A Palace of Imperial Grandeur since 1873 The sumptuous surroundings of the Luxury Hotel Imperial Vienna were originally created in 1863 as the Vienna residence of the prince of Württemberg and were transformed into the Hotel Imperial for the universal exhibition in 1873. The hotel gained renown around the world as a byword for discretion and impeccable service. The unique location at Vienna's famous Ringstraße, next to the Musikverein Vienna provides excellent conditions to explore the imperial city with all its magnificent sights.