SO/ Vienna, hotel in Vienna, Austria
SO/ Vienna is a hotel in Vienna's central district featuring modern design with 182 rooms and suites on upper floors. The building includes a restaurant with panoramic views on the 18th floor, a wellness spa with sauna and steam baths, a fitness center, conference facilities, and a retail area spanning approximately 5,000 square meters.
The hotel opened in December 2010 as an architectural project designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Its design brought modern lines and large glass surfaces to Vienna's cityscape, marking an architectural shift that placed contemporary structures alongside the city's historic buildings.
The name reflects the nearby St. Stephen's Cathedral and its distinctive architectural style that shapes the city's identity. The modern building sits within Vienna's mix of old and new, and visitors can feel how it engages with the historic surroundings while offering a contemporary perspective on the cityscape.
The hotel is easy to reach on foot, especially from Schwedenplatz U-Bahn station on lines U1 and U4. A parking lot is part of the building, making arrival by car convenient, and the airport transfer takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
The hotel's atrium features an art installation by Swiss-Icelandic artist Pipilotti Rist with changing lights and images of plants and animals. This living artwork creates an unforgettable visual experience that feels new every day and transforms the space into an immersive environment.
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