The sister hotel to the Sacher Wien (with the same ownership), the Sacher Salzburg is the clear choice for visitors to Salzburg who prefer the predictable luxury, classic updated interiors, and comfortable accommodations of most five star hotels. Occupying an 1866 building just across the river from the old section of Salzburg, the Sacher has undergone a thorough renovation begun in 2007 and still underway on some 2nd and 3rd floor rooms; it is due to be completed in March, 2014. The attractive original lobby, with marble pillars and mosaic floors, flows seamlessly into a new, classically contemporary Lobby Lounge and Lobby Bar whose new mosaic floors help complete the transition. Fresh and modern, these rooms still fit perfectly alongside the original lobby. The hotel's old roof has been replaced with a huge glass roof that brings natural light into the lobby and central courtyard. In other words, huge sums of money have been spent very effectively to accomplish a wonderful transformation of the hotel's public spaces.

Room Types

And the guest rooms? Due to high occupancy levels, I was not able to view any Superior (30 sqm) or Deluxe (35 sqm) guest rooms. Guest rooms have the same interior schemes of suites but are smaller and lack step-in showers.

The Executive Suite we were shown on the 4th floor had great natural light and was attractively decorated in shades of green. It had doors closing off the living room from the sleeping area. Bathrooms had dual vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, and a WC.

We were also shown a Junior Suite on the 1st floor. It was a darker room, though probably just a temporary condition due to the scaffolding erected as part of the renovation of floors 2 and 3. With a taupe color scheme, the Junior Suite had an open floor plan and measured 45 sqm in area. It felt like what most would consider to be a Deluxe room.

Note: I would not book this hotel until April, 2014, when the renovations are complete. We could hear construction noise, and feel shaking, on adjacent floors. Once complete, however, Sacher Salzburg will be a winner!

Overall

A very attractive, classically contemporary luxury hotel just across the river from old Salzburg (but wait until after renovations are complete in April, 2014)