If you wish to indulge in the luxuries of old Vienna there's nowhere finer to do so than in Hotel Sacher, a family-owned establishment that sits amongst the grand museums and galleries at the city's heart. Of course, this is the birthplace of Austria's beloved sachertorte, an oh-so-sweet chocolate cake. But your eyes will feast too, on Belle Époque-inspired interiors, from its richly brocaded cherry red foyer to its lime peel green restaurant. The more restrained bedrooms are a breath of fresh air after the grandeur downstairs – yet they’re still decked out with crystal chandeliers and oil paintings. The service is genuinely warm and welcoming, with thoughtful touches like kettles for tea-loving guests and organic toiletries for babies.
Where is it? Philharmoniker Straße.
Which room? The Signature Suites boast impressive views over the Opera House, and elaborate marble-decked bathrooms.
Time Out tip: With so much to see in Vienna, why not skip afternoon tea and enjoy your obligatory Sachertorte at the lavish breakfast buffet?