Hotel Sacher Salzburg

The Gürtler family, who have owned the Vienna Sacher since 1934, acquired this property in 1988 and brought the Sacher name to Salzburg — along with the cake, naturally. The hotel sits on the banks of the Salzach with the Hohensalzburg Fortress looming above, and during the Salzburg Festival it becomes the unofficial green room for the classical music world's elite. 113 rooms, the Rote Bar, and a terrace overlooking the river that is one of the most coveted spots in the city during festival season.