Hotel Imperial, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna

Hotel Imperial sits at Kärntner Ring 16. It is a ten-minute walk from St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the same distance from the greenery of the Burggarten.

Most hotels in this part of Vienna trade on proximity to the major thoroughfares, but the Imperial earns its reputation by standing slightly apart from the Kohlmarkt’s frantic shopping crowds. While the restaurants and bars here draw a traditional following, the real draw is the breathing room this location affords. You are close enough to reach the city’s heart in minutes, yet far enough to avoid the density that defines the neighboring districts. It is a better choice than the properties closer to the cathedral if you prefer your walks to be quiet rather than congested.