Hotel Sacher Wien

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Elegant, iconic, intimate

Philharmonikerstrasse 4 (43) 1-514-560 www.sacher.com

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At a Glance

The family-owned Sacher is Vienna’s most iconic hotel property. It offers unparalleled service and a perfect location within walking distance of the Albertina and the State Opera House.

Indagare Loves

The lavish but intimate setting
The rooms and suites designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon
The classic Café Sacher on the premises, which is touristy but a legend for a reason
The jewel-box-like spa

Review

This legendary hotel, opposite the State Opera and within walking distance of the Albertina, opened in 1876, and even today its chandelier-lit reception halls and antiques-filled drawing rooms exude old-world elegance. The 152-room family-owned property occupies a city block, with six connected buildings, but its clever layout and cozy public spaces make for an intimate ambiance. Most of the cheerful rooms, designed by owner Elisabeth Gürtler and star French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, are done in a sumptuous 19th-century style with high-quality reproduction antiques, silk-covered walls, white stucco along the ceilings and original paintings from the Sacher’s private collection.

Rooms on the first floor have the highest ceilings; those on higher floors have better city views (request one that faces the opera) and some even have balconies. The in-room design scheme on these floors is more modern, with sleek black lacquer furnishings, bathrooms with floor heating and flat-screen TVs, and the layouts tend to be smaller than those on the lower floors.

Considering that the Sacher is one of the city’s most traditional hotels, service is refreshingly down-to-earth, friendly and high-touch. The concierge team is excellent, most likely due to the fact that the hands-on Frau Gürtler, who has been running the Sacher since 1990, is one of the most plugged-in owners in town: she was the chair of the Viennese Opera Ball for eight years, served as the president of the Hofburg, and is the director of the Spanische Hofreitschule.

A major perk is the tranquil Sacher spa on the fifth floor, which is also open to non-guests. It has a short but terrific menu of treatments featuring Ligne St. Barth’s and La Prairie products. The renowned Café Sacher is located on the ground floor of the hotel, and a miniature version of the famous Sachertorte, which originated in the hotel’s pastry kitchen in 1832, is placed on your pillow during turndown service.

Located at the beginning of the Kärntnerstrasse, one of the city’s main shopping hubs, the Sacher is steps away from the Albertina and the State Opera, but be aware that it is an area buzzing with tourists, especially on weekends. And thanks to its famous café, the Sacher is on most people’s to-do lists, so it is not the most serene setting.

Who Should Stay

Couples and families with older children who want to stay in beautiful 19th-century interiors but be cosseted by a modern-day sensibility when it comes to service and amenities.

Read Upon Arrival Vienna to discover points of interest within a few blocks of the hotel.

Author

Simone Girner

Indagare Plus Amenities

One 30min “Time-to-Chocolate” treatment per room at the Sacher Boutique Spa (subject to availability and advanced appointment required), Two complimentary First Class one-way train tickets per room from/to Vienna to/from Salzburg when booking both Sacher Hotels during the same trip
Complimentary Breakfast
Upgraded Room Category on Availability at Check-In
Late Check-Out on Availability
Complimentary WiFi Internet Access

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8:39 pm | April 29, 2015

Indagare member J. L. reports: The Sacher was great. They upgraded us to double suite overlooking the State Opera. It’s the perfect location and very charming. And the kids loved the Sachertorte!
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5:41 pm | August 24, 2017

From Indagare member Courtney Couper Shields: “We were absolutely thrilled with our stay at the Hotel Sacher in Vienna. Not only was the hotel exquisite, but the staff members were extremely attentive and helpful in navigating our days.”

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