Monday, August 29, 2011

Viennese Luxury

First of all I want to send my good wishes to those affected by the hurricane over the weekend and hope things get back to normal real soon.


On the other hand, lately I've been very active on my reading and for one reason of the other Vienna has been coming up a lot in my readings besides the fact that my parents were there just a month ago {all images HERE}.


On my travels I've always made mandatory {for myself!} to visit places that have a lot of history and a place like the Hotel Imperial would definitely be one of those places. Built in 1863 to be the residence of the prince of Württemberg it was turned into a hotel in 1873 for the World's Fair and became famous all over the world as the place to go for luxury and impeccable service.

As much as I might like a modern environment, I love places that have maintained their grandiose personality and still make us feel like that old world luxury. It is know that the afternoon is prepared with fresh water from the Alps and trademark teas including Darjeeling, Bergamot and Rose Blossom petals.


This place is so famous that there are a number of anecdotes by many historical figures such as Charly Chaplin, Queen Elizabeth II, and Luciano Pavarotti amongst many others.


Have a great Monday and make sure to make plans to indulge in something this week!
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22 comments:

  1. Tiffany KadaniAugust 29, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Oh wow! Not I totally want to go there also. Love love love Italy!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Happy Monday!! These definitely exude that old world feel as you said. So beautiful and grand :)

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  3. AnnieAugust 29, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Wow, I really want to be there right now! so exquisite! Hope you had a great weekend. Luckily, some very scare wind was the worst we experienced on Saturday.
    p.s. I would love to see that popsicle recipe - sounds so interesting!

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  4. Tina L. HookAugust 29, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    The word that comes to mind: sumptuous. I want to live there.

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  5. Suite HenryAugust 29, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Wow. This is all kinds of decorative greatness!

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  6. A Crimson KissAugust 29, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Oh Vienna, how I loved that city! The coffee, the food, the design, the elegance-it was spectacular! And I got the most divine silver fox fur hat as a souvenir. Even if it doesn't get much use in SF, it always makes me smile when I see it in my wardrobe!

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  7. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEAugust 29, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I would SOOOO love to go there! It's been on my list for years. One day :)

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  8. Christel @ Captivated by imageAugust 29, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I've never been in such a grandiose, classic decorated hotel. This looks beautiful!!!

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  9. nooneAugust 29, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    ohh man I would love to be able to stay there for a night!!

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  10. Bad JoanAugust 29, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    So beautiful. Their decor is so intricate.


    GTBB,
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  11. BonBon Rose Girls KristinAugust 29, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Luxury indeed...Look at those window treatments...WOW!

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  12. kAugust 29, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    my friend was just saying that she wants to go there!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Makes me wanna go travelling so bad (:

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  14. honey my heartAugust 29, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    hope your monday is great, as well. i can't indulge in travel right now, but had plans to enjoy some desserts ;)

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  15. JessAugust 29, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Holy cow! This place is incredible! I wonder if I can a generous donation to foot the bill!

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  16. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    omg, amazing...


    xoxo

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  17. the late afternoonAugust 30, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    my gosh! what a majestic looking place - the interiors look like they are fit for royalty!

    http://www.thelateafternoon.com

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  18. the nyanzi reportAugust 30, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    simply beautiful!

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  19. roberto syriousAugust 30, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    wow amazing it's like a dream!!!
    i want an house like this :D
    xoxo

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  20. AprendeconvaleAugust 30, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    such a lovely post this one.! Sometimes we need kind of this sumptuosity in our lives:-)))

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  21. Couture CarrieAugust 30, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Exquisite post, darling!
    So luxurious!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  22. The Foolish AestheteAugust 31, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    The Viennese certainly know how to do "Opulent". So magnificent!

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