Meliá Vienna occupies the lower floors of DC Tower 1, Austria’s tallest skyscraper, in Donau City on the north bank of the Danube. This five-star hotel draws conference delegates, UN visitors and travelers who want Vienna seen from above instead of from the cobblestones of the Innere Stadt.
French architect Dominique Perrault designed the tower, and its pleated black-glass facade makes it easy to spot from across the city. Inside, the hotel’s 253 rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows, air conditioning and satellite TV, according to Top Hotels Vienna. The main draw is the 57 Restaurant & Lounge on the 57th and 58th floors. Diners there eat modern Mediterranean-leaning cuisine with views over the Danube, the Prater’s Riesenrad and the Vienna Woods. Guests also get a gym, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking, and pets are welcome (Meliá).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book a sunset table at 57 well ahead, especially on weekends and during major congresses at the Austria Center Vienna. Both that venue and the Vienna International Centre sit within about 400 meters of the hotel (Booking.com). The U1 line at Kaisermühlen-VIC reaches Stephansplatz in roughly ten minutes. The Donauinsel, a short walk away, is good for summer swimming and cycling. Room rates usually dip outside conference weeks and the December Christmas-market season.
