Hotel Sacher Vienna

So the big question would I stay there again?? absolutely not!!! I have stayed in many places that are five star rated that I would LOVE to return and this is not one of them. The hotel itself is not one that would itself be a destination. Have stayed in hotels where the property itself is worthy of visiting just to be on property where you could not leave and be happy and think you had a great time this is not one of them. . And then the location and surrounding areas are not desirable to return to either. First the good the room was well appointed it was as pictured on their website. The bed was comfortable enough amenities in the bathroom itself condition of the room those kinds of things were all fine. Staff were all pleasant enough and accommodating enough. There is not much of a lobby. I’ll call it to speak of the hotel is based around a large, winding staircase. So not much areas or lobby areas to sit out in or to be in for sure . The night we arrived we were going to eat in their one little bistro type restaurant. We walked in there and it had a really unpleasant funky smell, and we walked back out. They do as talked about sit right on the river and you can and we were able to from our room look out across the little river at historic area of Salzburg. Not much to see though like a sheared hillside and a few neon lights up there absolutely nothing scenic. We had a room with a small little balcony opening, looking out across the river. The hotel sits on a very, very,busy road. Salzburg itself disappointingly so is really just a big dirty city. My vision I think was that it was small and quaint. If you’re from Florida, in the states you might as well just been off of an I-4 exit in the middle of Orlando. Salzburg historic area is best done as just an afternoon day trip while you are staying somewhere else in the beauty of Austria. There are many beautiful places to stay in Austria with breathtakingly beautiful scenic views Salzburg is not one of them. If I absolutely had to spend the night again in Salzburg, I would stay in one of the hotels that are actually in the historic area at least something pleasant to walk around in outside of your hotel room. The Sacher does sit right next to the foot bridge to go over to the historic area which we did actually that night to find a restaurant. I think it was the only place during our journeys where I didn’t really feel that comfortable walking around in the evening, lots of groups of young people out I can’t quite describe it but anyway if you want a big city experience in Austria stick with Vienna. It was absolutely beautiful and lovely to stay and walk around in. We actually had to change our travel plans and check out early and it ended up being a blessing in disguise. Like I said I would not stay here again would not waste my time staying there too many other beautiful places to be.

Classic Viennese luxury with perfect service and a warm human touch The original Sacher Torte is served just as beautifully as the rooms are kept Everything feels graceful and precise

So I have stayed at many 5 star hotels in Vienna over the last years but this was my first stay at Sacher. I will cut to the chase....your experience will totally depend on the room you get and each one is pretty much unique. For reasons I dont want to elaborate on here I actually got to experience 2 rooms and 1 suite in a 3 day period. The ONLY way your will be truly WOWED will be if you get a suite (any kind of suite). Of course its all based on your expectations and what you are used to. I have been in quite a few luxury hotel all over the world so I am not very easy to impress. Your milage may vary. PS Be sure to try the Sacher breakfast, even if you are not staying there. THE BEST in Vienna.

The Sacher hotel is fabulous. The staff cannot do more for you. Food and service are second to none. Loved our stay here and the location cannot be beat. Highly recommended.

This is a beautiful hotel. It is a well-oiled machine with the front desk staff perfectly co-ordinated with the bell desk and concierge. The lobby is a work of art, the breakfast sensational and the rooms are recently refurbished to a high standard. They graciously arranged a surprise birthday cake for my daughter, which was a lovely touch. I stayed there on my last visit to Vienna and if anything, it has gotten even better over time. I look forward to returning on my next trip to Vienna.