Pension Adlerhof Hotel Salzburg

After 20 hour travel from the US we arrived at the Adlerhof, only to be told that there had been some confusion about our request for a room with a double bed. We were assigned this room with two single beds, which would have been ok, except the room was the size of a closet. And it was unbearably hot. In addition, we had called prior to booking to ask about internet access, and were told it was available. Once at the hotel, we were told that to use the internet, we would have to go to an internet cafe across the street. It looked seedy at best, located right next to the erotica shop. The ambiance fits in with the hotel only taking cash for payments. We left after 20 minutes, only to be hounded by the owners for payment. They even went so far to contact our in-laws with a threat for legal action against us in case we did not pay, which we did.

I was wary of my trip to Salzburg. While I knew it was beautiful and in a stunning location, I also knew that it was an expensive city to stay in. It is a small city and a tourist magnet so most accomodations are quite pricey. The Pension Adlerhof was an exception. Although probably more expensive than similar places in other cities, it was much more reasonable than other lodging in Salzburg. It's location about 2 blocks from the main train/bus station was nice, although the old town is not really a walkable distance. The hotel was well-kept and the breakfast buffet was nice. It had an elevator which my parents appreciated. The rooms were small but clean, as were the private bathrooms. The neighborhood may appear sketchy at first glance, but we became quite comfortable with the area once we settled in. There was a nice mix of families and couples there which made for a very comfortable stay.