The Hotel de France is a five-star, luxury hotel located in the center of Vienna, on the famous Ringstrasse, one of the most beautiful boulevards in the world. Originally built in 1872, the hotel was throughly refurbished and modernized in 1988. After 130 years, the Hotel de France is still delighted to welcome guests from all over the world. The hotel is ideally situated near the traditional shopping area of Kohlmarkt, Kartnerstrasse and Graben. The Hotel de France has two onsite restaurants, a souvenir shop and an onsite foreign language cinema. Area attractions within walking distance include the Spanish Riding School, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, the State Opera and Schonbrunn Palace. The guest rooms offer a perfect combination of hospitality and traditional Viennese atmosphere. These comfortable guest rooms are decorated in either a modern or traditional style and they are all appointed with modern comforts and amenities. These rooms have high ceilings, elegant crystal chandeliers and tasteful furnishings that are either white or dark brown. For dining the hotel offers an onsite bistro, a fine dining restaurant and a sushi bar. The Hotel de France offers onsite dining and it is convenient to shopping, entertainment and attractions.