Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection
In the very heart of Vienna stands a singular venue imbued with rich history: the Imperial Riding School, once an imperial military riding school and later the city’s largest cinema, now marries timeless charm with contemporary elegance.
Surrounded by architectural masterpieces and nestled within the surrounding artists’ quarter, this magnificent hotel is the first property of the international Autograph Collection Hotels brand in Austria, harmoniously blending tradition with contemporary style. The rooms and suites draw inspiration from the founder of the Riding School, Emperor Franz Joseph I, blending design elements from the art of horsemanship with appealing color accents to pay homage to the bohemians who shaped the character of the neighborhood.
The hotel offers a magnificent ballroom, elegant spaces for intimate celebrations, and historic rooms for corporate meetings, providing a range of event venues suitable for many occasions. These spaces can accommodate up to 400 guests, and with one of Vienna’s largest private gardens, there are abundant opportunities to unwind at the end of the day.
At the Elstar Restaurant, named after the apple variety from the hotel’s own orchard, guests can enjoy creative international cuisine in a modern brasserie style. During the warmer months, the spacious garden with its outdoor bar becomes a popular gathering spot for relaxing under the open sky and enjoying atmospheric BBQ evenings. The hotel’s bar, The Farrier—named after the blacksmith who fits seamlessly into the historic ambiance—serves fine drinks in a relaxed setting for aperitifs, nightcaps, and every pleasure in between.
Photos: Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection
In grand style
The hotel offers a magnificent ballroom, elegant spaces for intimate celebrations, and historic rooms for corporate meetings, providing a range of event venues suitable for many occasions. These spaces can accommodate up to 400 guests, and with one of Vienna’s largest private gardens, there are abundant opportunities to unwind at the end of the day.
At the Elstar Restaurant, named after the apple variety from the hotel’s own orchard, guests can enjoy creative international cuisine in a modern brasserie style. During the warmer months, the spacious garden with its outdoor bar becomes a popular gathering spot for relaxing under the open sky and enjoying atmospheric BBQ evenings. The hotel’s bar, The Farrier—named after the blacksmith who fits seamlessly into the historic ambiance—serves fine drinks in a relaxed setting for aperitifs, nightcaps, and every pleasure in between.
Photos: Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection
![[Translate to en:] AMADEUS Riva (c) Lüftner Cruises](/fileadmin/_processed_/d/e/csm_AMADEUS_Riva_ebdf4c2c55.jpg "[Translate to en:] AMADEUS Riva (c) Lüftner Cruises")
![[Translate to en:] AMADEUS Riva (c) Lüftner Cruises](/fileadmin/_processed_/d/e/csm_AMADEUS_Riva_64c1995e26.jpg "[Translate to en:] AMADEUS Riva (c) Lüftner Cruises")