Le Meridien Vienna

Hotel Description

Le Meridien Vienna is directly located on the famous Ringstrasse, only a stroll away from the Vienna State Opera and the Imperial Hofburg Palace. All historical attractions and shopping areas are within walking distance. Near the hotel, guests will find perfect connections with public transport and the Vienna International Airport is only a short 30 minutes drive.

Comprising 294 Art + Tech guest rooms complete with high speed internet access, 8 conference rooms, lobby, bar lounge, Café "Boulevard", Restaurant & Bar "Shambala", and a 420 square metres hotel wellness area with pool, Le Meridien Vienna is a magical stage set for the world's high profile travellers.

Le Meridien Vienna offers the ultimate in innovative luxury and service. This experience includes the specially designed beds from Ligne Roset and 39cm mattresses from Sealy, a 107cm plasma screen TV in every room as well as a free standing power shower, incorporating body jets and glass screens in every bathroom.

Our Bar & Restaurant "Shambala" (128 seats) created by Michel Rostang, a well-known Michelin Chef from Paris - is a place of relaxed atmosphere and the height of good taste. Our glamorous Bar "Shambala" allows guests to unwind after a strenuous day and our Café "Boulevard" - a modern twist of a typical Café - is an extraordinary refuge from urban life.

The conference area with a total of 1.100 square metres has the capacity to cater for 12 to 400 persons. These facilities are enhanced by state of the art-technology and personalised service where we will do our utmost to make your event a unique and memorable experience!

Additional services including concierge, 24-hour room service, express check-in and check-out, laundry, bellboy are available. Beneath the hotel is public parking with direct access to reception.

Restaurants and Bars

Bar & Restaurant "Shambala" - Our Bar & Restaurant "Shambala" boasts striking architecture, innovative interior design and focuses on exotic, fresh and healthy food of the highest possible standard.
Stunning food, vibrant atmosphere, impeccable service, understated design and a lot of soul blends to create a high impact venue with a fantastic buzz.
Michel Rostang's creation of "Cuisine Mondiale" embraces the ultimate expression of culinary freedom and sophistication, where anything is possible.

Open - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (last kitchen order 11:30 pm)

Bar "Shambala" - High end glamour ambiance which is not constrained by conventions, but evokes coolness and passion for life.
Bar "Shambala" is not only the most glamorous gateway to our dazzling Restaurant Shambala but a living and breathing stage set for innovative drinks, up-beat music, conversation and people watching.
Professional yet cool barmen and the best Lounge DJs in town, combined with Le Meridien's commitment to excellence, create the quintessence of hip and trendy hyper chic.

Open - 11:00 am - 2:00 am

Café Boulevard - Sun drenched with the boulevards of Vienna seen through its wide windows, Café Boulevard is an enclave in a hectic world, providing the perfect setting – morning, noon and evenings to enjoy outstanding pastries, sandwiches and coffee and watching the enchanting dreamscape of Vienna's bustling city life.
Offering the best of French, Viennese and Italian coffee culture, Café "Boulevard" walks the line between a traditional coffee house and a modern coffee place, combining the best of both and creating its own melee of style within.

Open - 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Leisure Information

Most of Vienna's cultural institutions, sights, landmarks, shopping malls are within walking distance from the Hotel or otherwise easily reachable by public transport.

Vienna is:

The imperial city, the centuries-old heritage of the House of Habsburg with the imperial Hofburg Palace, magnificent Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palaces. The Imperial Riding School and the Treasure Chamber. Glorious buildings along Ringstrasse - the 'showcase of the monarchy' and the imperial art collections.
The world capital of music and art - Operas at Vienna State Opera, Volksoper, Kammeroper comprising over 50 operas and 40 ballets. During the summer open-air performances are broadcasted on a gigantic screen on the square in front of the city hall. Musical Playhouses Theater an der Wien, Raimundtheater, and Ronacher have given the international musical scene a new impetus. Concerthalls as Musikverein ( New Year´s Concert) and Konzerthaus with concerts almost every day. Museums as worldwide most significant Albertina , Museum of Fine Arts, KunstHaus Wien, Museum of Applied Arts, Secession, Museums Quarter, and many more
The city for recreation and sports. 60 km green, provides beaches in the midst of the city on the Danube Island with famous Copa Cagrana, enjoyments beside the water, Inline Skating, Bicycle tours, sailing and surfing, riding, golf. Vienna City Marathon. Vienna woods with wine taverns on the outskirts, Donauauen National Park, Summer Stage on the Danube Canal,. New Year's Party in the old city, Danube Island Festival with free concerts and performances of pop, rock, country and folk. Prater Park. 800 km of bicycle paths in the city.
The city for connoisseurs - from the flea Market to the magic of Christmas Markets, open-air stalls at the famous Naschmarkt or purveyors to the imperial court and international flagship stores in the very city centre.

Sports and Leisure

• 420 sqm wellness area on 1st banquet level
• Fitness room fully equipped
• Indoor swimming pool
• Sauna
• Steam bath
• Jacuzzi
• Solarium
• Massage on request
• Sport facilities nearby
• Golf - 30 mins away
• Horseriding
• Tennis and Squash
• Jogging
• Sailing
• Nearby Amenities and sports facilities
• Solarium
• Golf
• Horse riding
• Tennis and Squash
• Sailing
• Tourist Guide for half day on request
• Historical City Tour with Schönbrunn on request
• Danube Panorama Tour with boat ride on request
• Fiaker Horse carridge City Tour 20 min or 1 hour on request
• Guided Bicycle Tours 5 hours on request ( incl. Delivery of bicycle to the hotel)

Hotel Location

Le Meridien Vienna boasts an ideal location right in the heart of the city centre, Vienna's first district. Situated on the famous Vienna Ringstrasse, the hotel is just opposite the renowned Vienna State Opera and the Imperial Hofburg Palace.

All the important tourist attractions and shopping areas are within walking distance. Public transportation connections are perfect and the Vienna International Airport is a short 30 minutes' drive away.

Distance from Airport to the Hotel

Vienna International Airport ( VIE )
Distance from airport - 20 km - 12 miles - 30 minutes

Transportation to the Hotel

Our Welcome Service "Austrina Business Cars & VIP Sightseein" to and from the airport takes approximately 20 minutes. The transfer with air-conditionned luxury-limousines costs 40,- EUR.

A train called CAT runs from the City Terminal directly to and from the airport at EUR 9.00 one way per person. From City Terminal subway number U4 runs directly to the subway station 'Karlsplatz-Oper' where the hotel is located.

A shuttle bus also runs to the airport and costs EUR 5.00 per person to and from Schwedenplatz. From Schwedenplatz. U1 runs to the subway station 'Karlsplatz-Oper'.

The prices mentioned are purely indicative and may be changed without advice.

Travel Information

Citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria and Israel, most of the countries of North and South America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand do not need a visa, just a valid passport.

When in doubt if a visa is required, contact the Austrian Consulate or Embassy in your home country before departure.

Travellers who need a visa can be provided with the new Schengen Visa, issued by all Schengen countries and valid for all these countries up to three months. 'Schengen Land' at the moment consists of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. German is the official language however English is widely spoken.

Amenities In Hotel

• 24 hour front desk
• Bellman and porter
• Business Centre and secretarial service
• Car rental desk (via concierge)
• Currency exchange
• Disabled ramp and wheelchair access
• Doctor on call
• Elevators
• Express check-in/check-out
• Florist (next door)
• Multilingual staff
• Non-smoking rooms
• Outdoor and indoor parking (with direct access to hotel)
• Valet parking

Food & Beverage - Children less than 4 years old eat free from breakfast buffets. Bottles warmed up free of charge.

Pet Information
Pets are allowed in the hotel (except in the Restaurant & Bar Shambala) at a daily charge of EUR 15.00. Please contact the hotel prior for confirmation.

Plug / Voltage Information
Country - Austria
Voltage - 230V

Room Information

Designed in a dramatically different style, Le Meridien's 294 Art + Tech rooms offer the ultimate in innovative luxury and an environment that will engage, surprise and intrigue. Surfaces are kept clear; satin stainless steel, frosted or etched glass provide a minimalist clutter-free feel.

A distinguished room concept based on art, technology and meticulous detailing. All rooms come with glass-etched, handcrafted and lightened headboards, locally inspired backlit photographs, a wall-mounted 42-inch (107 cm) plasma screen TV providing video and music on demand and free of charge high speed Internet access. Beds developed exclusively for le Meridien by Ligne Roset of France featuring 39 cm high mattresses by Sealy all with crisp white linen, cotton duvets and a choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows ensure the ultimate sleeping experience.

The bathrooms boast glass freestanding power shower incorporating body jets and glass screens, as well as an etched glass wash basin that sits on a limestone top wash table to match the finish of the limestone flooring. Specially commissioned amenities include luxury toiletries and an exclusive bar of Hermes soap.

The hotel features 36 junior suites from 45 to 70 square metres and 258 Superior, Deluxe and Executive Rooms from 30 to 45 square metres (including 3 handicapped rooms).

In-room Amenities

• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Bath and separate shower
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Cable movies
• Computer Dataport
• Free nightly shoe shine
• Fresh fruit (VIPs)
• Full length mirror
• Hairdryer
• Handicapped rooms capabilities (3 rooms)
• High Speed Internet access (free of charge)
• International direct dial telephone
• Interconnecting rooms
• Iron and ironing board
• Laundry service
• Minibar
• Remote-controlled cable television
• Room service
• Safety deposit box/In-room safe in laptop-size with socket for charging
• Smoke detectors
• Sprinkler system
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Turndown service
• Umbrellas
• Voicemail
• Voltage 230
• Wake up call