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About this property
The luxurious Hotel Ambassador is located on the Kärntner Straße shopping street in the centre of Vienna, just 200 metres from the Stephansplatz and Karlsplatz Underground Stations. It offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Opened in 1898, the Ambassador Hotel has hosted famous guests such as Marlene Dietrich and Mark Twain. It is within a short walking distance from major sights such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Imperial Palace, and the State Opera. Hotel Ambassador’s spacious and elegant rooms are individually decorated with select antiquities. They include adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, and a safe. The restaurant serves Austrian cuisine and seasonal dishes. The winter garden overlooks the historic Neuer Markt square. The atrium bar serves cocktails, coffee and snacks. In summer, guests can relax in the open-air café on Kärntner Straße. The Hofburg Congress and Event Centre is a 10-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Lift
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fayqa
United Arab Emirates
“The location is amazing in the heart of the city. The staff were very kind. The room is huge and the decoration is so nice and looks vintage.” - Ana
Romania
“We love the location of the hotel that is why we keep returning here.” - Jenny
United Kingdom
“Stunning oldie worldly hotel. Beautiful atmosphere & architecture.” - David
Australia
“Location, beautiful building, grand palace. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Good breakfast. Nice bar.” - Angela
Romania
“The hotel has an excellent location, in the centre near shopping area and restaurants, but it is located on the side in a quiet piazzetta. Stephanplatz is 4 minutes walking distance. Breakfast is great with good variety, it even has fish eggs and...” - Gemma
United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff. Amazing location and spacious rooms. Everything was great.” - Andrew
Australia
“Brilliant location. Historical hotel. Staff are fantastic.” - Dragana
Serbia
“The hotel is located on a beautiful square right in the heart of the city center. It is within walking distance of all major cultural and artistic attractions, including museums, opera houses, and historic landmarks. It’s also in the middle of the...” - Guy
Australia
“Great location in the heart of the city , walking distance to a lot of sights” - Fira
Romania
“I have been a customer of this hotel for many years and I am pleased to note that it has completely maintained its standard. The rooms look very good, the cleanliness is perfect, the breakfast is as good and extremely rare, it is at the same price...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Ambassador
- CuisineEuropean
- AmbianceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
When booking for more than 15 nights, different cancellation policies may apply. In this case you will be contacted by Hotel Ambassador.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.