作為世界最受歡迎的蛋糕之一，“薩赫蛋糕”（Original Sacher-Torte）是音樂名城維也納引以為傲的經(jīng)典象征。1832年，年僅16歲的學(xué)徒廚師法蘭茲·薩赫（Franz Sacher）應(yīng)奧地利首相克萊門斯·梅特涅伯爵（Prince von Metternich）的委托制成了一款口味獨特的蛋糕，并起名“薩赫蛋糕”。而后，這個由34道工藝制成的美味蛋糕被廣泛譽為推動人際交往的“流通貨幣”。多年以后，法蘭茲·薩赫之子愛德華·薩赫（Eduard Sacher）將這份“推動人際交往”的理念延用到他開創(chuàng)的一家豪華酒店之中，并以蛋糕的名字命名，這就是舉世聞名的維也納薩赫酒店（Hotel Sacher Vienna）。

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s one of the most popular cakes in the world， the Original Sacher-Torte stands as one of Vienna's best-known symbols. It all started in 1832 when Prince von Metternich instructed the 16-year-old apprentice chef Franz Sacher to create a cake for his discerning guests. The Original Sacher-Torte， which is made in 34 steps was widely accepted as a currency of interpersonal relationships around the world. Years later， in order to extend the philosophy of the interpersonal relationships， the dessert inventor's son Eduard Sacher opened Hotel Sacher Vienna， which has not only achieved equal fame as the cake， but also become one of the most renowned luxury hotels in the world.

安娜·薩赫

1876年，維也納薩赫酒店正式開門迎客。酒店主人愛德華·薩赫的夫人安娜·薩赫在1892年丈夫去世后接管生意，她的管理風(fēng)格極盡嚴(yán)格卻追求平等，這位屠夫的女兒逐漸把酒店經(jīng)營成奧地利最受上流社會追捧的社交場所。嘴里總是叼著一根雪茄，手里牽著鐘愛的法國斗牛犬，這成為安娜·薩赫的經(jīng)典造型。

Anna Sacher

Hotel Sacher Vienna opened in 1876. After Eduard Sacher died in 1892， his wife Anna Sacher took over the management of the hotel. Her management style was strict but fair and the hotel quickly became Vienna's most sought-after hotel and a favourite meeting place of celebrities and high society. The \"grande dame \" became known for her cigars， which she allegedly always had in her mouth， as well as her hobby of breeding French bulldogs.

名人塑成酒店氣質(zhì)

薩赫酒店位于維也納這座音樂之都的中心地區(qū)，緊鄰維也納國家歌劇院，接待過無數(shù)政治精英、富商巨賈和藝術(shù)人士。伊麗莎白二世、約翰·肯尼迪、科菲·安南、赫伯特·馮·卡拉揚、利奧·斯萊扎克、格蕾絲·凱利、約翰·馬爾科維奇……這些引人注目的人物只是光臨過薩赫酒店名人錄的冰山一角，但足以展示出酒店的顯赫地位。

下榻薩赫酒店，名人們都能體味到一種相同的感受，那就是酒店不僅因為社會地位而對他們肅然起敬，更對他們與眾不同的個性和需求倍感珍視。美國著名指揮家、作曲家倫納德·伯恩斯坦 （Leonardo Berstein） 經(jīng)常受邀于維也納國家歌劇院演出，曾是薩赫酒店的忠實客人。作為大師，伯恩斯坦與他的鋼琴總是形影不離。為此，酒店員工會悉心將大師的鋼琴搬進搬出。此外，他總是選擇住在同一間套房，其中的原因一直不得而知，直到一次入住時，他發(fā)現(xiàn)套房起居室的一幅名為Black and Blond的油畫不見了，酒店才知道他對此畫作的鐘愛有佳。不久，這幅畫作毫發(fā)無損地重回他的套房之中。伯恩斯坦離世后，這間套房也以他的名字命名，以紀(jì)念他對此間套房的厚愛之情。

薩赫酒店獨特的氛圍與至臻的服務(wù)也一直吸引著歐洲貴族們的眼光，英國女王伊麗莎白二世便是其中一位。在一次盛大的歡迎晚宴上，服務(wù)生領(lǐng)班赫伯特·穆勒親自為女王服務(wù)。當(dāng)他托著餐盤接近女王餐桌時，不小心被翻譯人員所坐的凳子絆了一下。就在此刻，為了不弄臟女王的晚禮服，穆勒別無選擇，只得騰出雙手擁抱住女王。事后，女王從容地回應(yīng)道：“我早就聽說薩赫酒店的服務(wù)生領(lǐng)班魅力非凡，但萬萬沒有想到美餐之前會為賓客的臉龐奉上一吻！”女王的皇室幽默化解了尷尬，而魅力十足的薩赫服務(wù)精神流傳至今。

Celebrities Shaped Her Temperament

Since its opening in 1876， Hotel Sacher Vienna， located at the heart of Vienna and right behind the Vienna State Opera， has welcomed many prominent guests from the worlds of politics， economy， culture and art： Queen Elizabeth II， John F. Kennedy， Kofi Annan， Herbert von Karajan， Leo Slezak， Grace Kelly， John Malkovich … these are just a few names from a very long list that perfectly illustrates the standing of the hotel.

Celebrities from around the world have found in the Hotel Sacher a place that respects not only their prominent social status but also their unique individuality. The great emphasis the Hotel Sacher places on addressing its guests' individual needs can be seen in the lifelong loyalty that Leonard Bernstein showed to the hotel across from the Vienna State Opera. The composer and conductor never travelled without his grand piano； therefore， it became the duty of the Sacher's employees to move the grand piano carefully in and out of the hotel. Also， Bernstein always booked the same suite， and the reason he loved the room so much did not become known until the day he noticed the absence of a certain painting in his living room. Eduard Veit's painting \" Black and Blonde\" was then returned to Bernstein's suite without further ado. After Bernstein's death， this suite was named after him as a tribute to his deep appreciation.

From the beginning， the Hotel Sacher has been a popular destination for members of the European aristocracy， who appreciate the ambience and discreet service. Among them is Queen Elizabeth II， who during one of her visits witnessed something of a legendary performance. At a gala dinner in her honour， headwaiter Herbert Müller himself served the respected head of state. But when he approached the Queen with her dish， he tripped over the interpreter's stool. Seeking to avoid defiling her evening gown， Müller had no choice but to embrace the Queen in order to remain upright. In the end， by remarking eloquently， \"I knew that the Viennese headwaiters are charming. But I did not know that the start of the meal is signalled by a kiss on my cheek.\" Elizabeth saved the day with her regal sense of humour and the charming service spirit still runs in the hotel until today.

（下榻薩赫酒店，名人們都能體味到一種相同的感受，那就是酒店不僅因為社會地位而對他們肅然起敬，而且對他們與眾不同的個性和需求更是倍感珍視。Celebrities from around the world have found in the Hotel Sacher a place that respects not only their prominent social status but also their unique individuality.）

珍視過去，活在當(dāng)下

“珍視過去，活在當(dāng)下”是薩赫酒店的經(jīng)營理念。作為維也納唯一由家族經(jīng)營的超豪華酒店，薩赫酒店的運營以家庭傳統(tǒng)價值觀為基礎(chǔ)，同時秉持著“面向未來”的態(tài)度和精神。

在奧地利，薩赫酒店堪稱擁有最多個人藝術(shù)收藏的地方之一，然而這些藝術(shù)創(chuàng)作并非像在博物館一樣展示于專門的區(qū)域，而是以一種極其自然的方式分布于酒店各處，與酒店的裝飾設(shè)計融會貫通、相得益彰。酒店最近的一次翻修工程于2012年完成，歷時數(shù)年。薩赫家族的老朋友法國著名室內(nèi)設(shè)計師皮埃爾·伊萬·羅雄（Pierre-Yves Rochon）將最新的科技與個性化的裝飾完美融入到酒店的86間客房與63套套房之中，營造出一種極富現(xiàn)代感的酒店氛圍。

薩赫酒店總經(jīng)理伊麗莎白·古特勒（Elizabeth Gürtler）在2014年被美國《HOTELS》雜志評為“世界最佳獨立酒店經(jīng)營者”（Independent Hotelier of the World），她表示，“經(jīng)營酒店是一個不斷創(chuàng)新的過程，我們永遠不能說已經(jīng)到達終點。”的確，對細節(jié)的熱切關(guān)注和對創(chuàng)新的永恒承諾是將薩赫酒店與其他酒店區(qū)分開來的顯著標(biāo)志。然而，無論經(jīng)過怎樣的創(chuàng)新和改造，薩赫酒店依舊是薩赫酒店?！邦櫩瓦x擇我們并不是因為我們是一間精品酒店，而是因為我們是維也納這個城市的象征！”這位多次獲得國際酒店業(yè)大獎的總經(jīng)理如是說。

Tradition and Innovation Meet Here

\"Preserve the past and live the present\" is the motto of the Hotel Sacher. As the only family-run luxury hotel in Vienna， the operation principles are based on traditional family values and the belief in \"face the future\" is also shared.

Hotel Sacher houses one of the biggest private art collections in Austria. But the collection is not treated like in a museum： it is actively and imaginatively managed and curated， and works of art can be found all over the hotel， fitting perfectly into the entire ensemble. The latest modernization and refurbishment， a process lasting several years， was finished in February 2012. Designed by the internationally renowned French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon， all 86 rooms and 63 suites combine the latest technology and individualised luxurious details， giving rise to a deeply contemporary atmosphere.

However， \"running a hotel is a permanent process of innovation， and therefore it is unlikely that we will ever be able to say we are finished with it，\" says managing director Elisabeth Gürtler. The love for detail， the passionate attention to little things and the commitment to permanent improvement and innovation set the Hotel Sacher apart from the others. But still the Sacher remains the Sacher. \"People do not choose us because we are a boutique hotel but because we are a typically Viennese hotel，\" says Gürtler， who has received international hotel awards multiple times for her achievements.

（法國著名室內(nèi)設(shè)計師皮埃爾·伊萬·羅雄（Pierre-Yves Rochon）將最新的科技與個性化的裝飾完美地融入到酒店的86間客房與63套套房之中，營造出一種極富現(xiàn)代感的酒店氛圍。Designed by the internationally renowned French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon， all 86 rooms and 63 suites combine the latest technology and individualised luxurious details， giving rise to a deeply contemporary atmosphere.）

不忘寵物

對于很多旅者來說，無法帶上心愛的寵物一起旅行是一件非常遺憾、甚至無法想象的事情。薩赫酒店近期也加入了“動物酒店”（Tierische Hotels）這一網(wǎng)上平臺，歡迎旅者們帶著寵物入住酒店，特別是人類最好的朋友——狗?？偨?jīng)理古特勒介紹，狗一直是最受薩赫酒店歡迎的朋友之一，對于狗的熱愛可以追溯到愛德華·薩赫的妻子安娜·薩赫，上文提及，她對法國斗牛犬情有獨鐘。

在客房中，狗窩、狗毯、狗巾與狗盆一應(yīng)俱全，由總經(jīng)理古特勒的小獵狗Ella“開辟”的絕佳遛狗路線也被制作成一張地圖供賓客們參考。為避免寵物們用餐時的孤獨感，賓客們可以光臨酒店的Sacher Stube餐廳，這里為寵物們提供鮮美的食物，使賓客可以與自己的寵物共進早餐和晚餐。酒店也會將這些美味狗食的做法傳授與賓客，以便回家后可以繼續(xù)享用。畢竟，想贏得寵物的心，必先贏得它們的胃，這一點是不無道理的。

Never Forget Your Pet

Many travellers would think it pitiful and unimaginable if they were not able to bring their pet companions along. For this reason， the Sacher hotels have recently joined the Internet platform \"Tierische Hotels\"， which lists animal-friendly accommodation. \"Dogs have always been popular at the Sacher—even the legendary owner Anna Sacher had a particular fondness for French bulldogs，\" says Managing Proprietor Elisabeth Gürtler.

In the room， you will find everything you need for your dog： a cosy doggy bed， a dog blanket， a special dog towel and bowls， as well as a map indicating the best dog-walking routes of different lengths in the city. To avoid pets' loneliness in dining alone， guests can take them to the Sacher Stube during breakfast or dinner time， where freshly cooked food is available upon request. The guests can also bring home the delicious dog treat recipes prepared by the hotel， and try out at home. The way to a pet's heart is indeed through its stomach.

時光如梭，維也納薩赫酒店至今已有140年的歷史，點點光陰匯成的經(jīng)典銘刻于心，而傳奇依然在繼續(xù)書寫著。酒店員工將自己當(dāng)做薩赫家族的一員，用他們的經(jīng)驗和智慧，以一種友好謹慎的態(tài)度，努力滿足著賓客們的訴求和夢想。

With 140 years of history， Hotel Sacher Vienna is etched all over with its own classic moments， and the legend continues. Here， the hotel staff see themselves as members of the Sacher family； with their discreet yet friendly attitudes， their seasoned experience and wisdom， they take the guests' needs and dreams to heart and strive to fulfill them all.