Grand Hotel Wien

Vienna's elegant past lives on at the Grand Hotel Wien, a centerpiece of Austrian social life that once played host to galas featuring Johann Strauss, composer of the city's most noteworthy export, the Viennese waltz. Style and decorum still reign in the 205 luxury guest rooms and suites, where rare antiques, elegant fabrics, and marble baths coexist seamlessly with such modern amenities as flat-panel TVs, heated mirrors, and wireless Internet access. A health club helps guests relax and recharge.

Meeting planners waltz through the details of business meetings and corporate events at the Grand Hotel Wien, which features a dozen venues and a ballroom that accommodates receptions to 400. The seventh-floor La Ciel restaurant mixes haute cuisine with inspiring views and rooftop dining in season.