Hotel Sacher
(formerly the Österreichischer Hof) Salzburg, Austria
from Travel Intelligence
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Salzburg riverside hotel: heavily decorated, but favoured by Austrian society
set.
Address:
Schwarzstrasse
5-7,
5020 Salzburg,
Austria
Telephone:
+43 662 88977
Fax:
+43 662
88977-14
Rating:
5 star
The Hotel Writes
"This striking hotel rests on the right bank of the Salzach River and its
panoramic glass-fronted facade affords magnificent views across the water to the
Old City. Built about a century ago, the Sacher 'Oesterreichischer Hof' has been
modernized to include three restaurants (all fronting the water), with our
favorite being the elegant Zirbelzimmer which features Austrian specialties and
rich desserts and coffees. The hotel is also conveniently located near
Salzburg's main concert hall, the Mozarteum. AC in some rooms."
Reviews
Jamie Dunford Wood:
This classic 19thC Salzburg hotel has been run by the Gurtler family, of Sacher
fame, since 1988, hence the nudge towards the name change, but for many it will
for ever be the Hof. Well positioned next to the river with views of the castle,
the building is nevertheless not an architectural masterpiece, sitting
block-like across from the old town with flags flying from the roof like a large
government ministry. But it is an institution, though nothing at all like the
delightful Sacher Hotel in Vienna in spirit or atmosphere.
Everything feels heavy here,
from the towering galleried reception area with its staircase up the middle,
carpeted in red, to the ornate rooms decorated in rich colours and patterned
carpets. They are furnished in upholstered repro furniture, and in some cases
antiques, with old fashioned standing laps, and the whole hotel still has a
Victorian, institutional feel. It will always be 'the' place to stay, especially
during the Festival, and especially amongst Austrians; the Piano Bar is a
wonderful place to sink down into a comfortable armchair amongst the gilt and
the gold and red striped fabrics, and indulge in Sacher-Torte; but just as much
as a visitor and not always as a guest, because Salzburg has other riches to
offer the imaginative hotel traveller.
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Salzburg riverside hotel: heavily decorated, but favoured by Austrian society
set.
