Photo: © Hotel & Villa Auersperg
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Come and relax in the heart of Salzburg The Hotel & Villa Auersperg sits right in the city centre, yet it is a perfect hideaway. The charming boutique hotel, which is a family business in its third generation, stands out with a heartfelt personal service and a meticulous eye for detail. TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE | PHOTOS: FOTO-FLAUSEN
In 1996, Bettina Wiesinger took over her grandmother’s hotel from her parents. With a lot of passion and dedication, she and her husband Mark are the engine behind the hotel’s continuous success. What makes the hotel so special is its location right at the heart of Salzburg, paired with its relaxing flair. Guests can enjoy being in the city centre but, equally, they can unwind in the hotel’s secret garden, on the shady terrace or on the rooftop-spa.
board, standing directly next to the modern leather chair in the lobby, is just one example of this symbiosis.”
“The hotel, with its idyllic garden and rooftop spa, is located in the upand-coming, authentic neighbourhood Andräviertel, and just at the beginning of the pedestrian-zone Linzergasse,” adds Bettina Wiesinger. “Inside, new and old blend together in perfect harmony. The grandparent’s Baroque tabernacle cup-
“Most of the different categories, from ‘Mini’ to the spacious superior double rooms in the villa - 30 square metres in size - have been completely redesigned to meet even the highest of standards,” explains Bettina. “The historical upholstery fabrics – ‘Zuckermandl’ and ‘Pfauenauge’ which have been reissued by the tradition-
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The hotel’s 55 rooms are tastefully designed and decorated by Bettina’s husband Mark, who is an interior-designer, and showcase that great sense for detail which runs throughout the house. The style is subtle and timeless, bright and welcoming.
al Viennese manufactory Backhausen, ensure a stylish mix of classic and modern, as does furniture and lighting design-pieces from the likes of Tom Dixon, Freifrau, Metee Japan and Vibieffe Italy, as well as from still unknown, upcoming designers.” The petit rooftop-spa, which is exclusively for hotel guests, invites visitors to really let go and relax. The sauna and steam bath help the muscles to loosen up, and the generously sized lounge area with great books to choose from, is the perfect spot in which to unwind. The spa is connected to a scenic sun terrace where guests can get some fresh air and enjoy the view over the Kapuziner mountain. Individual massages can be booked as well, either in advance or on the day. The colourful garden with its gentle fountain, a lot of lush green and vibrant flowers, is a real gem of an experience. The hotel’s own Auersperg-honey is collected by the five beehives behind the roses. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the