Altstadthotel Kasererbrau - Salzburg, Austria 

Very charming hotel. The room and bathroom were very clean but also very small. The furniture was very old and cheap but functional. My room had a view of a wall and service alley. The staff were a bit direct and to the point-- not unfriendly, but not warm. There seemed to be enough staff, but they just seemed to become easily overwhelmed. They also were not especially creative and did not have a supply of basics such as toothbrush or antacid. The breakfast was great with lots of choices from American style to European. This is definately an ok choice if your needs are modest. I did not feel like walking through the lobby in my bathrobe, so I did not explore the spa services. Overall, I was not unhappy with this choice, but I'd probably explore something closer to the center of Alstadt before returning.

We chose the Kasererbrau for its location, a prime site in the old town and near to the shops and markets. We were also influenced by the rustic charm, as suggested by guide reviews and the website, which talked about traditional rooms and antique furniture. It promised much but didn't quite deliver. Our room was odd, positioned just off the stairwell, nicely placed for those returning late at night or leaving early in the morning. The furniture was more IKEA than antique, with the double bed slotted into a space allowing about 12 inches on the one side, for someone with legs to move about. If you drew the short straw you simply had to launch yourself into the bed space from the bottom of the bed. This long room had another bed on the far side of the small shower / bathroom, with a door to a tiny patio area which would be of interest to smokers. Poky, odd choice of furniture but clean. And the quilts and pillows were good. Apart from a pleasant breakfast on two monrings, along with other happy shoppers, there isn't much to add. If you are thinking of staying here, you might want to book a more traditional room and preferably one away from the stairs. If this couldn't be guaranteed then I would look elsewhere.