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Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna
Vienna, Austria · Anantara · Grand Luxury
Architect Theophil Hansen designed this Ringstrasse palace for Vienna's 1873 World Exhibition, and it spent roughly 140 years afterward as government ministry offices before its first hotel conversion. It opened as Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna in 2013, keeping Hansen's neo-Renaissance facade and grand staircases behind a five-star interior, then became Anantara's Austrian debut after Minor Hotels took over the building in 2024.
- 152 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Innere Stadt
- Rooms from 344 sq ft (32 m²)
- Architect: Theophil Hansen
About Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna
- Theophil Hansen, the architect behind Vienna's Musikverein concert hall and the Austrian Parliament building, designed this palace for the 1873 World Exhibition.
- The building served as government ministry offices for about 140 years before its first conversion into a hotel in 2013.
- It opened in March 2013 as Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna, the Kempinski brand's flagship property in the city.
- Minor Hotels took over the building in 2024 and rebranded it Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna, the brand's first hotel in Austria.
- Entry-level rooms start at 344 sq ft (32 m²).
History
Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna opened under the Kempinski brand in 2013 after a major conversion of the historic Palais Hansen on Vienna’s Ringstraße. The palace was originally designed by architect Theophil Hansen for the 1873 World Exhibition and later adapted for modern hotel use. Kempinski’s reopening preserved the landmark’s neo-Renaissance character while creating a contemporary luxury hotel with a large spa and events spaces. The property is known for blending imperial-era architecture with a modern five-star city-hotel format in central Vienna.
The setting
Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna sits toward the north of Innere Stadt in Vienna. Innere Stadt is Vienna inside the Ring: palaces, coffeehouses, and an evening that still believes in dressing for the opera. The first district is walkable and quietly nocturnal. 1 km from Hofburg Palace.
Restaurants and bars
- EDVARD — Restaurant · International · Chef Paul Gamauf (Executive Chef) · One MICHELIN Star
- Brasserie Sophie — Restaurant · European
- Theo's Lounge & Bar — Bar
- The Wine Room — Restaurant · European
Experiences
- Anniversary experience celebrating 25 years of Anantara — Signature anniversary experience described as available exclusively at Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel.
- Michelin-starred dining at EDVARD — Michelin-starred EDVARD with modern, sustainable tasting menus built on seasonal flavours, led by Chef Paul Gamauf.
- Anantara Spa wellness journeys — Wellness journeys inspired by Eastern traditions and modern practices, with heated hydropool, Finnish sauna and signature massage.
- Sophie's Brunch — Vienna's ultimate brunch experience at Brasserie Sophie.
- Designer Dining — Private lunch in Michelin-starred excellence, available on request with 48 hours' notice.
- Spice Spoons — A classic Viennese cooking experience, available on request with 24 hours' notice.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Cigar lounge
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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