ALTSTADT VIENNALocated in Spittelberg area of the 7th district: This restored 19th-century patrician house is a careful blend of old and new. Each of the 42 rooms tells a story - even those made completely modern with cutting-edge design (renowned architect Matteo Thun designed nine rooms). Evey afternoon brings complementary tea and cake in the Red Salon.
RATHAUS WINE & DESIGN8th district, Josefstadt: Start your wine education in one of this hotel's 39 gemlike rooms - each named after a leading Austrian winemaker, decorated with vineyard photos, and stocked with his and her wines. The hotel's wonderful, minimalist wine bar highlights a select winemaker every month. Don't miss out on the breakfast - it's divine.
HOTEL SACHER1st district: The Sacher is a Viennese institution in the city's lovely heart. The rooms and suites are utterly royal; not two are the same. Enjoy dinner (with piano music) at the Rote Bar, thw award-winning restaurant whose "winter garden" provides great sophisticated atmosphere.