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Rosewood Vienna vs The Ritz-Carlton
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The Ritz-Carlton is $285 a night less. They are 922 metres apart.
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The honest take
Rosewood Vienna is on Petersplatz, inside two converted historic buildings a few steps from St Stephen's Cathedral, and it comes in slightly cheaper at $2,473 against the Ritz-Carlton's $2,588. The Ritz-Carlton sits on the Ringstrasse in a former palais, and it wins on facilities with the largest indoor pool in Vienna and a golf offering the Rosewood doesn't have. Both are rated highly by guests, with the Ritz-Carlton carrying far more reviews (2,251 versus 701) at a very similar score. If you want to fall out of the hotel into the old city, book Rosewood; if you want a proper spa and pool day between sightseeing, book the Ritz-Carlton.
The look and the feel
Rosewood Vienna
Rosewood Vienna occupies two joined historic buildings, the former Austrian National Bank headquarters and an adjoining palais, right against Petersplatz in the pedestrian core of the first district. The scale is bank-vault grand: high ceilings, stone facades, a lobby that trades on the gravity of the original architecture rather than reinvented flourish. Guests are handed cathedral bells and cobblestones the moment they step outside, which gives the whole stay a sense of being lodged inside the city's oldest fabric rather than beside it. It draws a guest who wants the postcard version of Vienna outside the window and doesn't mind paying for that proximity.
Right for guests who want to be inside the historic core, cathedral-close, and treat the hotel as a base rather than a resort.
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton sits in a 19th-century palais on the Ringstrasse, the grand boulevard that circles the old town, giving it a more processional, imperial front door than Rosewood's tucked-away square. Inside, the mood leans toward polished marble bathrooms, contemporary furnishings layered over the historic shell, and a rooftop bar, Atmosphere, that trades the cathedral view for a wider skyline. The spa is the real set-piece here, built around Vienna's largest indoor pool and a full menu of saunas and steam, plus Susanne Kaufmann treatments. It suits a guest who wants the wellness and dining programme to be as much a destination as the city itself.
Right for guests who want a serious spa and pool, a rooftop bar, and the wider Ringstrasse setting as part of the stay.
Booking the cheaper Rosewood means giving up the Ritz-Carlton's pool and golf facilities, which aren't on Rosewood's list at all.
Rosewood's setting on Petersplatz, folded into the oldest part of Vienna beside the cathedral, is the more beautiful place simply to stand still in.
The numbers
| Rosewood Vienna | The Ritz-Carlton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $915 | $630 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 701 | 2251 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 922 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Rosewood Vienna has
Nothing on our list that The Ritz-Carlton lacks.
Only The Ritz-Carlton has
- Pool
- Golf
What guests actually say
Rosewood Vienna
- elegant, calm interior design
- rooftop bar with knowledgeable bartender
- good location
- price versus quality
The Ritz-Carlton
- late night pool
- comfortable beds
- slow breakfast service
- room cleaning not great
“Very slow service at breakfast.”
Rosewood guests seem happier overall, praising its elegant design and rooftop bar with only mild price gripes, whereas Ritz-Carlton guests note service and cleaning shortfalls despite comfortable beds.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Rosewood Vienna
- Deluxe King Room - DlkRoom Only$915
- Deluxe Twin Room - DltRoom Only$915
- Deluxe King RoomRoom Only$928
The Ritz-Carlton
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non SmokingRoom Only$612
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 1 King Bed Non RefundableRoom Only$633
- Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non SmokingRoom Only$633
In guests' own words
The Ritz-Carlton
10/10
“Excellant stay”
Everything
8/10
Late night pool. Comfortable beds
Very slow service at breakfast. Room cleaning not great.
About each
Rosewood Vienna
Luxurious Accommodation Experience opulence at its finest at Rosewood Vienna. Nestled in the heart of Vienna, our 5-star hotel boasts elegantly designed rooms with top-notch amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Wellness and Dining Indulge in relaxation at our spa center, where you can rejuvenate your body and mind. After a day of…
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The Ritz-Carlton
Luxurious Accommodation Experience the perfect blend of luxury and modern design at The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna. Each air-conditioned room and suite offers free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a marble bathroom with premium toiletries. Relaxation and Wellness Unwind at The Ritz-Carlton Spa featuring the largest indoor pool in Vienna. Enjoy spa treatments with…
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Facilities, in full
Rosewood Vienna
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
The Ritz-Carlton
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
Where they are
Petersplatz 7Schubertring 5-7
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