In Vienna's heart on Am Hof square, Park Hyatt occupies the former HQ of the Bank of Austria. The opulent marble and chandelier-lit interiors manage the delicate act of fusing historic character ...

Unlike Vienna's other royal residences ... These days, the Hofburg Palace is residence and office of the President of Austria, however extensive parts of the palace are still open to visitors.

Vienna, which regularly tops polls for quality ... “But it's easy to start something new here. In Austria the idea of personal service, of small, family-run shops, never went away.” ...

For further inspiration, see our guides to Vienna's best hotels, restaurants, nightlife, coffeehouses ... occupies the former ...