Vienna has gained a new hotspot with the opening of the Imperial Riding School Hotel in May 2024. The historic building, lovingly renovated, combines Vienna's rich history with modern luxury and offers guests an unrivalled experience with Saint Charles products.
New city centre hotel with history
The Imperial Riding School Hotel has 342 luxurious guest rooms and suites, a spacious wellness area with indoor pool and a restaurant in Vienna's largest private city centre garden. The restaurant "Elstar - The Garden" and the stylish bar "The Farrier" invite you to enjoy culinary delights in a unique ambience. The hotel is ideally located between Ungargasse, Linke Bahngasse and Rennweg, and is attractive for both tourists and business travellers.
The building, originally built as the Harrach Garden Palace in 1727 and later used as a military riding school, has been extensively renovated over the last 18 months. Particular attention was paid to preserving the historical elements while at the same time integrating modern design elements. The new design, carried out by renowned design and architecture firms, combines classic elegance with contemporary style. "The multi-faceted identity of the building is reflected in our new hotel concept, which is characterised by equestrian elegance and an idyllic natural paradise," describes General Manager Jürgen Fleischhacker.
The history of the building is fascinating and multi-layered: originally built as the Harrach Garden Palace, it became a military riding school under Emperor Franz Joseph I. It later housed one of the city's largest cinemas and was eventually used as a garage for electric post buses. Today, after extensive renovation, the Imperial Riding School Hotel shines as a luxurious hotel and skilfully combines past and present.
Armand Thelen, Nina Prinz und Jürgen Fleischhacker (f.l.t.r.) © Philipp Lipiarski
Wild Roots: Natural care from Saint Charles in the heart of Vienna
We at Saint Charles are delighted to be working together on this extraordinary hotel project. Guests at the Imperial Riding School Hotel will be able to experience the Wild Roots range from Saint Charles in the bathrooms. The high-quality natural cosmetics line is based on pure, natural ingredients and offers a soothing care experience.
Wild Roots includes products that have been specially developed to nourish and revitalise the skin. From aromatic shampoos and shower gels to nourishing lotions and creams, every product in the range is free from synthetic additives and rich in natural extracts. The use of the Wild Roots range in the hotel emphasises the Imperial Riding School Hotel's commitment to sustainability and the highest quality.
This co-operation offers guests an additional highlight and turns their stay into a holistically luxurious experience."
Imperial Riding School: A unique experience in Vienna
Experience the perfect symbiosis of historical flair, modern comfort and sustainable care at the Imperial Riding School Hotel - in the heart of Vienna. Visit the Imperial Riding School Hotel and immerse yourself in its fascinating history and modern luxury.
Copyright cover picture, room & bathroom: © Cathrine Stukhard
