Hotel-Pension Bloberger Hof

What began in 1930 as a multi-purpose agricultural building in a quiet farming community right outside of Salzburg has been extended and remodeled by one family into a charming hotel. The golden cottage-like building rests on lush, green land and has lovely gardens with trees, flowers, and benches. The traditional charm extends to the interior of the hotel, with a contemporary country decor of blond wooden furniture and floral decorations in the lobby. Maroon carpets, taxidermy animals, and floral pictures decorate the interior hallways. It even has an elevator, unusual for a small hotel. The restaurant has two rooms with blond wooden chairs, white tablecloth-covered tables, Austrian-inspired china on the walls, and chandeliers. Most guests are vacationing couples on a romantic getaway. 

The Hotel-Pension Bloberger Hof is located south of Salzburg in a quiet residential farming neighborhood. It's close enough to civilization to be easily accessible and sheltered enough from the noises of a city to offer plenty of tranquility. Central Salzburg -- which includes Old Town, Mozart’s House, and other attractions -- is a 15-minute bus ride from the bus stop located across the street from the hotel. And two nearby Austrian restaurants can be reached in a two-minute walk from the hotel's location.  

Rooms at the Hotel-Pension Bloberger Hof have a rural and romantic appeal with a heavy, but tasteful, emphasis on wooden furniture. Decor differs slightly among rooms, but many rooms have plaid or floral curtains, maroon patterned or striped sofas, green wall-to-wall carpet or wooden floors, and a variety of floral or country-scene paintings. Superior Rooms, Junior Suites, and the Apartment have extra seating areas or separate lounge spaces. The Apartment has a kitchenette and two sleeping areas, while the Junior Suites are spread over two floors. All rooms have flat-screen TVs with Sky and Satellite TV, safes, and telephones. Some of the higher category rooms have minibars and possibly a balcony with mountain views. One missing amenity is air-conditioning, though the hotel does provide fans. Bathrooms vary slightly, but most have white wall tiles, shelves to supplement the limited counter space, showers or shower/tub combos, and hairdryers. 

The hotel’s best feature is its restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. Breakfast includes cold cuts, cheeses, coffee, cooked-to-order eggs, fresh bread, and jams, and the meal is included in room rates. Local and international cuisines are served for dinner and prepared with herbs and spices from the hotel’s garden and produce from local farms and butchers. Outdoor terrace dining is available in warmer months. The hotel offers free property-wide Wi-Fi and free loaner bikes for exploring the surrounding area. The front desk provides bus tickets, arranges excursions, and even offers a free Salzburg city tour for guests staying more than five nights. Laundry services are also available for a fee.