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The Ritz-Carlton vs InterContinental Wien by IHG
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: InterContinental Wien by IHG is $353 a night less. They are 223 metres apart.
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The honest take
The Ritz-Carlton Vienna, at $2,582 a night, is the more expensive stay by a wide margin, but it comes with the largest indoor pool in the city, a rooftop bar and a higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.4 over 2,251 reviews). The InterContinental Wien, at $1,033, sits about 200 metres away and scores solidly on 2,952 reviews without pool or golf on offer. If wellness facilities and rooftop views matter, book the Ritz-Carlton; if you want a well-run five-star near Stadtpark for less than half the price, the InterContinental does the job.
The look and the feel
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton occupies a converted Ringstrasse palace on Schubertring, all marble bathrooms and heavy fabrics inside rooms that lean toward a fairly conventional international-luxury look rather than anything distinctly Viennese. The public spaces play up the grandeur of the address, with the Atmosphere Rooftop Bar offering skyline views over the Ring and Dstrikt Steakhouse doing dry-aged Austrian beef in a dark, clubby dining room. The spa is the real centrepiece, built around Susanne Kaufmann products and the biggest indoor pool in the city, steam rooms and saunas tucked below street level. It draws a crowd that wants the wellness and the brand as much as the location.
Guests who want a serious spa and pool experience alongside their five-star stay and don't mind paying for it.
InterContinental Wien by IHG
The InterContinental sits on Johannesgasse, a few minutes from Stadtpark, in a building that reads more corporate-modern than palatial, with rooms kept simple and tech-forward rather than ornamental. Café Vienna does the expected pastries and coffee ritual, while the Intermezzo Bar leans into an evening whisky-and-live-music routine that gives the lobby some warmth after dark. Restaurant Parlor covers both international and traditional Viennese dishes without much fuss. It is a hotel built for comfortable functionality rather than atmosphere, and it does that well enough to pull nearly 3,000 reviews.
Travellers who want a reliable five-star near Stadtpark without the premium price tag.
At $1,033 the InterContinental gives up the pool and golf that come with the Ritz-Carlton, along with the standalone spa concept and rooftop bar experience.
The Ritz-Carlton is the more characterful place to spend time, mainly on the strength of its pool, spa and rooftop views rather than any particularly Viennese architectural soul.
The numbers
| The Ritz-Carlton | InterContinental Wien by IHG | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $633 | $280 |
| Guest rating | 9.2/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Reviews | 2251 | 2952 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 223 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Ritz-Carlton has
- Pool
- Golf
Only InterContinental Wien by IHG has
Nothing on our list that The Ritz-Carlton lacks.
What guests actually say
The Ritz-Carlton
- late night pool
- comfortable beds
- slow service at breakfast
- room cleaning not great
“Late night pool. Comfortable beds”
InterContinental Wien by IHG
- great location near city centre
- quiet and peaceful location
- helpful staff
“Amazing premises with a great location just a few minutes away from city center.”
Guests at the InterContinental Wien seem happier overall, praising location and staff with no repeated complaints, while the Ritz-Carlton drew a specific gripe about slow breakfast service and cleaning.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Ritz-Carlton
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non SmokingRoom Only$612
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 1 King Bed Non RefundableRoom Only$633
- Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non SmokingRoom Only$633
InterContinental Wien by IHG
- 2 Twin PremiumRoom Only$280
- Premium 2 BedsRoom Only$289
- 1 King Premium City View Corner RoomRoom Only$294
In guests' own words
The Ritz-Carlton
8/10
Late night pool. Comfortable beds
Very slow service at breakfast. Room cleaning not great.
InterContinental Wien by IHG
9/10
“The facility made us feel relaxed and welcomed.”
Amazing premises with a great location just a few minutes away from city center. Quiet and peaceful location.
All good.
About each
The Ritz-Carlton
Luxurious Accommodation Experience the perfect blend of luxury and modern design at The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna. Each air-conditioned room and suite offers free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a marble bathroom with premium toiletries. Relaxation and Wellness Unwind at The Ritz-Carlton Spa featuring the largest indoor pool in Vienna. Enjoy spa treatments with…
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InterContinental Wien by IHG
Luxurious Accommodations The InterContinental Wien offers modern rooms equipped with the latest technology, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Enjoy amenities such as flat screen TVs, high-speed internet, and digital TV. Exquisite Dining Options Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site Restaurant Parlor, serving international dishes and…
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Facilities, in full
The Ritz-Carlton
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
InterContinental Wien by IHG
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Where they are
Schubertring 5-7Johannesgasse 28
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