{"id":10745,"date":"2026-08-20T22:24:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/history-of-the-hotel-kaerntnerhof\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T22:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T20:04:39","slug":"history-of-the-hotel-kaerntnerhof","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/history-of-the-hotel-kaerntnerhof\/","title":{"rendered":"History of the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mx-hero\">\n<div class=\"mx-hero__text\">\n<h1>The History of the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof\u2014From Postwar Vienna to the Present Day<\/h1>\n<p class=\"mx-hero__lead\">The history of this building is no secret\u2014it is part of its identity. From the building dating back to 1900, through its time as a brothel during the occupation, to its current incarnation as a privately run boutique hotel on Grashofgasse: This page recounts the history of the K\u00e4rntnerhof as it has been documented\u2014and openly acknowledges what remains unclear. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mx-hero__cta\">\n<a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"#chronik\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Go directly to the chronicle<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 mx-btn-sekundaer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/suites\/madame-rosa-suite\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Madame Rosa Suite<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"mx-hero__bild\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Kaerntnerhof-Galerie_5.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Viennese Art Nouveau stairwell with a red runner at the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof\"><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-fakten\">\n<div><b>1900<\/b><span>Year the house was built<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>Since 1956<\/b><span>Hotel operations<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>Since 1981<\/b><span>owned by the Nagel family<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>April 2013<\/b><span>Reopening as a boutique hotel<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"mx-sprung\">\n<li><a href=\"#chronik\">Chronicle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#gebaeude\">Building &#038; Location<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#nachkriegszeit\">Postwar Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#madame-rosa\">Madame Rosa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#renovierung\">Renovation in 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kunst\">Art in the Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hoerbiger\">Christiane H\u00f6rbiger<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#heiligenkreuzerhof\">Heiligenkreuzerhof<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mx-band mx-band--weiss\">\n<div class=\"mx-mitte mx-mitte--breit\">\n<h2>A House with Many Lives<\/h2>\n<p>Grashofgasse is a quiet side street in the heart of Vienna. Just a few steps from Wollzeile, right next to the medieval Heiligenkreuzerhof, it lies away from the main tourist crowds\u2014and yet right in the middle of the Innere Stadt. Anyone who turns down this street will find a place that\u2019s quieter than its surroundings. And a building whose walls hold more than one story.   <\/p>\n<p>The history of the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof does not begin with an opening date and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It begins with a Vienna lying in ruins, with a period of occupation that transformed the cityscape and the social fabric, and with a woman who ran a brothel in this building. Later, it became a hotel. Still later\u2014following a comprehensive renovation in 2013\u2014it became the boutique hotel that today welcomes guests from all over the world.   <\/p>\n<p>This page combines storytelling with verifiable facts and clearly distinguishes between what has been confirmed and what still requires further research. The tone is respectful and objective\u2014neither sensationalistic nor romanticized. We\u2019ve compiled additional background information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/press\/\">Press page<\/a>, along with the original articles about the house; if you\u2019d like to get to know today\u2019s hosts, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/about-us\/\">About Us<\/a> page is the place to go.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-band mx-band--dunkel\" id=\"chronik\">\n<div class=\"mx-mitte mx-mitte--breit\">\n<h2>History of the House at 4 Grashofgasse<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"mx-zeitstrahl\">\n<li><b>1900<\/b>\n<p>The building at Grashofgasse 4, 1010 Vienna, is being constructed in the 1st District\u2014right next to the medieval Heiligenkreuzerhof. Architect: Ludwig Sch\u00f6ne, according to building information from the City of Vienna. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>from 1945 onward<\/b>\n<p>Vienna is a four-sector city. The 1st District is located in the international sector, which is under joint Allied administration\u2014with a large presence of soldiers and administrative personnel. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Postwar period<\/b>\n<p>A woman known as \u201cMadame Rosa\u201d runs a brothel in the house, frequented mainly by Allied soldiers. This has been reported by, among others, SZ Magazin, oe24, VON Magazine, and Le Journal de la Maison. The exact time period is still being verified.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>since 1956<\/b>\n<p>There is documented evidence that the property has been operated as a hotel. Information on previous owners is being researched and will be added as soon as it is verified. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>1981<\/b>\n<p>The K\u00e4rntnerhof is taken over by the Nagel family, who are originally from Vienna.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>April 2013<\/b>\n<p>Reopening as a boutique hotel following a comprehensive renovation. Christiane H\u00f6rbiger cuts the red ribbon. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>today<\/b>\n<p>41 rooms and 3 suites in the Viennese Art Nouveau style. The Madame Rosa Suite, the Dom Suite, and the Christiane H\u00f6rbiger Suite all bear the history of the city in their names. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-split mx-split--textbreit mx-split--eng\" id=\"gebaeude\">\n<div class=\"mx-split__text\">\n<h2>The Building and Its Location: Grashofgasse, 1st District<\/h2>\n<p>The building at Grashofgasse 4 was constructed in 1900 according to plans by architect Ludwig Sch\u00f6ne. The street lies between Wollzeile and Sch\u00f6nlaterngasse, in the northern, most historic part of the 1st district. Stephansplatz is a five-minute walk away, yet the atmosphere here is different: quieter, more focused, almost village-like.  <\/p>\n<p>The interior is characterized by elements of Viennese Art Nouveau\u2014whether these date back to the building\u2019s original construction or to later renovations is currently being investigated. The design details are evident: oak parquet floors in nearly every room, English wallpaper, Italian fabrics, and carefully restored elements. <\/p>\n<p>This location\u2014central yet discreet\u2014has benefited the building\u2019s various uses over the decades. A brothel in a quiet side street depended on discretion just as much as today\u2019s boutique hotel depends on tranquility. You can find more information about the surrounding area and transportation options on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/position\/\">Location page<\/a>, and a description of the boutique character on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/boutique-hotel-vienna-center\/\">Boutique Hotel Vienna Center<\/a> page.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"mx-split__bild mx-split__bild--hoch\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Kaerntnerhof-Galerie_1.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Brass door knocker at the entrance to the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof in Vienna\"><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-band mx-band--hell\" id=\"nachkriegszeit\">\n<div class=\"mx-mitte mx-mitte--breit\">\n<h2>Vienna After the War: What the &#8220;Four-Sector&#8221; Period Meant for the 1st District<\/h2>\n<p>To understand the history of the house, one must be familiar with the historical context in which it began. When World War II ended, Vienna lay in ruins. The city\u2014much like Berlin\u2014was divided among the four Allied powers.  <\/p>\n<dl class=\"mx-daten\">\n<dt>Administration<\/dt>\n<dd>The Soviet Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France each administer their own sector<\/dd>\n<dt>1st District<\/dt>\n<dd>Special status as an international sector, jointly controlled by all four powers, with command rotating monthly<\/dd>\n<dt>Street scene<\/dt>\n<dd>A heavy presence of foreign soldiers and administrative personnel, Allied patrols\u2014the so-called \u201cFour in a Jeep\u201d<\/dd>\n<dt>Everyday Life<\/dt>\n<dd>An economy of scarcity, the black market, and a society in upheaval<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Women who had lost their husbands, property, and social security as a result of the war were faced with life-or-death decisions. During this period\u2014as in many occupied European cities\u2014sex work was an economic reality that should not be romanticized. Brothels, frequented mainly by Allied soldiers, sprang up in various parts of Vienna; the 1st district was no exception.  <\/p>\n<p>This social reality is rarely documented in official Viennese urban history\u2014yet it was part of everyday life in the postwar years. The occupation ended with the Austrian State Treaty. Vienna was free once again, but traces of that decade remained in many homes and people\u2019s lives\u2014including at Grashofgasse 4.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-abschnitt\" id=\"madame-rosa\">\n<div class=\"mx-mitte mx-mitte--breit\">\n<h2>Madame Rosa: The Documented Incident\u2014and How We Deal with It Today<\/h2>\n<p>In the postwar period, a woman known as \u201cMadame Rosa\u201d ran a brothel at Grashofgasse 4. According to consistent press reports, her clientele consisted mainly of Allied soldiers stationed in the international sector of the 1st District. This episode is neither a rumor nor a legend\u2014and the K\u00e4rntnerhof handles it differently than many other establishments would.  <\/p>\n<ul class=\"mx-usp-karten\">\n<li><b>What is established:<\/b> The brothel\u2019s operations are documented by several independent sources. SZ Magazin published an article by Lars Reichardt about the history of the establishment and mentioned that, even decades later, former soldiers were still asking about the women from back then. oe24 picked up the story; VON Magazine covered it on the occasion of the reopening; and Le Journal de la Maison included it in a profile of the establishment.  <\/li>\n<li><b>What we do not claim:<\/b> We have no personal details about the women who worked in the house, and we do not speculate about their living conditions, motives, or life stories. The name \u201cMadame Rosa\u201d has also been passed down as the business name\u2014it is not certain whether this was her real name or a nickname. Research is still underway to determine when the business began and when it ended.  <\/li>\n<li><b>Why we\u2019re talking about this:<\/b> The K\u00e4rntnerhof treats this chapter neither as a scandal nor as a selling point. It is a historical fact that is part of the hotel\u2019s history. The decision to talk about it stems from a clear stance: appreciation rather than glorification, acknowledgment rather than concealment.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So why is a suite named after a brothel owner? Guests ask this question regularly\u2014and it deserves an honest answer. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/suites\/madame-rosa-suite\/\">Madame Rosa Suite<\/a>, measuring about 37 m\u00b2, was not named to provoke, but to commemorate. The decor speaks to the present; the name speaks to the past. The two go hand in hand.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-band mx-band--weiss\" id=\"renovierung\">\n<div class=\"mx-mitte mx-mitte--breit\">\n<h2>The 2013 Renovation and &#8220;Vienna&#8217;s Smallest Grand Hotel&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>In April 2013, the K\u00e4rntnerhof reopened its doors following a comprehensive redesign. What followed was more than just a renovation\u2014it was a reinvention of the hotel that did not obscure its history but rather brought it to light. Three people played a key role in the redesign:  <\/p>\n<dl class=\"mx-daten\">\n<dt>Niccol\u00f2 Grassi<\/dt>\n<dd>Italian designer who previously worked for Ferragamo, among others. He designed most of the furniture and lamps in the hotel. His design concept blended Viennese Art Nouveau with French flair and Italian elegance.  <\/dd>\n<dt>Eline de Potter<\/dt>\n<dd>Belgian art curator. She was in charge of the hotel&#8217;s private art collection and the color schemes of the rooms. <\/dd>\n<dt>Nicole Nagel<\/dt>\n<dd>Owner of the hotel, creative director. Her vision: a hotel that sees itself as \u201cVienna\u2019s smallest Grand Hotel\u201d\u2014not in size, but in spirit. <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>The artisanal details speak for themselves: wood paneling from a Tuscan workshop in green-gray Art Nouveau hues, armchairs and sofas from a Belgian furniture maker, handcrafted Florentine furniture accessories, and wallpaper by Farrow &#038; Ball, Osborne &#038; Little, and Sandberg. Every detail has been carefully selected, not merely thrown together. You can read more about the hostess and the current team on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/about-us\/\">About Us<\/a> page.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-split mx-split--bildlinks mx-split--textbreit mx-split--eng\" id=\"kunst\">\n<div class=\"mx-split__text\">\n<h2>Art in the House: Humboldt as the Common Thread<\/h2>\n<p>A recurring theme in Eline de Potter\u2019s curatorial work is the world of naturalists\u2014inspired by Alexander von Humboldt. Images of animals, butterflies under glass domes, birds, ostrich eggs, and dried seaweed appear throughout the rooms as subtle narrative elements. <\/p>\n<p>These objects aren\u2019t just decorative wall hangings; they tell a story. Anyone walking through the hallways of the K\u00e4rntnerhof will find a piece of this collection in almost every room\u2014framed portraits next to glass cases, drawings next to found objects. It\u2019s the same approach the hotel takes toward its own past: collecting, organizing, and displaying.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"mx-split__bild mx-split__bild--hoch\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hotel-Kaerntnerhof-Galerie_8.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Framed portrait next to a lamp with a glass shade from the curated collection of the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof\"><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-band mx-band--hell\" id=\"hoerbiger\">\n<div class=\"mx-mitte mx-mitte--breit\">\n<h2>Christiane H\u00f6rbiger and the K\u00e4rntnerhof<\/h2>\n<p>In April 2013, it was Christiane H\u00f6rbiger who cut the red ribbon at the official reopening. The grande dame of Austrian and German-language cinema thus sent a clear signal marking a new beginning for the theater\u2014and she did so as a neighbor: she lived in the adjacent Heiligenkreuzerhof. <\/p>\n<p>The hotel\u2019s largest suite, measuring approximately 52 m\u00b2, is named after her. It features a portrait of the actress, photographed by Elfi Semotan\u2014one of Austria\u2019s most renowned photographers. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/suites\/christiane-hoerbiger-suite\/\">Christiane H\u00f6rbiger Suite<\/a> pays homage to an artist whose life was more closely tied to Vienna than that of almost anyone else.  <\/p>\n<p>Any connections beyond the opening and the naming of the suite are deliberately not claimed here. What is documented is her role in the 2013 opening and the suite dedicated to her. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-split mx-split--textbreit mx-split--eng\" id=\"heiligenkreuzerhof\">\n<div class=\"mx-split__text\">\n<h2>The Heiligenkreuzerhof: A Medieval Neighborhood Right Next Door<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone walking down Grashofgasse will almost inevitably pass the entrance to the Heiligenkreuzerhof\u2014one of Vienna\u2019s oldest surviving courtyards. First mentioned in a document from 1242 as a farmstead belonging to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stift-heiligenkreuz.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Heiligenkreuz Abbey<\/a>, it is essentially considered the oldest surviving tenement building in Vienna. Important: It is a separate building next door and should not be confused with the hotel building.  <\/p>\n<p>The estate itself is a peaceful place: old walls, a well-kept courtyard, and St. Bernadette\u2019s Chapel with its Baroque frescoes. In the summer, small classical concerts are held here regularly\u2014not large-scale events, but intimate performances in a setting that feels like a time capsule. <\/p>\n<p>For the history of this building, this neighborhood is more than just a footnote. The Middle Ages alongside the postwar era, Baroque frescoes alongside Art Nouveau wallpaper, a monastery courtyard alongside a boutique hotel: Vienna rarely tells its stories in a straight line\u2014here, it tells them within just a few meters. You can find more quiet spots nearby in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/blog\/7-hidden-gems-in-vienna-off-the-beaten-path\/\">\u201cVienna\u2019s Hidden Gems Away from the Tourists<\/a>.\u201d  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"mx-split__bild mx-split__bild--hoch\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Church-1.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" alt=\"View from the rooftop terrace of the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof toward the towers of the Heiligenkreuzerhof\"><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-band mx-band--weiss\" id=\"quellen\">\n<div class=\"mx-mitte mx-mitte--breit\">\n<h2>Sources and Context<\/h2>\n<p>Transparency is a core value of this organization. That is why we disclose the sources on which the story told here is based\u2014and where we are still filling in the gaps. All press articles are available or referenced on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/press\/\">press page<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"mx-tabelle-scroll\">\n<table class=\"mx-tabelle mx-tabelle--text\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Source<\/th>\n<th>What it stands for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Building Information from the City of Vienna<\/td>\n<td>Built in 1900, architect Ludwig Sch\u00f6ne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SZ Magazine (Lars Reichardt)<\/td>\n<td>Madame Rosa and the Building\u2019s Brothel History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VON Magazine<\/td>\n<td>Profile on the Occasion of the Reopening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>hotelier.de<\/td>\n<td>Opened in 2013, Design Team: Christiane H\u00f6rbiger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>oe24<\/td>\n<td>Articles related to the brothel&#8217;s past<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The House Journal<\/td>\n<td>Portrait with Historical Context<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Irish Times<\/td>\n<td>Listed as a historic building in the 1st district<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>fine HOTEL<\/td>\n<td>Reopening Report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Outstanding items \u2013 will be verified and supplemented<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mx-usp-liste\">\n<li>Exact period during which the brothel operated under the name \u201cMadame Rosa\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Interim owners prior to 1981<\/li>\n<li>Scope and timing of previous renovations prior to 2013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mx-hinweis\">\n<p>This page will be updated as soon as additional facts are confirmed. We welcome information from archives, eyewitnesses, or documented sources\u2014please submit it via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-abschnitt\">\n<div class=\"mx-mitte\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About the History of the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mx-faq\">\n<details name=\"faq-geschichte\">\n<summary>\n<h3>What is the history of the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof in Vienna?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mx-faq__antwort\">\n<p>The building at Grashofgasse 4, 1010 Vienna, was constructed in 1900 according to plans by architect Ludwig Sch\u00f6ne. In postwar Vienna, a woman known as \u201cMadame Rosa\u201d ran a brothel here that was frequented mainly by Allied soldiers. The building has been operated as a hotel since 1956 and has been owned by the Nagel family since 1981. In April 2013, it reopened as a boutique hotel in the Viennese Art Nouveau style\u2014with 41 rooms and 3 suites.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details name=\"faq-geschichte\">\n<summary>\n<h3>Why is there talk of a brothel scandal at the K\u00e4rntnerhof?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mx-faq__antwort\">\n<p>Because the building at Grashofgasse 4 was in fact used as a brothel in the postwar period. This history is documented by several news sources, including SZ Magazin and oe24. The hotel communicates this past openly and objectively\u2014as part of its identity, not as a scandal.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details name=\"faq-geschichte\">\n<summary>\n<h3>Who was \u201cMadame Rosa\u201d?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mx-faq__antwort\">\n<p>\u201cMadame Rosa\u201d is the name under which a brothel was operated at Grashofgasse 4 in the postwar period. It is not clear whether this was a personal name or a business name. According to press reports, the clientele consisted mainly of Allied soldiers during the occupation of Vienna. Today, the Madame Rosa Suite commemorates this woman and that era. The exact years of operation are still being verified.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details name=\"faq-geschichte\">\n<summary>\n<h3>When was the building at Grashofgasse 4 built?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mx-faq__antwort\">\n<p>The building was constructed in 1900 based on plans by architect Ludwig Sch\u00f6ne\u2014this information comes from the City of Vienna\u2019s building database.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details name=\"faq-geschichte\">\n<summary>\n<h3>What role did Christiane H\u00f6rbiger play at the Hotel K\u00e4rntnerhof?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mx-faq__antwort\">\n<p>Christiane H\u00f6rbiger cut the red ribbon in April 2013 at the official reopening. The hotel\u2019s largest suite, measuring approximately 52 m\u00b2, is named in her honor; a portrait of her, photographed by Elfi Semotan, hangs in the suite. Beyond these documented connections, no further claims are made.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details name=\"faq-geschichte\">\n<summary>\n<h3>Where is the K\u00e4rntnerhof located\u2014and what is the Heiligenkreuzerhof?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mx-faq__antwort\">\n<p>The hotel is located at Grashofgasse 4 in the northern, most historic part of Vienna\u2019s 1st district\u2014on a quiet side street, just a five-minute walk from Stephansplatz. Right next door is the Heiligenkreuzerhof, a medieval courtyard belonging to Heiligenkreuz Abbey, featuring the St. Bernadette Chapel and Baroque frescoes. In the summer, small classical concerts are held there.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details name=\"faq-geschichte\">\n<summary>\n<h3>What sources are available on the history of the house?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mx-faq__antwort\">\n<p>The documented history is based on building information provided by the City of Vienna, as well as reports in SZ Magazin, VON Magazine, hotelier.de, oe24, Le Journal de la Maison, and The Irish Times. All sources are available or referenced on the hotel\u2019s press page. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Discover More<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/press\/\">Press page<\/a> brings together all the original articles about the hotel. If you&#8217;d like to get to know today&#8217;s hosts, you can find them under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/about-us\/\">&#8220;About Us<\/a>.&#8221; The three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/suites\/\">historic suites<\/a> are named after entries in this chronicle; all room categories and rates are listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/rooms-prices\/\">Room Overview<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-band mx-band--primaer mx-cta-band\">\n<h2>Stay the Night in a Piece of Vienna&#8217;s History<\/h2>\n<p>You can do more than just read this story\u2014you can experience it firsthand in a house that visibly preserves its past. Book directly through our website to get the best available rate. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mx-cta\">\n<a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplebooking.it\/ibe\/search?hid=6896&#038;lang=DE\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Check Availability &#038; Book<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 mx-btn-sekundaer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.karntnerhof.com\/en\/suites\/madame-rosa-suite\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">View the Madame Rosa Suite<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Placeholder &#8211; Main keyword: hotel k\u00e4rntnerhof history | Target URL: 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