Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of SIGNA and CENTRAL Group for Thompson Vienna, a new lifestyle hotel to be located in the Austrian capital.

The development of this new property drive the expansion of the group’s its brands throughout Europe, along with a strong commitment to growing the Thompson Hotels portfolio. Hyatt aims to develop its luxury lifestyle portfolio in Europe.

Expected to open in late 2024, the 148-room hotel will be located on Mariahilferstrasse (Mariahilfer Street) in the popular retail area of Vienna, as part of a development bringing a new KaDeWe high-end department store to the city. Thompson Vienna and KaDeWe together will create an immersive, cultural destination for tourists and locals.

Thompson Vienna wil be designed by architects OMA and interior designers Tara Bernerd & Partners. This design will be inspired by the architecture and distinctive characteristics of Austria’s capital with a touch of modernity. The hotel will feature F&B offer as well as entertainment options. 

We are excited to be expanding our relationship with SIGNA and CENTRAL Group by introducing plans for Thompson Vienna, the third Hyatt property in the city. Offering a refined residential feel, Thompson Vienna will attract visitors and locals alike with a dynamic social scene, all within the unprecedented development that will integrate high-end shopping, dining, entertainment, fashion and accommodations within one destination. 

Felicity Black-Roberts, Vice President development Europe, Hyatt 

We are delighted to extend our collaboration with Hyatt on this exciting new landmark hotel for the Viennese social scene. Together we will reimagine how retail and hospitality are intertwined to create a high-quality, lifestyle offering for our guests and visitors. 

Claus Stadler, COO of SIGNA

The development of this property follows Hyatt’s recent announcement of plans for the Thompson Hotels brand debut in Spain with Thompson Madrid. Thompson Vienna will mark the third Hyatt-branded hotel in the city joining Park Hyatt Vienna and Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere.