Palais Coburg Residenz

Coburgbastei 4, Vienna, 1010, Austria

History

Palais Coburg, withal referred to as Palais Saxe-Coburg, is a mansion in Vienna, Austria. The Kohary branch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha were the owners in the past.

Designed in 1839 by architect Karl Schleps in Neoclassical style, Palais Coburg was built from 1840 to 1845 by Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha atop the Braunbastei (Brown Bastion), a component of the Vienna city defenses dating to 1555. It’s sobriquet is the Spargelburg which means "castle of asparagus". It was denominated so for its central portico with many separate columns.

Princess Aurelia of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was the last person to privately own this palace. She was a widow of a prince, who resided there with her family. Later on, in the 1970s they sold the palace. Nowadays it is a luxury hotel sure after extensive renovations. Service at the Palais Coburg Residenz is superb compared to today’s hotels worldwide.

Location and Accommodation

The building is situated in the hub of the historical city, proximate to the Stadtpark, the pedestrian areas, the State Opera House, St Stephan's Cathedral, shopping areas, the main museums and historical buildings. Vienna Airport is approximately 25 km from the hotel.

The city hotel is a fascinating and architecturally unique building. Thirty-five individually equipped luxury suites take into account the different needs and personal tastes of guests. The premises are air-conditioned and guests are welcomed in a lobby with circadian reception and check-out accommodations. Service at the Palais Coburg Residenz include a hotel safe, currency exchange, cloakroom and hoist access to the upper floors. The exclusive spa area offers the ideal setting for rest and relaxation. With its unmatchable event venues the establishment is a genuinely special place. Guests can relish luxurious comforts, striking cuisine at the café and restaurant and first-class wines from 6 distinguished cellars at the bar. Conference facilities are available to business travellers and guests can capitalize on the room and laundry accommodations on offer. Internet access is additionally provided and those guests who are arriving by car may leave their conveyance in the hotel's car park (fees apply) or the garage.

The city suites are located on the first to third floors with views over the old city centre of Vienna. They are situated over 2 floors and appointed in elegant, classical design, offering a living room, guest WC, bedroom with a king-size bed and a luxurious en suite bathroom with a shower, bath and a hairdryer. The ideal service at the Palais Coburg Residenz leaves nothing to be desired of. They additionally have the latest technology and feature flat-screen TVs with satellite/cable TV channels, a radio, hifi with CD and DVD player, a desk PC, Internet access including WLAN Internet access and a direct dial telephone. There is additionally a safe and individually regulated air conditioning and heating. For integrated accomodation, every suite has a kitchen with a minibar, fridge, cooker, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities.