Richard-Mayr-Gasse 2, 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria | (888) 989-6591
Boutique property with bright, modern design throughout
Pleasant blend of contemporary decor and historical details
Located near Salzburg Old Town and major sights
Sleek guest rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges
Rooftop terrace with lovely views of the city
24-hour lobby bar and small business center
24-hour reception, concierge, and laundry service (fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Small pets stay free
Guest rooms lack kettles
No full-service restaurant or gym
Fee for buffet breakfast
No parking on-site
The 71 rooms and suites of this three-pearl boutique hotel impress, with sleek, clean, contemporary design that makes the 600-year-old building look anything but its age. Although limited in cherry-on-top amenities, the hotel goes beyond pure functionality with a few bonuses, like laundry service, a 24-hour front desk and lobby bar, and small rooftop terrace that looks out to the domes and hills of Salzburg. The Old City is just four minutes away on foot over the nearby Salzach River, which puts the majority of attractions within easy reach thanks to the compactness of the city's medieval core. To immerse yourself more in the thick of it and add some perks for a similar price, head a few blocks south to the Hotel Elefant.
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Scene
Mid-range boutique hotel with a dose of flair
Although more than 600 years old, this historical building barely shows its age thanks to concerted maintenance and design, with a sleek, boutique gloss atop the clean, minimal lines of modern European style. The reception area makes a good first impression, with a glass ceiling, attractive modern fixture, and nail-polish-pink chairs and sofas. That suits the young professional couples that make up most of the clientele just fine, as well as the smaller number of business travelers and families. A 24-hour lobby bar entices socializing with a selection of drinks, which taste even better on the rooftop terrace paired with views of old Salzburg.
Location
Near the heart of Salzburg and its top attractions
Just across the river that girds Salzburg’s medieval core, the hotel is within a 10-minute walk of most of the city's top sights. The narrow streets, designed for human and horse, regulates much of it to the exterior. Thankfully, a funicular and elevators can bring people up the steep hills. Getting to the hotel from the train station is a short nine-minute bus ride followed by a three-minute walk, while from the airport, it’s about 24 minutes by bus. If laden with baggage, consider a cab, as the hotel is located in a pedestrian zone and buses drop off a five to 10-minute walk away. - Five-minute walk to Mozart's Residence
Rooms
Historical charm meets boutique design with modern amenities
The building may be hundreds of years old, but you’d hardly know it in the ultra-modern guest rooms that combine Scandinavian minimalism with Austrian order. Under the high ceilings are blond-wood desks, headboards, wardrobes, and other accents against mostly bare white walls and parquet flooring. The aesthetic carries over to the spacious bathrooms, with round basin sinks, walk-in showers, hairdryers, and wall-mounted soap dispensers. All rooms also come with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, mini-fridges, safes, ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. Cribs and infant beds are available upon request. There's also free water upon arrival, though free coffee pods are limited to two per stay. Upgrading to Business rooms adds leather lounge chairs with ottomans and queen-size beds. The best views over the roofs of Salzburg are from the rooftop suite, often booked by honeymooners.
Features
Limited features including breakfast service (fee) and rooftop terrace
Star Inn Hotel Premium Salzburg Gablerbrau doesn't have a slew of features, but there are a few nice perks. There's no full-service restaurant or gym on-site, but there's a small, charming rooftop terrace bar that looks out to a backdrop of domes and green hills. A buffet breakfast is served for an extra charge in a pleasant dining room with honey-colored wood tables and wall paneling, and a 24-hour lobby bar offers cocktails and espresso. Other amenities include dry cleaning and shoeshine service, free newspapers and a computer station in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk concierge that can arrange tickets for local performances. The hotel also sells the 72-hour city pass that gives you access to cable cars, museums, and other attractions. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and small pets stay free, but there's no on-site parking.
