There are many reasons why Vienna fares so well in such objective and subjective evaluations. Therefore, the following list is not exhaustive.

• Vienna – city of culture
  numerous activities in the area of theatre, music, art exhibitions, public readings, museums and operas that cater to all tastes!
• Imperial Vienna
  Imperial buildings like Hofburg, Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere, Parliament, the splendid buildings of the Ring Boulevard, the medieval narrow streets and the baroque squares that shape the image of the city
• Transport
  A safe city with an excellent public transport network of underground trains, trams and buses
• Services
  Well-organised public services, a clean environment and excellent transport options
• Education
  Educational facilities are efficient and available to all
• Value
  Good price level: excellent value for money
• Climate
  Moderate and mild climate. Average summer temperatures 20°C to 30°C, average winter temperatures around 0°C.
• Accomodation
  A very good choice on high quality hotels, restaurants and bars and a large variety with regards to ‘nightlife’
• Culture
  A large amount of national and international festivals, events and awards

Vienna – according to the international acclaimed ranking by Mercer’s 2010 and the corresponding survey of the world’s largest cities, Vienna is definitely the best place to live. Vienna did score the highest for overall quality of living. Vienna ranks first surpassing Zurich according to the annual list by Mercer, the human resources consulting firm. This ranking shows the capital of Austria on top, moving ahead of the TOP 2 cities of last year, Zurich and Geneva. The list is based on 39 criteria that serve as leading indicators of quality of life.

Social services, political stability and environmental policies are ranked high, as well as aspects like health and safety, transport, infrastructure and training. The ranking, which covers 215 cities, is meant to offer a guide for governments and companies to establish compensation guidelines for their employees.

This is the 1^st time that the capital of Austria has gained the number one spot – a distinction welcomed by its leaders and business community.

Mr. Paul van der Linden, chief editor of the magazine “Stars & Luxury” decided to test the new Lexus RX 450 Hybrid and instead of driving through The Netherlands, he picked the “good old roadtrip” and drove from Berlin to Prague, then to Vienna, further on to Munich and back to Amsterdam. Whilst docking-up in Vienna, he stayed at the Grand Hotel Wien and also at The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel, enjoying New Years Eve to the max. A story about driving a nice car on the different highways and in nice cities.

“A young and extremely professional service crew, a performance of international par-excellence, a perfect location and an audacious and distinctive cooking – a combination rarely seen in hotel kitchens in Vienna.” This can be read in the new edition of Gault Millau as overall statement on the restaurant At Eight.

The total of 15 points for the concept of aroma cuisine of Thomas Seifried do acknowledge the excellent and fascinating combinations of menus and dishes with which he his pampering his guests. His cuisine is focusing on high quality, seasonal products, various spices and sauces as well as fresh domestic and exotic herbs which he combines with different essential/ethereal oils.

“Getting the second toque means a lot to us,” rejoices Thomas Seifried. “It states that the direction we have constantly and strategically followed since the opening in 2007 has been the right one. I am moreover positive that it will help the old and wrong prejudice that one cannot expect as much from hotel kitchens as from classical restaurants.”

During the past the brand “Kneissl” did stand for innovation, now it stands for energy, power, pioneering spirit, risk, innovation and individuality. With the opening of the first “Kneissl Star Lounge” in Innsbruck the brand has successfully implemented the next step in product and brand development.

The history of the brand “Kneissl” has been related to Tyrol since the launch in 1861, that is why it was without a doubt that the first Kneissl Star Lounge should be opened in Innsbruck.

What can you find in the Kneissl Star Lounge? Innovative and trendy Kneissl fashion, ski (Alpin & Nordic), ski helmets, goggles, the labels ‘White Star’, ‘Red Star’, ‘Black Star’ and free ride, tour and freestyle skis … to be honest: too much to mention. Go and have a look yourself, you will not get disappointed!

“Where to Stay
Stay in the city centre. The best choice is the Ring Hotel, just a block from the Opera house, and right near four wurstelstands. The Ring has clean, modern rooms at about ¤200 a night for a single. The beds are cushiony and the pillows fluffy. Breakfast is included and the waffles are delicious. Plus, Beyonce stayed there.”

Read the whole article on living.scotsman.com.

“If you’re in the market for a splurge, The Ring is the hippest luxury hotel. Hey now, dig that vodka bar.”

Read the whole article on dailycandy.com.

“In the cultural heart of Vienna, Austria, The Ring – Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel bucks the trend of traditional 5 star hotels, with a smiley, helpful concierge team who are genuinely friendly and discrete. Just 2 years old, the property retains the atmosphere of a boutique hotel with stylish chocolate browns, greens and rusty orange décor, enormous cuddle-up beds and shiny plasma televisions. [Read more ...] “

The Concept For Living magazine features The Ring, Vienna´s Casual Luxury Hotel.