Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna, ViennaAnantara Palais Hansen Vienna in Vienna, Austria has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 257 hotels we score in Vienna. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $491 a night (cached, not a live quote).Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna is a five-star hotel set in a Neo-Renaissance palace on the Ringstrasse, built in 1873 to designs by Theophil Hansen. The restored historic building contains contemporary facilities, including a spa with an indoor hydropool, a gym, a restaurant and a business centre, and the hotel welcomes families and pets. Rooms are spacious and modern, with the property offering Vienna's largest Presidential Suites. The location suits visitors who want to explore on foot: the historic centre and Stephansplatz are about a 15-minute walk away, and a U-Bahn station is roughly four minutes from the door. Rates start around $491 a night, so it is a choice for travellers with a generous budget.What stands out

Friendly, professional staff

Spacious, well-kept rooms

High-quality breakfast

Spa and massage services

Watch out for

Expensive nightly rates

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