Located opposite the Vienna State Opera, at one of the city’s most prestigious addresses, the Hotel Bristol has been the focal point of Vienna’s cultural life for over a century. The Art Deco building dates from 1892 and the public areas are decorated in grand style with period furniture, art and antiques. The 150 rooms are beautifully furnished, some with wonderful views of the adjacent Opera House. Dining options include the ‘Bristol Lounge’, where they serve a delicious breakfast and the cosy ‘Bristol Bar’ which is one of the oldest American-style bars in Austria.
On 28 February 2025 the Bristol will close to undergo extensive renovations for approximately three years.
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