Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg
You could be forgiven for walking right past the entrance of Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg. The 600-year-old building is so ingrained in the fabric of Altstadt (the Old Town) that it blends in perfectly with the other historic shops and eateries lining the medieval city’s enchanting streets.
The former hunting lodge continues its age-old tradition of hospitality by beautifully blending Old World charm with modern creature comforts. A signature fine-dining restaurant puts a modern spin on classic Alpine cuisine beneath historic vaulted ceilings. A Les Clefs d’Or concierge points you in the direction of any medieval sight you want to visit — or even arranges a private tour. A collection of cozy accommodations features antique Austrian decor yet are still outfitted with updated conveniences like walk-in rainfall showers and soundproof windows.
Since most of the city’s top sights all lie within striking distance of your sumptuous digs, you could say that all roads in Salzburg lead right back to Hirsch.
- Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg’s accommodations have a classic feel, but that’s entirely intentional. Countess Harriet Walderdorff redesigned the entire property herself before its post-war reopening in 1948 and Marriott has taken care to keep that authentic charm intact.
- You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better location to call your Salzburg home. The luxury hotel’s address in the heart of the Old Town lies just off Getreidegasse, the main stretch where you’ll find many of the city’s historic attractions.
- Adding to the hotel’s historic charm is attentive staff dressed in traditional Tracht-inspired uniforms reminiscent of early 19th-century Bavaria.
- Traditional Austrian cuisine gets an elegant upgrade at Restaurant Goldener Hirsch. The fine-dining venue sources as much of its fare as possible from local producers with a list of Bavarian wines (among other European vintages) to match.
- For a casual lunch of hearty Alpine fare or a relaxing afternoon tea, head to Restaurant Herzl just next door to Hirsch’s main building. Dark wood-paneled walls, rugged columns and lamp-lit interiors transport you back to the hotel’s lively hunting lodge days.
- Paying homage to its hunting lodge heritage, Hirsch’s entrance is marked by a gilded sign of a leaping stag. The motif continues throughout the Salzburg hotel with mounted antlers and artworks depicting historic hunting scenes lining the walls.
- The building’s original architecture remains largely intact, as evidenced by the arched corridors and rough-hewn stone columns found throughout. The whitewashed walls give the space a contemporary feel while maintaining the historic hotel’s structural integrity.
- While most of the posh property’s furnishings are made to look like antiques, some features are quite old. The massive hand-carved reception desk and old-fashioned key chest stored behind it are both artifacts from the property’s past.
- All 70 of Hirsch’s rooms and suites are distinctly Austrian, comprising Salzburg-crafted fabrics, furniture and antiques from local artisans. The brightly patterned upholstery paired with white-washed walls and simple vintage-inspired wooden furniture are further nods to the property’s hunting lodge legacy.
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