Hotel Imperial Vienna stands at Kärntner Ring 16 — on the Ringstrasse, steps from the Vienna State Opera. The building was erected in 1863 as the palace of the Duke of Württemberg and converted into a hotel in 1873. Guests staying here are not simply choosing a central location — they are choosing one of the most historically significant addresses in Vienna. Every aspect of the stay is expected to match that standard.
From Vienna Airport to Hotel Imperial Vienna – distance and travel time
Hotel Imperial Vienna is located in the 1st district, at Kärntner Ring 16. The distance from Vienna-Schwechat Airport is approximately 20 kilometres. Under normal traffic conditions, the journey takes 20 to 25 minutes via the A4 motorway.
During peak hours — weekday mornings between 7:00 and 9:00 AM and afternoons between 4:00 and 6:00 PM — travel time may be slightly longer. Vienna Driver plans your pickup time based on your actual flight arrival, not the original schedule.
Fixed price from Vienna Airport to Hotel Imperial Vienna
The 1st district falls within the price zone with fixed prices from €39 for a sedan. The price applies in both directions — from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel back to the airport.
All prices include VAT, parking fees and the airport entry fee. No meter, no surcharge for traffic or flight delays. What you see when you book is what you pay.
Arriving at Vienna Airport – how the transfer works
After landing, follow the signs to baggage claim. Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign — no searching, no uncertainty. He monitors your flight number and adjusts the pickup time automatically if your flight is delayed.
For guests who prefer a more formal reception, a chauffeur service with limousine and Meet & Greet at the gate is also available — discreet, punctual, and without compromise.
Departing from Hotel Imperial Vienna to the airport
For the return journey from Hotel Imperial Vienna to the airport, allow sufficient lead time. At least 2 hours for intra-European flights, 3 hours for international. Vienna Driver picks you up directly at the Kärntner Ring entrance — no meter running, no price surprises.
For early morning flights and late night departures, a pre-booked fixed-price transfer is the only reliably comfortable option — a driver outside the hotel at 4 AM, at a price confirmed the evening before.
Business travellers and VIP guests
Hotel Imperial has long been a preferred address for heads of state, diplomats and senior international executives. For guests who fly to Vienna regularly and need a reliable transfer partner with fixed prices and company invoicing, we offer a dedicated corporate transfer service.
Other hotels on the Ringstrasse and in the 1st district
Vienna Driver serves all hotels in Vienna at fixed prices. Other central properties: Ritz-Carlton Vienna, Hilton Vienna Plaza, The Ring Hotel, Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom.
