The Imperial Hotel in Vienna

The Imperial Hotel is a mainstay in Vienna. A former private palace, the Imperial is a deluxe hotel that combines luxury with history. The rooms are individually decorated and come with many perks, including a personal butler. Upon arrival, a butler will prepare a rose petal bath, iron your morning newspaper and clean your shoes. He can also suggest an antiquities shopping excursion. The Imperial is decorated with historic paintings. The bathrooms are small but feature marble and pastel silk wallpaper.

The hotel is located in the center of the city, within walking distance of the Aveiro Forum shopping mall, and the Central Canal of Ria de Aveiro. The Imperial is also minutes from the train station, the University of Aveiro, and the Santa Joana Museum. The hotel has 64 double rooms and one single suite. The restaurant serves traditional dishes from the region and hosts events. The hotel also has a swanky bar where guests can dance the night away.

The Imperial Vienna opened in 1873 and has earned its five-star status with excellent service. The 138 rooms are spacious and comfortable, ranging from deluxe to junior suites. Each Deluxe room has plush armchairs and a sofa. Some rooms have connecting doors, while others are equipped with TVs and minibars. The hotel offers valet parking, express check-in, and airport transfers. The hotel offers a gym, sauna, and express check-out. The Imperial Vienna features valet parking and express check-in. All 138 rooms are individually decorated with a rich sense of style and class.

The Imperial Hotel was bought by Compagnia Italiana Grandi Alberghi in 1985. The owner of the company was the Swiss-born Prince Karim Aga Khan. The company was purely Italian until 1994, when it expanded into Austria and Spain. Starwood acquired CIGA and merged it with their own Luxury Collection. The Imperial has since undergone several renovations and a new General Manager was appointed. The Imperial Hotel celebrates its 125th anniversary on April 28, 1998. The hotel is graced with a brass band and a choir from Vienna.

In 1945, the Soviet forces took control of Vienna and set up their headquarters in The Imperial. In 1955, the Soviets gave up control of the city, and the hotel was returned to the Austrian state. In 1998, Starwood Resorts & Hotels bought the Imperial. In 2011, it was sold to the Gurtler family, who also own the Hotel Sacher. In the 2000s, the hotel underwent a major renovation. It has been renamed Hotel Imperial since then.

Founded in 1890, the Imperial Hotel Tokyo has a long history. Its location on the southern edge of the Imperial Palace grounds has attracted high-profile clientele. Rooms are located in the main building and a gleaming tower. The rooms overlook the 40-acre Hibiya Park and the Palace. The hotel has a daily chanoyu (a traditional Japanese breakfast), and an enchanting Old Imperial bar with terracotta tile and murals from the original building.