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The Al Habtoor Group adds one of
Austria’s most monumental properties
to its international hospitality portfolio
- Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection
Hotel, Vienna.
Khalaf Al Habtoor celebrated the
latest acquisition at an official signing
ceremony with Starwood Hotels &
Resorts Worldwide and dignitaries from
across the world on Monday February
15, 2016.
The Chairman said, “Hotel Imperial is
one of Europe’s most extraordinary
luxury hotels and a premium addition
to our growing global portfolio.
We look forward to making further
improvements to this legendary
property and continuing to provide
exceptional luxury hospitality to the
next generation of luxury travellers.”
The magnificent palace on Vienna’s
Ring Boulevard and former private
residence of the Prince of Württemberg
turned into the Hotel Imperial on the
occasion of the Universal Exhibition in
1873.
Crystal chandeliers, antiques and
marble bathrooms, artwork dating
back to the early 19th century decorate
more than 138 historic rooms, including
59 suites. The Hotel Imperial offers
three food and beverage outlets: Opus
Restaurant, 1873 Halle&Salon Bar
and Café Imperial Wien which serves
delicious Austrian specialties made with
fresh local ingredients.
For decades, the hotel has received
international attention thanks to its
opulence and impeccable service,
welcoming dignitaries and celebrities
including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II, Charlie Chaplin, and Austrian-
Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph.
The unique location on Vienna's famous
Ringstraße, next to the Musikverein
Vienna and a short walk from the
famous St. Stephen’s Cathedral,
Hofburg Palace makes the Hotel
Imperial Vienna the perfect starting
point to explore the Austrian capital
with all its historic and cultural sights.
Latest acquisition:
Hotel Imperial, a
Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna
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The famous Imperial
Torte served at Café
Imperial Wien
The irresistible confection has been
lovingly crafted at the Imperial Hotel
for decades. Legend has it that a
kitchen apprentice created the cake
in honour of Emperor Franz Joseph I
on the occasion of the Hotel Imperial’s
opening in 1873.
Selected ingredients of highest quality
give the Imperial Torte its distinctive
aroma - cacao cream is layered
between delicate wafers of almond
pastry and then covered in fine
marzipan and a rich glaze of chocolate.
A mouthwatering and must-try treat!
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Habtoor Hospitality
Click on the above to watch Khalaf Al Habtoor’s interview for Globo TV
