+43 1 211 50 0The Schick family
Hosts for five generations
For more than four centuries, the Hotel Stefanie has been synonymous with Viennese hospitality. It has been welcoming guests from all over the world since 1600, forming the foundation of Schick Hotels, which is now run by the fifth generation of the Schick family.
“While the knowledge of perfect hospitality has been passed down from generation to generation, the takeover by the younger generation has always ensured that Schick Hotels keep up with the times.”
– Dr. Martin Schick
Under the leadership of Dr. Martin Schick, the hotel group has undergone a phase of further development in recent decades. He shaped the direction of the company by combining a sense of tradition with modern management. Numerous innovations in service and facilities, the expansion to include additional hotels, and the publication of a book on the history of the Hotel Stefanie all took place during his era. With his dedication, he successfully guided the family business through the challenges of a rapidly changing tourism industry.
Generational change
In 2025, a generational change will take place: Dr. Alexander Schick will take over the management from his father. Familiar with the hotel industry from an early age, he studied business administration and commercial law and earned his doctorate at the Vienna University of Technology with a thesis on the sustainable use of resources in hotel real estate. Professional positions in international tourism and strategy consulting broadened his horizons beyond Vienna. Today, he combines scientific expertise with practical experience—while also carrying his family's legacy into the future.
“It is a special privilege to be a fifth-generation host. For me, this means not only preserving tradition, but also actively developing it further. We want to position Schick Hotels so that they continue to be places where Viennese history and modern joie de vivre come together.”
– Dr. Alexander Schick
Today, Schick Hotels comprises five hotels, two restaurants, and around 170 employees. Together, they represent a corporate culture in which Viennese history, family spirit, and contemporary hospitality merge to create a unique experience. The Schick family follows an understanding of entrepreneurship that thinks in terms of generations, not quick profits—with the aim of preserving values, taking responsibility, and shaping the future in a sustainable way.
