Hotel Schani
Vienna // Austria

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Bang in the middle of Vienna near the Central Station stands Hotel Schani, a unique synthesis of tradition and modern style. Here, guests will discover authentic facets of Viennese culture enhanced by futuristic elements.

Ever-rising requirements of potential guests were taken into consideration even at the planning stage. Innovative options for selecting a room that suits your needs were developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO), as was a mobile check-in/check-out feature which greatly reduces waiting times. Download an app and your smartphone turns into a door opener. A perfectly equipped co-working space is installed in the multi-purpose lobby. Rounded off by classy interior design, the Schani – which was created by the architect Gabriel Kacerovsky from Archisphere and has been hosting numerous cultural events – is an emotional experience.

Obviously, great emphasis was also placed on sustainability. In 2014, the hotel received the “Green building” award from the European Commission. Carbon emissions were substantially reduced through the usage of district heating and cooling. Additionally, sophisticated water management, LEDs, charging stations for e-cars and other measures were established so that total energy consumption is 41% less than in conventional hotels.

The Schani family operates another attractive, technologically smart boutique hotel called Hotel Schani Salon in Mariahilfer Strasse, also in Vienna. A new Schani hotel is scheduled to be opened in Munich in 2021.


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Project: Hotel Schani
Location: Austria
Architect: Gabriel Kacerovsky / archisphere.
Photographers: Gregor Hofbauer