Hotel Sacher
Salzburg, Austria
Built 1866 · Last completed renovation 2016
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.

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Location
Satellite view · Salzburg, Austria
Timeline
1866
Built
2016
Renovation
⚖️ Star classification · Austria
Austria uses the Hotelstars Union system. A rating is valid for 3–6 years (5★ Superior: 3 years), after which re-classification is mandatory.
System: Hotelstars Union (WKO — Austrian Hotel Association)
“The rating has a limited validity of between three and six years and the classification procedure must be regularly repeated. For 5*Superior it is valid for three years.”
Facts
Stars
5★
Built
1866
Last completed renovation
2016
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“And thanks to a renovation in 2016 to mark the hotel's 150th anniversary, it's effortlessly modern in all the right places.”
“The privately-owned hotel has awaited its guests with living traditions, charming local flavors, and stunning views since 1866.”
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Frequently asked
When was Hotel Sacher built?+
Hotel Sacher (Salzburg, Austria) was built in 1866.
When was Hotel Sacher last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2016.
What is the Chrono Score of Hotel Sacher?+
Its Chrono Score is 3.0/10 (Tired) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.