What is an American Bar you may ask? Well, it’s a bar that makes their cocktails in front of their guests. The Bristol Bar is the first American Bar in Vienna. And today, two separate entrances transform the amazing Prince of Wales suite into what feels like a comfortable city apartment. It is one of the largest luxury suites in Vienna. If you visit Vienna and are a guest at the Hotel Bristol, ask for a tour of the Prince of Wales suite. Legend has it that Edward VIII made his decision to abdicate as king and marry Wallis during one of his stays at the Hotel Bristol. The Prince of Wales suite named after Prince Edward VIII (1894-1972), who resided in this suite several times with his one and only love, Wallis Simpson is exquisite. If you are a fan of the British royals and their history, the Hotel Bristol has a connection there too. So according to the US government, an embassy itself belongs to the country it represents this means the Bristol was American for four years. When it came time to renovate, the lovely railings with their rich history were kept intact.Īlso located in the Hotel Bristol was the American Embassy from 1951 to 1955. According to her, this was because the soldiers would hit the butt of their rifles on the railing as they descended the staircase. On a tour of the hotel by Alexandra, we discovered that the staircase railing had many dings in it. During the Occupation, the Bristol was headquarters for the American occupying forces. The Bristol has lived through a lot and if only those walls could talk! The Hotel Bristol weathered the war, the Occupation, the Cold War, and the fall of the Soviet empire. First of all, the hotel is almost 130 years old. The deciding factor for us when we were making the decision to stay at the Bristol was the history. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the Vienna International airport and very close to the train station. It is also centrally located to all of Vienna’s major sights. If you love to shop, the hotel resides on a major shopping avenue. The Hotel Bristol Vienna, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is located in the heart of the city across the street from the Vienna State Opera. When traveling, location can mean everything. Moreover, staying at the Hotel Bristol, you will feel as though you just stepped back in time to the early 20th-century. Located at one of Vienna’s prime addresses since 1892 the Hotel Bristol is a living example of Viennese charm. We like to immerse ourselves in the destination’s culture, and history and the Bristol played a role in Vienna’s past. We like feeling special and comfortable when staying at a hotel. If you are like us, hotels are not simply a place to sleep and shower they are a big part of our travel experience. Staying at the Hotel Bristol is part of an amazing vacation in Vienna Austria.
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