Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg

In the bijoux lobby, white-washed walls and leather furniture are offset with ancient arches and historic artefacts, like the hand-carved reception desk and heirloom wooden key case. Traditionally dressed associates, wearing uniforms reminiscent of national Tracht, welcome guests with a rare warmth that resonates across generations.

Renovation as a work of art: six centuries of history, the much beloved Goldener Hirsch style melds harmoniously with the most modern amenities. In 70 rooms and suites carefully curated antiques such as shoemaker‘s benches transformed into tables combine effortlessly with the latest televisions and coffee machines by Illy. Traditional “Fleckerlteppich“ rugs complement the solid wood floors as well as hand-printed fabrics in pink, cornflower blue and red from the Salzburg firm Jordis. Refreshing sleep is assured in king-size and twin beds. Generously proportioned bathrooms in marble with porcelain by Villeroy & Boch offer shower or tub, or shower and tub. The view out onto Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz or Getreidegasse enchant, while soundproof windows ensure that rooms are always quiet. A full property renovation has been completed in July 2019.

Largely unchanged since the days of Mozart, the city’s evocative old town is where cobbled streets and unique architecture unfurl a narrative rich in folklore. Sharing a border with neighboring Munich, Salzburg is easily accessed by air or land, with the hotel only 4km from WA Mozart Airport and 300km from Austria’s capital, Vienna.