Located on the Ringstrasse's northwest section near the University of Vienna, the Hotel de France is 500 metres from Sigmund Freud Museum and one kilometre from Stephansplatz in the city centre.

The nearest airport is Vienna International, 25 kilometres from the hotel.

A complimentary 24-hour top floor fitness centre contains free weights and cardio machines with individual televisions. Outside the centre is a small terrace where guests sip chilled, complimentary soft drinks and bottled water at a teak table.

In the marble floored lobby, guests can relax while planning their days in conversation areas furnished with floral rugs, upholstered seating, and potted plants.

Several dining options are available to guests, including a sushi bar, an intimate restaurant with fine Mediterranean and Viennese dishes, and a casual bistro.

During July and August in front of City Hall 700 metres from the hotel, food stalls are set up and free movies are shown at night on a large screen. During November and December, the area becomes an open air Christmas market.