HOTEL SCHERER - Salzburg

Hotel & VIlla Auersperg is a clean, comfortable and pleasant hotel when looking for hotels in Salzburg. It's located outside the old city, which makes for a walk to the main attractions but there is enough to see around the hotel that makes the location acceptable. Pros: complimentary morning breakfast (which was excellent), complimentary use of sauna and steam room, and very helpful staff. Cons: small-ish room, wireless internet did not work.

The price was awesome for the amenities. The room was very clean, and modern. The staff was amazing. The breakfast was typical of European hotel breakfasts with a variety of sliced meats, cheeses, breads and cereals. Would have enjoyed having boiled eggs as many hotels provide. They also have a guest kitchen with a refrigerator and free washer and dryer. They also offer free wifi with reasonable internet speeds. The only downside for us was the walk. It was about a 20 to 25 minute walk to the old-town section of Salzburg, where all the history and beauty is located. As we were driving past our hotel on the tour bus, the driver offhandedly commented that "this is the ugly part of town." It's industrial, and not quaint at all. There are not many restaurants near the hotel, but there is a small shopping center next door with a grocery store, and a Greek restaurant. The distance to a stop on the train station is only a couple blocks, so it's convenient for getting to and from the rail for travel in and out of town. If we were coming back, we would probably consider staying here again, but if you stay, be prepared for a bit of exercise.

This is a historic hotel in the best part of Weimar. It has been totally modenized without losing its character.

great room, very clean and friendly staff. Has its own restaurant and serves a great breakfast. If you didn't book the room with breakfast it can get quite expensive ($15.00/person) and parking is pretty bad in the area. If you use the small parking lot the hotel keeps nearby, it will cost you another $14.00 per day. Location is convenient, right next to the train station with public transportation almost around the corner.

Salzburg was a charming city to visit during winter time and our hotel was as well. Its architectural style and overall atmosphere is an excellent composition of modernity and tradition - all interior decoration executed with sophisticated style mixture. The homy feel as well as superb location of the place makes the stay very appealing and comfortable. It is one of these hotels where one wants to return.