Opened in 1892, the luxurious Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, set directly next to the Vienna State Opera, is ideally located to explore the major sights of the city. Saint Stephan’s Cathedral, the famous Kärntner Straße Shopping Boulevard as well as cultural institutions are only a short walk away. The Bristol Lounge Restaurant, rewarded with one toque by Gault Millau, serves Austrian delicacies and international cuisine. The luxurious rooms and suites at the Bristol feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and elegant marble bathrooms. Room service is available around the clock and complimentary mineral water is waiting for all guests upon arrival. The breakfast buffet, the business lunch and the dinner are served in the restaurant, which also serves specially created vegetarian and vegan dishes and it fulfills every desire. Afternoon Tea is offered from 15:00 to 17:00, including fine pastries, mini sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, organic jam and cakes and homemade sweets. Guests can unwind in Vienna’s first American Bar, the Bristol Bar, where cocktails according to themes such as the opera, music, and wine are served The business center is located on the 5th floor and is equipped with computers and printers. A gym is also at guests’ disposal boasting unique and fantastic views of the Vienna Ring Road and the State Opera. Both facilities are available free of charge and 24 hours a day. The hotel offers an awarded Clefs d'Or concierge service, featuring an experienced team, available prior and during guests' stay, providing information and insider tips about the city, organizing city trips, sight-seeing tours and arranging you tickets or making reservations. The Karlsplatz Metro Stop is right in front of the hotel and valet parking is offered at the hotel. The Hofburg Congress and Event Center is a 10-minute walk away. Free WiFi is provided in the entire property.