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A 1950s modernist marvel that was once home to the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, The Hoxton stands out as one of Vienna’s quirkier, not to mention more stylish, hotel options in a city known for its grand imperial architecture. Come here during the summer and you’ll find it hard to leave the building, with an afternoon by the rooftop pool – a rarity in the Austrian capital – followed by cocktails on the neighbouring Cayo Coco terrace, leaving you feel like you’d taken a short break to the Mediterranean via an office lift.
What’s the vibe?
The Hoxton’s buzzing, casual and creative atmosphere is apparent as soon as you step into the open, glass-fronted and plant-filled lobby of the former office building. The 1950s architecture is perfectly complemented by the Wes Anderson-style interior decor and furnishings, many of which were inspired by the Austrian mid-century design. It’s hardly surprising that a place this stylish is popular with locals too.
What are the rooms like at The Hoxton?
The 196 rooms come in the usual Hoxton categories of shoebox, snug, cosy and roomy. While most are on the small side (it is a former office block, after all), they’re beautifully decorated with references to early and mid-20th century Viennese design, including Adolf Loos-inspired dark wood bedheads and Wiener Werkstätte-style fabrics – all accompanied by a Roberts radio on the bedside table and Blank toiletries in the dark-tiled bathroom. Anyway, it doesn’t matter that the rooms are compact when you’re busy sipping cocktails by the rooftop pool or catching up with pals over a coffee on the hotel terrace.
What are the facilities like at The Hoxton?
Its most famous feature is the rooftop pool with stunning views over Vienna, although it’s only open during the summer months. There isn’t a gym but guests can buy an all-day, all-class pass for a nearby fitness club if required. The Hoxton, Vienna is also home to the brand’s first-ever live event venue The Auditorium, an expansive 1950s cinema-style space, complete with balcony, that can accommodate up to 200 people.
What are the food/restaurants like at The Hoxton?
The Hoxton has three bars/restaurants. The casual but cool Bouvier all-day bistro on the ground floor marries New York with European brasserie styles in both its decor and menu, with its terrace particularly popular with the weekend brunch crowd. The à la carte breakfast is sure to please overnight guests, while evening diners can choose from a selection of brasserie-style dishes, including Bouvier’s own take on traditional Viennese schnitzel – preferably washed down with a crisp glass of Austrian wine.
Downstairs in the basement is the moody and dimly lit speakeasy-style bar Salon Paradise, which is perfect for people watching during the colder months. However, the real jewel in The Hoxton’s crown is Cayo Coco, with its open-air terrace the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and some Caribbean-inspired small plates with friends while admiring the view over Vienna’s historic city centre.
What is the area like around The Hoxton?
The Hoxton is situated on the far side of Stadtpark from the Ringstrasse, Vienna grand imperial boulevard that encircles the 1st district, meaning the surrounding area is less crowded than the bustling historic centre. Yet this is Vienna, so nothing is too far away, with the manicured gardens of the city’s first public park – home to the golden statue of Johann Strauss – and Stadtpark U-bahn station just a stone’s throw away and major attractions such as the Belvedere Palace, the Karlskirche and the Wien Museum at Karlsplatz and the Museum of Applied Arts all within 10-15 minutes walk in varying directions. Landstrasse station is also 10 minutes’ walk away and offers excellent U-bahn and rail connections across the city and to the airport, with the surrounds home to plenty of traditional Viennese gasthäuser (taverns), cafes, bakeries and independent shops.
DETAILS:
Address: Rudolf-Sallinger-Platz 1, 1030, Vienna
Price: Rooms from €119 per night.
Closest transport: Stadtpark underground station is three-minute walk.