I generally prefer modern hotels over “classical” ones, and I’m still trying to figure out how I feel about this one. But I can’t help but notice that it has three chandeliers, which is a new hotel record for me.

I’m still trying to figure out whether the rest of the decor is worthy of Louis XIV or Hugh Hefner, though..

Thoughts?

Posted on January 30th, 2013 by lucky
Filed under: Hotels, SPG | 19 Comments »

  1. January 30th, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Michael said,

    I love them except when I’m in earthquake country.

  2. January 30th, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Blandon said,

    But…they’re…so…pretty!

  3. January 30th, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    AC said,

    Wait there is even a chandelier in the bathroom. wow…

  4. January 30th, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    Nancy said,

    That carpeting has got to go! (Far too many patterns in one space.)

  5. January 30th, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Alejandro said,

    You in Downton Abbey episode?

  6. January 30th, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Kim said,

    Hotel Bristol? Was there last March and loved every minute. Slept with the windows open in the dead of winter in the most comfy bed ever!!!

  7. January 30th, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    lucky said,

    @ AC — Yep!

    @ Kim — Nope, the Starwood property across the street. My window is wide open as well!

  8. January 30th, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Tom said,

    lucky, technically [per the hotel web site] you are “Living like an empress: The Elisabeth Suites are named after the great empress, consort of Emperor Franz Josef I”

    Louis XIV would never consorted in such a spare environment…just saying.

    You should find the chandeliers most empressive!

  9. January 30th, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    lucky said,

    @ Tom — ROFL!

  10. January 30th, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Carl said,

    I think in Vienna such surroundings are expected, so enjoy! Watch Amadeus while you are at it.

  11. January 30th, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    chasgoose said,

    Love the Imperial Hotel, their FHR breakfast is also pretty spectacular if I recall. Although the room key situation is fairly strange.

  12. January 30th, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    Erndog said,

    C’mon . . . Hugh Hefner is a class act . . . and my role model!

  13. January 30th, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    Hillrider said,

    Timeless. Much better than the will-be-soon dated Pottery Barn look of the Ws.

  14. January 30th, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Mary Millikin said,

    @Michael, guessing you’re from California. That was my first thought too!

  15. January 30th, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    BothofUs2 said,

    You need a powdered wig to stay in that place!

  16. January 30th, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Tee said,

    Classy, I love it!

  17. January 31st, 2013 at 2:32 am

    Cook said,

    Classical style, any day. Especially in Europe. In Asia, contemporary seems to be the norm.

  18. January 31st, 2013 at 5:09 am

    NB said,

    Where’s a W when you need one? This is classic, fake old style favored by American tourists staying in American chain hotels. Smart European either does it properly or has moved on. Try the Hotel Zacher if you want to see it done well (although do avoid the endless admonishments to buy their overpriced cake).

  19. January 31st, 2013 at 11:39 am

    DougB said,

    This reminded me of a room my wife & I had at the Raphael in Paris. For us, it was a fun “escape” from our typical hotel room experience.

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