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The Leo Grand
Vienna, Austria · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Lenikus turned the baroque house at Bauernmarkt 1 into 76 rooms and saved a roof truss already cleared for demolition. The hotel ties the building to Samuel Oppenheimer, financier to Emperor Leopold I, which is why the suite and the house carry the name Leo. It opened on 14 April 2022, won FIABCI's World Silver prize for heritage in 2024, and the door looks onto the west front of St. Stephen's.
- 76 rooms
- Opened 2022
- Neighborhood: Innere Stadt
- Rooms from 237 sq ft (22 m²)
- Architect: M&S Architekten
About The Leo Grand
- M&S Architekten worked with the monument office and with archaeologists. A movable textile roof covers the courtyard so the restaurant can stay open through winter.
- Lenikus traces the plot to the 12th century and kept the baroque facade, the vaults, and the original roof. Two new attic floors were added on top of that saved truss.
- The restaurants opened in May or June 2022, weeks after the bedrooms. There is a gym and no spa, and Lenikus paid for much of the greened walk beside the hotel.
- Entry-level rooms start at 237 sq ft (22 m²).
History
Lenikus redeveloped the listed baroque house at Bauernmarkt 1 as The Leo Grand, with M&S Architekten. The historic roof truss, already approved for demolition, was kept. The hotel opened on 14 April 2022 with 76 rooms. The house is tied to Samuel Oppenheimer, financier of Emperor Leopold I. In May 2024 the restoration won the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence World Silver award in the heritage category.
The setting
Bauernmarkt 1, also Freisingergasse 4, 1010 Vienna. The door looks toward the west portal of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Innere Stadt. It is not on the Ring.
Restaurants and bars
- The Patio — Restaurant
- Le Fou — Restaurant
Experiences
- Organic winery LENIKUS visit — The hotel's own vineyards at the organic winery LENIKUS in the Austrian countryside, with a visit offered via a link.
- Vienna coffeehouse culture — The hotel celebrates Vienna's coffeehouse culture; matcha is also offered at breakfast.
Amenities
- Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel
- Minibar with first round complimentary
- Organic wines from own vineyards as in-room amenity
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge-style insider tips and dinner reservations arranged on request
- Late check-out on request, subject to availability
- Partner garage about a 6-minute walk from the hotel
Awards
- FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence, World Silver Winner, Heritage (2024)
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