Motto Hotel

Vienna

A stone’s throw from the romantic Museumsplatz, settled amid the vibrant window displays of Mariahilfer Strasse, Hotel Motto shares the love story between Vienna and Twenties Paris. While its doors only opened in October, the eight-storey baroque building has hosted a line-up of hotels since the 17th century – noteworthy guests include members of the musical Strauss dynasty – and retro chic shines through every detail. Inside, you’ll feel like the protagonist of a jazz-age novel. Walls clad in floral fabrics, tasselled lampshades, Venetian mirrors, parquet floors and a mix of blush pinks, moss greens and teals call for a waltz through the decades, while industrial-grit accents and touches of Scandi comfort bring urban flair to 91 rooms and suites set around a showpiece spiral staircase. Aim for the upper floors for superb cityscapes from cast-iron balconies.

Further up, flooded with natural light from an impressive glass dome, restaurant Chez Bernard serves modern Austrian plates with French and North African influences – think brioche-striezel French toast with stewed berries, mussels à la crème and steak tartare paired with natural wines or beers brewed from surplus bread. After, head to the rooftop bar for views of St Stephen’s Cathedral – the on-site bakery Motto Brot has the next day’s breakfast covered, with the flakiest pastries in town.

Doubles from £162. 00 43 1 581 4500, hotelmotto.at

Words by Jasmina Matulewicz

This review was taken from Food and Travel April 2022 issue. To subscribe today, click here.

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