6 September 2025  Vienna's Tourism Sees Strong Growth – Day Fee Under DiscussionVienna continues to thrive as a global destination: in the first half of 2025, the city recorded 8.8 million overnight stays – 7% more than last year – and nearly half a billion euros in accommodation revenue. With 82% of guests arriving from abroad, Vienna's quality-tourism strategy is paying off. At the same time, the city government is considering introducing a day-guest fee, inspired by Venice, for visitors who do not stay overnight. The aim is to ease the financial pressure on Vienna's budget, which is facing a potential deficit of up to €3.8 billion in 2025. Details on the fee amount are still under discussion. Against the backdrop of rising visitor numbers and fiscal challenges, new hotel projects are set to strengthen Vienna's position as a year-round destination further and are an important driver of the city's economy.From Paris to Vienna: Miiro Expands Its European PortfolioFollowing openings in Paris, Barcelona, Gstaad, and London, the boutique hotel group Miiro selected Vienna for its next major step: Palais Rudolf, opening November 2025, with bookings already available for stays from December. The hotel's location is as symbolic as it is strategic: directly on Rudolfsplatz, named after Crown Prince Rudolf, the building dates back to the late 19th century and represents Vienna's Ringstraßen-era grandeur.A Place with History – In Vienna's Textile QuarterPalais Rudolf stands in a historically significant area: the Rudolfsplatz neighbourhood was once a hub for textile companies and is still home to the Austrian Textile Industry Association at Rudolfsplatz 12. The proximity underscores the area's longstanding connection to design and production – even fashion designer Helmut Lang once had his atelier in the district. The textile district's history is also explored on Geschichte Wien Wiki. The hotel embraces this cultural heritage, blending past and present.Rooms with Subtle EleganceThe 64 rooms and suites of Palais Rudolf combine quiet elegance with layered references to different design epochs – from Classicism to Jugendstil, from the 1950s and 60s to contemporary minimalism. The aesthetic is warm yet understated: furniture with vintage touches and curated local antiques create a calm, purist atmosphere where historical and modern elements merge almost imperceptibly.Images: Views of a guest room at Palais Rudolf in Vienna: the bedroom with a soft, calm design, a wardrobe with built-in minibar, and a bathroom. The interior subtly combines historical and modern style elements for a timeless, relaxed atmosphere. Photos: © Miiro Palais Rudolf |