The authentic memorial plaque from 1850, which is showcased in the hotel lobby, once marked the entrance to the riding school. It still reminds us of the emperor and of the remarkable history of this place…

When Emperor Franz I purchased the palace in 1802, its purpose changed, yet it remained a place full of life. The emperor laid out an extensive orchard, soon known as the “Imperial Garden” (Kaisergarten) which supplied fresh fruit to the imperial court…

In 1918 the monarchy came to an end. The Military Riding Institute was dissolved, and the former
riding hall was given a completely new purpose: it became a movie theater…

A ‘cameo’ is a brief, often surprising appearance of a well-known person in a film. Like those unexpected film appearances, Café Cameo invites you to dive into history and be enchanted by its magic…

The preserved columns still bear traces of times gone by. As a tribute to its history, our bar is named „The Farrier“, a nod to the riding instructors of the institute and their connection to horses and the craft of farriery…

In our 2,000m² garden stands a very special lady who might have known the emperor personally!
Our oriental plane tree is over 150 years old and a living witness to this building’s history…

During a visit by Emperor Franz Joseph I to the military riding school, one horse suddenly veered out of line, putting the emperor’s life at risk. Only the courage of a skilled horse tamer prevented disaster as his brave intervention saved the emperor. From a moment of shock an episode emerged that
would go down in history…

Seven years of war and devastation left deep scars. In 1944, bombs heavily damaged the former
riding hall. After the war, the postal administration took over the remains of the hall and used it until 1986 as a garage for electrically powered postal vehicles. Via a ramp, vehicles could reach what is now the conference area…

In the late 1980s, the property was sold, heritage protection was largely lifted, and many parts of the former military riding school were demolished. Yet not everything was lost. The listed administrative wing, the outer walls, the colonnades, and the historic staircase were preserved…

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas has been our neighbor since 1899, standing as a
magnificent landmark of the area. When you step out of the hotel and turn left, you’ll be able to
admire the cathedral in all its grand…

At the end of the 19th century, Emperor Franz Joseph I commissioned the construction of a shipping
canal to expand his trading empire. The canal was originally intended to connect Vienna with Trieste, but for economic reasons it was built only as far as Wiener Neustadt…

Just a few steps from our hotel lies a street whose name dates back to the Middle Ages: the Rennweg, meaning “racing track”. Between 1382 and 1534, the so-called “Scarlet Races” were held here twice a year. These were magnificent horse races that were major social events of their time…

This quarter was once home to the Romans, who established the important military camp of “Vindobona”: the very foundation of present-day Vienna. Only one living witness of that distant era remains: the ancient millennial yew at Rennweg…

Did you know that the European Anthem was born in the Ungargasse? In the building at Ungargasse 5, Ludwig van Beethoven completed his world-renowned 9th Symphony in 1824, inspired by Schiller’s poem “Ode to Joy”…

Gustav Klimt’s most famous painting, “The Kiss,” also has its origins here. Klimt’s muse, Emilie Flöge, who is said to appear alongside him in the painting, also lived in the Ungargasse. The juxtaposition of art, design, and creative dialogue defined this remarkable period, making the area a hub of creative inspiration…

Another important musical landmark was Ungargasse 46. In the early 19th century, the building was
acquired by the piano-making dynasty Streicher. Its concert hall became a key venue in Vienna’s
musical life and played an essential role in establishing the city’s reputation as a world capital of music, uniting craftsmanship and artistic excellence…