TALES FROM PALAIS FESTEL
Unlike many other palaces in the Austrian capital Palais Ferstel is not named after its owner, with that honour going instead to its architect. But not until it was completely renovated in 1982. Otherwise it would have ended up being known as the national bank or the stock exchange building, in recognition of the roles originally intended for this opulent structure built by Heinrich von Ferstel.

 

 

A PIECE OF ITALY IN THE HEART OF VIENNA
Yes, and it’s all down to Mr. Ferstel. Or “von Ferstel”, seeing as he was a nobleman. After all, we are in Vienna!

 

 

 ENTRANCE HALL

 

 

 GRAND STAIRS

 

 

LARGE BALLROOM
Where guests feel like globetrotters on a world cruise. 

 

 

You could be forgiven for thinking that you were aboard a luxury liner of yesteryear, with the waves lapping at the side.

 

 

Shaped like the bow of a ship, this giant hall has a distinctly maritime feel to it. 

 

 

Surrounded by magnificent columns and decorated with a truly unique coffered wooden ceiling. Vienna’s most opulent room. 

 

 

ARCADE COURTYARD
Why travel to Italy when the Arkadenhof – with its magnificent marble staircase and amazing glass ceiling reminiscent of Trecento-era Venice – is just bursting with Mediterranean charm?

 

 

The Arkadenhof is ideal for functions of all kinds, hosting press conferences or serious discussions away from prying eyes.

 

 

 ENTRANCE

 

SMALL BALLROOM
Running out of space in the main room? Then simply open the beautiful double doors to the Kleiner Ferstelsaal. This small Venetian-inspired pavilion provides ample space for buffets and can – to come back down to earth for a moment – be used as an exhibition space. Set up as a bar, it is perfect for a tête-a-tête.