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Vienna Hotel Sacher: Only 49th among the best hotels in the world!
The Hotel Sacher in Vienna will be the first Austrian hotel to be ranked 49th in “The World’s 50 Best Hotels” in 2025.
Vienna Hotel Sacher: Only 49th among the best hotels in the world!
There is reason to be happy in Vienna! The legendary Hotel Sacher has made it into the prestigious list “The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025” and now occupies the proud 49th place. This award not only brings a touch of glamor, but also marks the first time that an Austrian hotel has been honored in this ranking. A very special compliment for the only hotel from German-speaking countries on this list!
The fact that the selection was made by a jury of 800 renowned experts, including hoteliers, gastronomy professionals and travel journalists, gives the success additional weight. On Monday, the staff accepted a banner on the hotel's facade with due applause. Managing DirectorMatthias Winklerpaid tribute to the hundreds of employees who made a crucial contribution to this triumph. Hotel managerAndreas Keeseemphasized that the workforce is the heart of the company. The event is celebrated internally with a special Sachertorte!
A tradition with history
The Hotel Sacher looks back on an impressive history. It was opened in 1876 by Eduard Sacher, the son of the inventor of the famous Sachertorte, and is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Located against the magnificent backdrop of the Vienna State Opera and not far from the city center, the hotel represents a harmonious mix of tradition, luxury and cultural heritage. After Eduard Sacher's death, his wife took over the historical managementAnna Sacher, which made the hotel an institution over the years.
The hotel offers a total of 152 individually designed accommodations, consisting of 86 rooms and 66 suites, many of which have impressive views of the State Opera or St. Stephen's Cathedral. The interior, characterized by warm tones, velvet, parquet floors and marble bathrooms, conveys a feeling of classic elegance. Famous personalities such as John F. Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth II and George Clooney have already felt at home here. A memorable event remains the peace performance by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in a suite of the hotel.
Enjoyment and relaxation
The gastronomy of the Hotel Sacher is another highlight. Guests enjoy elegant dining and fine wines in the themed restaurants and bars such as the Red, Green and Blue Bars. The famous Sacher Café and the Bel Étage invite you to taste the original Sachertorte and other Austrian specialties in a relaxing atmosphere. A spa area with special chocolate treatments and modern fitness facilities rounds off the exclusive offer.
With its excellent location and a high proportion of international guests from around 100 different countries, while the local proportion is only 8 percent, the Hotel Sacher attracts many travelers. A happy side effect of the recent fame is the doubled traffic on the hotel homepage.
In conclusion, the Hotel Sacher in Vienna is not just a place to stay, but also an experience in itself - a true gem in the state capital that shows Austrian hospitality in full bloom. The jury's unanimous verdict aptly describes the hotel as a “bastion of Austrian hospitality” that impressively combines tradition and luxury.