RUBY SOFIE VIENNA

The Sofiensale -and therefore also Ruby Sofie- got its name from Archduchess Sophie of Austria. Since 2013 the Sofiensale is home to Ruby Sofie who has incorporated many historic details of the location into its interior. The Sofiensale openend in 1838 as a bathhouse. Due to the outstanding acoustic the location was also used for balls and concerts in the winter. Musicians and artists such as Johann Strauss / Franz Lizst / Falco / the Kinks amongst others / performed at the Sofiensale / which turned into a popular event venue over the years. 2001 a fire severely damaged the Sofiensale and it stayed empty for 10 years. Now after an intense all-round renovation and restoring the original state - the location is home to Ruby Sofie. The rich musical history plays an important part in the design of the hotel. Vintage furnishing and conscious mixture of style of the 150-year-old history including memorabilia of concerts / balls and events. Stage curtains and stage spotlights in the public areas resemble the backstage area and remind the guest that this used to be a concert venue. **IMPORTANT NOTE ** Please be advised that credit card holder name is an absolute requirement for all of our reservations. If you are unable to provide this information - you must contact the property to provide a reason and alternative payment details within 48hours. Failure to provide either the credit card holder name at time of reservation or to contact the property will result in un-confirmation of the reservation.