Hilton Vienna Waterfront

Hilton Vienna Waterfront has reopened following a comprehensive renovation, featuring redesigned rooms and suites, an expanded leisure and event space, and the new OXBO restaurant and bar, with a one of a kind project by international interior design studio THDP.

Located at Handelskai in a historic grain silo from 1911, the hotel combines urban history, authentic Viennese lifestyle, and the comfort of a modern oasis. With its unique view of the Danube and Danube Island, Hilton Vienna Waterfront invites business travelers to blend work and relaxation for a true Vienna experience.

The Hilton Danube Waterfront boasts 340 meticulously designed rooms, each thoughtfully crafted to provide the utmost comfort and style. THDP has infused each room with a sense of modern sophistication, utilizing a harmonious blend of high-quality materials, contemporary furnishings, and subtle yet impactful design elements. The design aims to create a sanctuary for guests, where they can unwind and enjoy the beauty of their surroundings while experiencing the highest standards of hospitality.

The design draws on the industrial heritage of the building and its riverside location, reflected in spacious rooms and suites, decorated in deep blue, rust orange, and brown tones. Warm natural hues and bright accents create a fresh, casual atmosphere and space for relaxation. Minimalist, rustic elements in the furnishings subtly reference the building’s former use as a grain silo that once fed old Vienna. Here, the site’s history merges with today’s vibrant, sustainable and welcoming surroundings.

Ample Event Space Indoors and Outdoors
As a relaxed business hotel with over 1,200 square meters of meeting space, the Hilton Vienna Waterfront offers guests the chance to seamlessly combine work and lifestyle, providing an ideal environment for a pleasant and productive atmosphere. The bright meeting rooms, with natural daylight and state-of-the-art equipment, can be tailored as creative workspaces.

The rooms – design and inspiration
The guest rooms went through a soft refurbishment including updating the colour palette with changes to all the soft furnishings, lighting and carpeting. The overall layout remained unchanged other than adapting the rooms to include additional opportunities for seating either by way of a new sofa bed or chaise longue.

The Executive Lounge on the top floor of the hotel mirrors the design of the rooms and suites, offering a quiet and relaxing space for work or a break, with the added luxury of a breathtaking view of the river—essentially an office with a view.

New OXBO Restaurant
The new OXBO restaurant focuses on regional, high-quality Austrian products, using carefully selected natural and seasonal ingredients. Weather permitting, guests can enjoy their meals or sunset drinks on the restaurant terrace, with stunning views of the Danube.

The OXBO Bar, together with the restaurant and terrace provide a relaxed, social, and warm atmosphere for private celebrations, business lunches, or dinners. The bar design is a mix of contemporary and chic, blending industrial characteristics taken from the key side boat cranes and fusing it with finishes such as walnut and polished metals of copper and brass. The dark bronze arms of the new feature bar gantry support a re-imagined boat crane feature display for three activities cocktails, beer and coffee.

Unexpected Riverside Lifestyle in Vienna
Only 20 minutes from Vienna’s international airport and the city center, guests can enjoy the hotel’s extensive outdoor areas and direct access to the Danube. The outdoor pool, surrounded by greenery, offers a refreshing spot in summer. Guests can relax on comfortable sun loungers, taking in views of the impressive river and lush nature, or unwind in the shade after a day’s work.

The Hilton Vienna Waterfront offers a peaceful, nature-adjacent experience while remaining centrally located. Business travelers can easily blend tranquility with the excitement of city life, making it ideal for a “bleisure” trip. Leopoldstadt, home to the famous Prater amusement park, the Karmelitermarkt, Ernst Happel Stadium, the exhibition center, Danube Island, and the Augarten, known for its porcelain production, are also easily accessible.

Wellness with a View
The new wellness area at the Hilton Vienna Waterfront features three saunas, including a panoramic sauna with a view of the Danube, as well as a massage and relaxation room. Perfect for unwinding after a busy day of meetings! The 24-hour fitness center on the 8th floor offers perhaps the best spot to work out, with views of Danube Island.

Design: THDP
Photography: courtesy of Hilton Vienna Waterfront