect location allows for fine cuisine and music culture to comfortably combine into a single, sophisticated evening. Enjoy the unmatched view of Vienna’s grand Ring boulevard as you’re introduced to the culinary soul of the city.
Hidden Gems
We are particularly interested in wines and winemakers that are less well-known, despite their size. On the At Eight wine list, you’ll find insider recommendations for wines from Bulgaria and Croatia, as well as our picks from France, Germany and Austria. Our wines are often from little-known growing regions that we have discovered during our research trips. For anyone looking to explore new tastes and winemakers, our wine cellar will serve as your own personal chamber of curiosities.
Regional. Seasonal. Genuine.
We put great effort into ensuring our ingredients are sourced from the local region as much as possible. It’s important for us to know where the ingredients and produce for each of our dishes comes from. To this end, we keep close contact with all of our suppliers and local producers. Organic farmers, trout fisheries, and bakers – all of our partners share the same passion in their products. This is dedication to quality that you can really taste!
Exceptional cocktails in a truly unique atmosphere. A unique gem in Vienna’s bar scene, Drings cocktail bar’s sensational design is complemented by unparalleled views of the grand Ring boulevard. Our bar manager Mohamed is sure to enchant you with his newest creations. Be sure to try his legendary Gimlet as well!
The name of Drings cocktail bar is a playful portmanteau of ‘drinks’ and ‘Ring’, honoring the grand Ring boulevard just outside. A beloved meeting point for guests at the hotel and the public alike, the bar is the perfect spot for an aperitif before going to the Vienna State Opera. Our hotel bar has earned quite the reputation amongst cocktail enthusiasts for its perfectly mixed drinks and distinguished flavors. This far-reaching reputation is mostly thanks to our engaging, innovative bar team. In summer our bar spills out onto the street, with outside seating for our guests to enjoy cocktails in the open air on the Ring boulevard.
Our team mixes timeless cocktail classics to perfection, but also showcases new creations and unexpected flavor combinations on the main cocktail list. The heart and soul of the bar is our bar manager, Mohamed. Experimenting with interesting and unexpected ingredients, he loves to fascinate guests with intense herbal essences. You’re sure to be enchanted by his passion for the art of mixology, as well as his excellent skill. Make sure that you try his Gimlet – it is truly the best in town!
Alongside the excellent cocktail offering, our bar also boasts a stylish selection of music that attracts many guests in the evenings. Our bar’s unmistakable design and relaxed ambiance have visitors coming back again and again. With a Manhattan in hand and a seat on Vienna’s Ring boulevard, watching the lively goings-on, it can almost feel like time is passing in slow-motion when you’re chilling at the Drings cocktail bar.
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Hotel: The Ring Hotel
Address: Kärtner Ring 8 A-1010 Vienna
Region: Vienna
Country: Austria
Official website: theringhotel.com
Telephone: +43/1/22122
Fax: +43/1/22122-900
Hotel email: info@theringhotel.com