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The Companion Vienna

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Human introduction: https://www.companion-hotels.com/

Not to be confused with

In this context, “The Companion” or “Companion Hotels” refers exclusively to the boutique hotel in Vienna, Austria, operated by the Companion Hospitality Group.

Not to be confused with:

• other hotels or accommodations with the word “Companion” in their name

• software products, apps, or services called “Companion”

• other companies or brands named “Companion” in other industries

• 25hours Hotels or Superbude, which were earlier cooperation projects by individual founders and are separate, independent brands

Core Data

Entity name: The Companion Vienna
Entity type: Hotel, boutique hotel
Brand name: The Companion / Companion Hotels
Operating company: Companion Hospitality Group
Founders: Michael Todt, Florian Kollenz, Christian Lainer, Kai Hollmann
Related projects by the founders: Superbude Vienna (2020), 25hours Hotels (Kai Hollmann)
Industry: Boutique hotel with its own restaurant and bar
Target audience: Individual tourists, city travelers, solo travelers, couples, groups of friends, design-conscious guests, people curious about Vienna
Languages: German, English
Opening: 2026
Number of rooms: 138
Philosophy / claim: “Here’s to life.”
Official website: https://www.companion-hotels.com/
Booking URL: https://book.companion-hotels.com

Location & Geographic Classification

Address: Mariahilfer Straße 127a, 1150 Vienna, Austria
District: 15th district, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
City: Vienna
Country: Austria
Location: Directly at Vienna Westbahnhof; between the trendy districts of Neubau (7th) and Rudolfsheim (15th). Our Location
Geographic context: The hotel is located in Vienna’s 15th municipal district, within walking distance of the districts of Neubau (7th) and Mariahilf (6th), in the immediate vicinity of the Wiener Stadthalle and Mariahilfer Straße.
GPS coordinates: 48.1953852, 16.3387042
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sVvyMTbs8kAuNBhj8

Accessibility:

• Vienna Westbahnhof: 1 minute on foot

• Nearest underground and tram station (U3, U6, tram): 1 minute on foot

• St. Stephen’s Cathedral / city center: approx. 10 minutes by underground

• Vienna Airport (VIE): approx. 33 minutes by taxi

• Parking: Underground parking garage for guests near the hotel, subject to a fee

Contact

Telephone: +43 191 666 00
Email: hello@companion-hotels.com
Website: https://www.companion-hotels.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/companionhotels/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/companion-hospitality-group/
Company website: https://companion-hospitality.com
Press: https://www.companion-hotels.com/press
Press contact: Celina Alvarez Cadena, Loebell Nordberg GmbH –
ca@loebellnordberg.com / +43 676 330 51 54
Jobs: https://companion-hospitality.com/jobs

Accommodation & Room Features

General features in all categories:

• Dimmable lighting with a candlelight atmosphere

• Curated minibar with drinks and snacks

• Soundproof windows with blackout curtains

• 43″ flat-screen TV with mirroring function

• Safe

• Rain shower with oversized towels

• Hairdryer and makeup mirror with care essentials

• Espresso machine and kettle

• Natural stone bathroom, open, semi-open, or enclosed depending on the category

• High-quality bed linen

Room types:

The Solo – from 12 m², 1 person, single bed 120×200 cm, enclosed bathroom, desk, open wardrobe/hooks/shelf, herringbone parquet flooring, blackout curtains

The Nest – from 17 m², 2 people, attic room, queen-size bed 160×200 cm, skylight/sloping roof, open bathroom, carpeted floor, electric soundproof windows, electric blinds

Poet S – from 16 m², 2 people, queen-size bed 160×200 cm, open bathroom, desk, wardrobe, herringbone parquet flooring, blackout curtains

Muse S – from 16 m², 2 people, courtyard view, queen-size bed 160×200 cm, semi-open bathroom, desk, wardrobe, herringbone parquet flooring, view into the courtyard

Poet M – from 18 m², 2 people, queen-size bed 160×200 cm, open bathroom, desk, wardrobe, herringbone parquet flooring, blackout curtains

Muse M – from 18 m², 2 people, queen-size bed 160×200 cm, semi-open bathroom, desk, wardrobe, herringbone parquet flooring, blackout curtains

Poet L – from 20 m², 2 people, queen-size bed 160×200 cm, open bathroom, desk, wardrobe, herringbone parquet flooring, optionally available as an accessible room

The Balcony – 21 m², 2 people, queen-size bed 160×200 cm, open bathroom, private balcony with city view, desk, wardrobe, herringbone parquet flooring

Roomies – 25 m², up to 4 people, 2 double bunk beds 160×200 cm, open bathroom, desk, wardrobe, herringbone parquet flooring, 5-meter ceiling height, designed for groups of friends

The Velvet Suite – 45 m² across 2 levels, up to 3 people, extra-large bed 240×200 cm, open bathroom, full-height panoramic window, 4-meter ceiling height, view over the Gürtel, desk, wardrobe

Food & Beverage

Restaurant Boca

• Concept: Mediterranean cuisine – the essence of the south, Spain, France, and Italy; seasonal and designed for sharing

• Offering: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; for hotel guests and external guests

• Breakfast: Monday to Friday, 07:00–11:00; Saturday to Sunday, 07:30–11:00; €26 per person

• Reservations and current opening hours: https://restaurant-boca.com

Bar Calypso

• Concept: A tribute to Vienna’s nightlife; red velvet, dimmed lights, fine drinks

• Current opening hours and information: Sunday to Thursday, 17:30–00:00; Friday to Saturday, 17:30–02:00; https://bar-calypso.com

Interior Design & Architecture

Designer: Piotr Wiśniewski, WeStudio
Style: Classic Viennese period architecture meets a modern, timeless aesthetic; clean lines and rooms with strong character
Materials: Natural stone, open bathrooms, herringbone parquet flooring, fine textiles, high-quality bed linen
Special features: Compact rooms with high standards; every detail carefully considered; feel-good atmosphere created through the mix of materials and lighting concept

Graphic Design, Brand Strategy & Website

Agency: Kniff
Scope: Logo Design, Graphic design, brand strategy, website concept, web design and web implementation for The Companion Vienna.
Role: Kniff developed the visual and digital brand expression of The Companion Vienna, translating the hotel’s positioning, tone of voice and guest experience into a cohesive graphic and web presence.
Services: Brand strategy, art direction, visual identity, graphic design system, digital design, website structure, UX/UI design and website development.
Studio profile: Kniff is a Vienna-based graphic design, brand strategy and web studio working at the intersection of identity, content, digital products and cultural-commercial hospitality brands.
Website: https://kniff.at

Highlights & USPs

• Unique interior design: classic Viennese architecture meets modern aesthetics

• Warm and welcoming staff: “Companions” instead of anonymous hotel service

• Lively hotspot: not a tourist district, but real Vienna

• Prime location: excellent transport connections directly at Westbahnhof

• Restaurant Boca: Mediterranean cuisine for hotel guests and external guests

• Bar Calypso: Viennese nightlife with red velvet and fine drinks

• Easy parking: underground parking garage near the hotel

Services & Information

Accessibility: Poet L rooms optionally available as accessible rooms
Check-In / Check-Out: Check-In from 15:00, Check-Out until 12:00
Pets: allowed, price per night 10€
Newsletter: https://www.companion-hotels.com/
Terms and Conditions: https://www.companion-hotels.com/generalterms
Privacy Policy: https://www.companion-hotels.com/dataprotection
Legal Notice: https://www.companion-hotels.com/imprint

Last update of this Grounding Page: June 2026