Imperial Vienna, on a Personal Level
The carefully restored former guest house of Emperor Franz Joseph I — and the home of TMP 2026.
A truly Viennese welcome
At the Parkhotel Schönbrunn you can experience imperial Vienna on a truly personal level: the hotel is located in the carefully restored former guest house of Emperor Franz Joseph I.
It was originally a rest stop, opened in 1787, which was taken over by Ferdinand Dommayer in 1823 and expanded into an inn. In the decades that followed, it was transformed into the venue for lavish balls, and became a byword for the Viennese lifestyle. Numerous works by Johann Strauss the elder and younger, as well as their contemporary Joseph Lanner, were premiered here.
Since the grand opening in November 2011, the Parkhotel Schönbrunn’s unique combination of imperial nostalgia and modern conveniences has allowed guests to experience all the aspects of true Viennese charm in perfect comfort — not only in rooms and suites but also in restaurants and bars or in the conference rooms.
Inside the Venue
From the chandelier-lit Kaiser Lounge to the bright, modern conference halls — a glimpse of where TMP 2026 will unfold.
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The Façade
The illuminated entrance of the Parkhotel Schönbrunn — the conference home for three days in October 2026.
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Reception & Lobby
The classic chequerboard floors and chandeliers of the lobby set the tone the moment delegates arrive.
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“Österreich-Ungarn” Hall
One of the bright, modern conference halls — shown here in a parliamentary seating layout for plenary sessions.
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Kaiser Lounge
Frescoed ceilings, a crystal chandelier and standing tables — the perfect setting for the TMP 2026 coffee breaks.
Right Next Door
The Parkhotel Schönbrunn is directly located next to two of Vienna’s most famous landmarks.
Schloss Schönbrunn
The former imperial summer residence — a UNESCO World Heritage site with 1,441 rooms, baroque gardens and the Gloriette overlooking Vienna. A short stroll from the hotel entrance.
Visit schoenbrunn.atTiergarten Schönbrunn
The world’s oldest zoo, founded in 1752 and set within the palace gardens. Home to giant pandas, elephants and a beloved Viennese tradition just minutes from the hotel.
Visit zoovienna.atA Storied Past
From a roadside rest stop in 1787 to one of Vienna’s most iconic hotels.
The original rest stop opens
The first incarnation of the building opens its doors as a wayside inn just outside Schloss Schönbrunn.
Taken over by Ferdinand Dommayer
Dommayer expands the rest stop into a full inn, laying the groundwork for its later cultural fame.
Birthplace of Viennese ballroom culture
Numerous works by Johann Strauss the elder and younger, and their contemporary Joseph Lanner, are premiered here. The house becomes a byword for the Viennese lifestyle.
The Parkhotel Vienna is built
Constructed according to plans by Austrian architect Arnold Heymann, with 70 guest rooms, dining rooms, a ballroom and a Viennese coffeehouse.
Thomas Edison checks in
The inventor is among many notable guests of Emperor Franz Joseph who stay at this first-class hotel in the years after its opening.
Partly destroyed by fire
A fire damages the building, marking the first of several setbacks the hotel would later overcome.
Wartime use and reopening
The building serves as a military hospital during the Second World War and, after the war, as the officers’ mess for the British occupation forces — until the hotel is reopened in 1954.
Renovation and expansion
Following another fire, the hotel is completely renovated and extended to become — at that time — the biggest hotel complex in Vienna.
Austria Trend Hotels takes over
The hotel joins the Austria Trend Hotels portfolio, which has operated it ever since.
Modernised and reborn
A full modernisation and expansion is completed, culminating in the grand re-opening in November 2011 as the Parkhotel Schönbrunn we know today.