Three Luxury Hotels in Vienna Near the Opera House

Hotel Bristol

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Established in 1894, the Bristol Hotel has preserved its unparalleled character in a luxurious atmosphere rich in culture. Vienna's only fin de siècle hotel, located in the heart of Vienna close to the renowned State Opera, located next to an indoor shopping mall, and only five minutes away from the train station. The famous sights in the city are reachable by a few minutes walk. Amenities provided in each room include air conditioning, electric shades, soundproof windows, TV with cable and satellite programs, direct-dial telephones, safe, and minibar.

The hotel guests can choose from the luxury restaurants in the area.  These include Korso, the award-winning restaurant that features classic Viennese and continental cuisine together with  musical entertainment at night; Sirk Restaurant offers international specialties, notable for its Opera suppers; the American Bar; and Cafe Sirk.

Opera enthusiasts can avail theater ticket service, concierge, chauffeured limousine service. Health buffs can get complimentary access to nearby health club. The Bristol Club rooms has a fully equipped VI.P. Lounge and Business Center, which offers secretarial service, facsimile outlets, phone access, ISTN line, a fireplace, library, private boardrooms, and large meeting rooms. The Hotel Bristol is among the Best Business Hotels of Western Europe.

Hotel Imperial

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Located at the center of Vienna and near the Opera house, the Imperial, while looking grand from the outside, is in fact a warm welcoming hotel. Constructed in 1867 as the residence of the Duke of Wurttemberg, and in 1873, it was transformed into a hotel. To date, it is still the official residence for state visits and host to celebrities and personalities worldwide. The public rooms are spacious,  the accommodations elegant and roomy.

Some famous dining spots in the area include Restaurant Imperial Vienna, Bar Maria Theresia, Cafe Imperial with piano performances daily.  Get a chance to taste their Imperial Torte, the hotel's own specialty cake, which is also available for delivery worldwide.

Hotel Sacher, Vienna

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The Hotel Sacher was built in 1876 in the center of Vienna, opposite the Opera House. It is a favorite rendezvous for Vienna's artists, high society, and political personalities. Guest rooms have silk wall coverings, rich floor carpets, authentic baroque pieces of furniture and original artworks by 19th-century master painters and artists.

For a Viennese luxury dining experience, guests can go to the gourmet restaurant Anna Sacher. The Rote Bar is another dining place worth checkin out.  Guests enjoy dining at the terrace during summertime and listening to piano music in the evening. For sampling other local specialties, Rustic Sacher Stockl is the place to be where you can also listen to zither music in the evening.  

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Three Famous Hotels in Salzburg, Austria

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Three Famous Hotels in Salzburg, Austria

Hotel Goldener Hirsch

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The Hotel Goldener Hirsch is located in the center of the ancient town, close to the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born and near the famous Festival Hall. The hotel was first cited in a written document in 1407, being a testimony to centuries of European cultural heritage. In an atmosphere of elegant hospitality, the captivating charm of the past fuses with the most advanced, cutting-edge luxury.

It features highly acclaimed dining venues:  The Goldener Hirsch restaurant, with its Austrian and international cuisines, is considered the most exclusive rendezvous in Salzburg. The Herzl tavern-restaurant serves regional specialties and draft beers in a rustic ambiance. The bar is the favorite gathering place of various famous personalities worldwide and invites guests to its covered inner courtyard to enjoy more aperitifs.

Hotel Sacher Salzburg 

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The Hotel Sacher Salzburg, formerly the Österreichischer Hof, Salzburg's "Grand Hotel," is located in the heart of Salzburg on the calm Salzach promenade where guests can admire a majestic view of the Hohensalzburg fortress. Since 1866 it has been the very heart and soul of Salzburg's social life, hosting members of ruling families, scientists, aristocrats, actors, poets, and artists. The princely rooms and suites, the tempting restaurants and stately hotel bar all serve to create the unparalleled character of the hotel.

Guests have a wide variety of dining venues to choose from. The gourmet restaurant Zirbelzimmer, Cellar, Salzachgrill, Viennese Cafe, piano bar, Wintergarden and cheerful restaurant terrasse. They all feature international and regional culinary specialties.

Hotel Schloss Fuschl

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Hotel Schloss Fuschl is situated in a reclusive 85-acre park on a peninsula in Lake Fuschl, the unique castle hotel and its extensions upholds the tradition of the high standards of luxury castles. Salzburg archbishops once resided in this area.  The hotel has maintained its unique style, atmosphere, and charm. All guest rooms and private cottages have a lake or park view, highly individualized service, award-winning cuisine and first-class conference and meeting facilities.

Chill out in any of the fine dining and award-winning restaurants with sheltered patio, all overlooking Lake Fuschl. The cigar lounge and Castle bar with an open fireplace are also well worth the visit.

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Three Luxury Hotels in Vienna Near the Opera House


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Northern California Redwood Country

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The Redwood region of Northern California is among the most beautiful areas in the USA. Imposing redwoods line the roads "as far as the fog flows" and the Pacific Ocean crashes into the shoreline. Some of the beaches are rugged and surrounded by dangerous currents. Others are serene and protected, having long empty stretches just made for solitary walks. You could dash up from San Francisco on Highway 101 or you can spend hours wending through the coastline on Highway 1. You could enjoy the Victoriana of Ferndale and Eureka or you can lose yourself in the small fishing villages of Rockport and Noyo. Whale watching is a popular pastime from December to April. The waters might be too cold to swim in, but the fish thrive and are there for the catching. You can get away from it all in the sylvan glens and picnic areas through the Avenue of the Giants, marveling on man's smallness beside a three hundred foot tree. Redwood Country allows you to set your own pace—there are several places to see and things to do near each other, and there are sufficient parks and beaches for you to relax or picnic in, each time the mood strikes. It's a great place for a weekend, or a week.

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