The only owner-managed Austrian hotel on the Ringstraße. In the heart of the city, the Grand Ferdinand unites the elegance of an earlier era with a contemporary sensibility. Viennese culture is not performed here. It is lived.
At the Grand Ferdinand, we do not look back at tradition – we carry it forward. Free from forced nostalgia. With an openness to what endures. We have no interest in reinventing hospitality. What interests us far more is how tradition is kept alive – and the craft of being a good host.
»Fortune gave me the chance to transform a listed building on Vienna’s Ringstraße into a wonderful hotel. Gloriously contemporary, free from labored retrospection – and filled with a spirit quite unlike any other.«
At the Grand Ferdinand, the bed is taken seriously. Not as a piece of furniture, but as a promise, as it stands at the center of every room. Deep, soft and so inviting that one almost regrets waking up the next morning.
Awarded for sustainability
The hotels of the family-run Florian Weitzer Holding GmbH, based in Graz, have been awarded the internationally recognized “GreenSign Hotel” sustainability certification for the first time — as a commitment to responsible hospitality.
What awaits you at the Grand Ferdinand
The jewel on the Ring.
Le grand art de l’hospitalité.
On request, our concierge will collect your car directly from the hotel entrance – and have it readily available whenever you need it.
€50 per day.
Guests of the Grand Ferdinand may explore Vienna on two wheels – swiftly, in style and at their own pace. A welcome alternative to the Fiaker, and rather nimble on the Ring.
€39 per day, helmet included.
Reserve directly with our concierge.
Swimming under open skies. The rooftop of the Grand Ferdinand is a place to drift – at a steady 23 °C, framed by the historic architecture of the Ringstraße.
Open year-round, 7am – 9pm.
Vienna’s sweet temptations are best enjoyed without restraint. The Grand Ferdinand offers the sporting counterpart – with Technogym equipment.
Something exceptional for every taste.
Who has once tasted the finest, dreams no longer of the ordinary.
Limón
The guest has spoken and he wants to go higher. The Limón on the 8th floor obliges. The kitchens of France, Italy and Spain set the table, while Vienna in all its splendor lies below. Those who have dined up here once rarely find their way back down.
Gulasch & Söhne
The Gulasch & Söhne leads you into temptation and delivers on every promise. The kitchen celebrates the culinary heritage of the Habsburg monarchy, the atmosphere welcomes everyone and the menu leaves nothing to be desired. You come for breakfast. And stay until Vienna sleeps.
Meissl & Schadn
Viennese cooking is more than a tradition – it is the culinary heritage of a world city. The genuine Wiener Schnitzel is not only served here. It is celebrated. With due ceremony, at an address that takes it seriously.
In-house Patisserie
The sweet course, so they say, reveals the true character of a house. The in-house patisserie of the Grand Ferdinand gives no cause for complaint. What is made here is crafted with care – and with the quiet conviction that the finest things are always saved for last.
For those who value privacy and expect style. Our private room on the ground floor, quietly overlooking the courtyard, accommodates up to 40 guests – for private dinners, press events or meetings that leave a lasting impression.
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Location
Ground floor, courtyard side
Gallery
Blessed with beauty
Let’s get Reel
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