Property
Salzburg is the kind of town that is often overlooked. Visitors to Austria may opt only to stop in Vienna – and they are missing out. Salzburg is a great city for kids. Medieval fortresses, horse-drawn fiakers and Mozart-inspired chocolate will excite children of all ages. The Sheraton Salzburg is a large hotel close to the Altstadt but out of the hustle and bustle of the city proper. And the staff are great with kids. The lovely woman who checked us in even happily entertained my son after he barfed all over the reception desk while we were checking in.

Location
The hotel is just across the Salzach River from the Altstadt. A quick walk takes you to the start of perilous hike up to the Hohensalzburg (or to the less exhausting tram ride).

Sleeps
Up to 4, with cribs and rollaways available.

Highlights
Yes, the hills are alive with the sound of music. But Salzburg has much more to offer — there really is a little something for everyone. Mozart’s birth house, the Altstadt and the Mirabell gardens are all worth a trip. In addition, Salzburg is a very dog-friendly town. During a visit to an ice cream shop, my son was delighted to see a Saint Bernard seated at a table enjoying his own icy treat.

Good to know
Salzburg is more of a backpack kind of town – especially if you are going to walk up to the Hohensalzburg, the fortress above the city. Travel strollers don’t do well on all of those crazy steps. But strollers are necessary at any museums. If you wander in with the backpack, the staff will inform you that “wearing” your child is not allowed. We found our convertible stroller to be well worth its price here.

Contact
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton

July 30th, 2008 | by Kayt Sukel