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Madame Rosa Suite \u2013 An Unusual Viennese Story Where You Can Stay the Night<\/h1>\n

37 square meters of Viennese Art Nouveau, two rooms with a spacious marble bathroom, and a quiet side street in the 1st District: The Madame Rosa Suite at the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof combines elegant comfort with one of the most unusual stories in the entire hotel. Guests staying here enjoy a place full of character\u2014central, quiet, and worth telling about\u2014accommodating 2 to 4 people. <\/p>\n

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37 m\u00b2<\/b>two rooms<\/span><\/div>\n
2\u20134<\/b>people<\/span><\/div>\n
from 275 \u20ac<\/b>Breakfast included <\/span><\/div>\n
5 min.<\/b>to St. Stephen\u2019s Cathedral<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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At a Glance<\/h2>\n

The suite is located on a quiet side street in the 1st District and combines two rooms with a spacious marble bathroom to create a retreat full of character.<\/p>\n

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Size<\/dt>\n
37 m\u00b2, two rooms<\/dd>\n
Price<\/dt>\n
Starting at \u20ac275 per night, breakfast included<\/dd>\n
Accommodations<\/dt>\n
1 double bed + 1 sofa bed \u2013 sleeps 2 to 4 people<\/dd>\n
Style<\/dt>\n
Viennese Art Nouveau<\/dd>\n
Amenities<\/dt>\n
Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, quiet location in the 1st district<\/dd>\n
Location<\/dt>\n
just a few minutes’ walk from St. Stephen’s Cathedral<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Story Behind the Name \u201cMadame Rosa\u201d<\/h2>\n

In the postwar period, Vienna was a divided city: The 1st District was located in the international sector under the joint administration of the Allied powers. During this period, the entire building that now houses the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof at Grashofgasse 4 was home to an establishment known as \u201cMadame Rosa\u201d\u2014frequented mainly by Allied soldiers stationed in the city during the occupation. Whether the name refers to a specific proprietress or simply served as the establishment\u2019s name can no longer be definitively determined today. <\/p>\n

The postwar years in Vienna were a time of scarcity, improvisation, and quiet survival strategies. Places like \u201cMadame Rosa\u201d were part of the social reality of that era\u2014a chapter in the city\u2019s history that is rarely told. <\/p>\n

This story pertains to the entire K\u00e4rntnerhof, not just a single room. The hotel preserves it openly\u2014not as an attraction, but as part of the hotel\u2019s identity\u2014and dedicates this suite to it as a small tribute. Objectively, respectfully, and without romanticizing it. <\/p>\n

Historical Context \u2013 The Occupation of Vienna as a Background<\/h3>\n

During the Allied occupation, Vienna was a divided city, administered by the four Allied powers. This period had a profound impact on the cityscape, daily life, and social conditions. Places like Grashofgasse 4 are part of this city\u2019s history\u2014places where the reality of life in those years can be seen, beyond the grand political narrative. <\/p>\n

You can find out more about the history of the house on our “Hidden Gems” page<\/a> and in the detailed history of the house<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Today’s Suite Ambiance: Viennese Art Nouveau with Subtle Elegance<\/h2>\n

Where the hotel\u2019s postwar history once unfolded, a carefully designed boutique suite now welcomes guests. The Madame Rosa Suite at the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof combines Viennese Art Nouveau with contemporary comfort\u2014curated details, warm materials, and thoughtful tranquility\u2014spanning two rooms with a spacious marble bathroom. <\/p>\n

The building at Grashofgasse 4 was constructed in 1900 according to plans by architect Ludwig Sch\u00f6ne; the K\u00e4rntnerhof has been family-owned since 1981. The hotel itself is privately run, located in a quiet side street in the 1st district, yet just a few minutes\u2019 walk from St. Stephen\u2019s Cathedral. A place that combines the vibrancy of the city with a sense of retreat\u2014 learn more about the hotel and its philosophy<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Who is the Madame Rosa Suite ideal for?<\/h2>\n

For travelers looking for more than just a bed in a good location. The Madame Rosa Suite appeals to people who are interested in the essence of a place\u2014not just its surface. <\/p>\n