Rooftoop bar Aurora.
A new gem of a hotel in Vienna Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere: it is the Hyatt Group’s latest coup and the second location in the German-speaking region. Just opened in April 2019, Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere is a special meeting point for lifestyle aficionados from far and wide. The boutique hotel does not only convince guests with its unique architecture and perfect central location, but also with its personal style.
manager Michael Fortner adds: “Past traditions and modern zeitgeist harmonise in all areas of the restaurant to give guests an insight into how Prince Eugen would live and dine in the 21st century.”
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The iconic restaurant Cyclist convinces with healthy, so-called ‘flexitarian’ food. It follows the motto ‘Better food for a better self’. Inspired by bike culture, there are plenty of bicycle elements integrated into the design as well.
Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere leaves nothing to be desired. Sophisticated guests, who appreciate contemporary architecture, art, fashion and cuisine, will have come to the right place at Arsenalstraße 10. “Andaz hotels are the rock stars of the Hyatt Group. ‘Andaz’ is Hindi and means ‘personal style’. Indeed, it is not just our guests but also our staff who bring their own personal style to the hotel every day,” says Gözde Eren, general manager of the new hotel. Aside from personal style, great importance is also placed on the stylistic dialogue with the surroundings. Belvedere Palace is within walking distance and the hotel’s design integrates this royal aspect 112 | Issue 74 | May 2019
perfectly. One can find the legendary fishbone parquet flooring not only in the 700-square-metre ballroom, but also in each of the 303 guestrooms. It is a marvellous testimony to traditional craftsmanship. Prince Eugen von Savoyen was widely known for his passion for art, and a great range of different event spaces at Andaz reflect this. Across 2,200 square metres, indoors as well as outdoors, art is beautifully combined with the latest conference technology. Regarding the culinary side of things, Andaz offers several highlights. Eugen21 is a modern Austrian inn, which masters the interplay of old and new. General
To fully unwind, guests should visit the rooftop bar Aurora on the 16th floor, where bar manager Marcus Philipp takes his guests on a journey to Scandinavia. In an inviting atmosphere with an open fireplace and a generously-sized roof terrace, he serves unusual cocktail creations. A central location and individual service in addition to unparalleled style and competence have turned Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere into Vienna’s new place to be. www.andazviennaambelvedere.com