In an exclusive cooperation with one of Vienna’s leading art museums, the hotel has created a suite that offers a unique stage for the culture of the capital. Five classic masterpieces from the Batliner Collection, elegant interior and city history merge into a hotel experience of a special kind.
“I am always amazed at how works of art bring the atmosphere of a room to life,” says Jürgen Ammerstorfer, the new General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna, and is delighted about the successful cooperation: “The timeless cooperation with ALBERTINA has created an expressive impulse that touches and inspires our discerning guests in a lasting way. For me, the created “Touch-Points” with the masterpieces of classical modernity define the hotel experience of the 21st century, which goes beyond simple overnight stays and offers the traveler much more a comprehensive experience”.
The history of the historic Palais Ötzelt, where the new suite is located, is one strongly influenced by art. During his lifetime, Anton Ötzelt, the owner, builder and architect of the palace of the same name, developed into an avid art collector and also used it to house his extensive and important collection of paintings. By integrating five masterpieces from another important private collection, the Batliner Collection, the suite once again becomes a private art gallery.
The pictures, curated in cooperation with the Albertina, provide an exciting cross-section of the collection
The suite features two elegantly furnished bedrooms, a picturesque balcony overlooking Schwarzenbergplatz, luxurious marble bathrooms, a walk-in closet and a private dining room with an attached kitchenette. Up to eight people can dine in the dining room. The interior and design was translated from the former Ringstraßenpalais era to the present during the redesign, so that the charm of a private apartment is not lost.
With a suitcase easel and a sketch of the Ringstrasse to trace, anyone can become an artist in The Ritz-Carlton Albertina Suite
The illustrated books and catalogs on the exhibitions in the suite serve as inspiration, and your own sketch of the view of the Ringstrasse can be taken along as a souvenir of your stay. As a guest of The Ritz-Carlton Albertina Suite, you also become a VIP member of the Albertina for the duration of your stay and enjoy free admission to the museums, including skip-the-line tickets, as well as participation in exclusive events and exhibition openings.
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