stieg'nhaus Design Boutique Hotel

The stieg`nhaus' is a contemporary, design-driven boutique hotel envisioned and architecturally shaped by Austrian architect Carolyn Sarah Herzog.

More than a place to stay, it is an immersive spatial experience that redefines how people meet, retreat, and connect with culture. Located in the heart of Salzburg, the hotel comprises six individually designed suites, a rooftop spa with panoramic views, and a restaurant on the ground floor that anchors the building in its urban context. Herzog’s architectural vision transforms the entire property into a coherent and emotionally engaging environment that feels both exclusive and effortlessly welcoming.

The core of the project lies in Herzog’s dedication to materiality, craftsmanship, and human-centered design. Natural materials, sculptural gestures, and thoughtfully orchestrated lighting create a dialogue between intimacy and architectural clarity. Every suite is curated as a spatial narrative—balancing functionality, comfort, and aesthetic refinement—while the rooftop spa offers a serene, elevated retreat that embodies calmness through soft forms and warm textures.

das stieg`nhaus itself, the central vertical spine of the building, becomes the project’s architectural signature. Rather than treating circulation as secondary, Herzog elevates the stairwell into an experiential micro-architecture defined by flowing geometries, tactile surfaces, and an atmospheric play of light and shadow. This sculptural intervention sets the tone for the entire hotel: considered, poetic, and emotionally resonant.

What ultimately distinguishes das stiegnhaus is its personal, lived-in character. The building is not a conventional hospitality space, but an architectural organism shaped with intention—inviting meaningful encounters, creative exchanges, and moments of quiet reflection. With its unique design identity, central location, and commitment to quality in every detail, das stiegnhaus stands as a distinctive alternative within the boutique hotel landscape. It offers guests and collaborators an authentic, atmospheric, and memorable spatial experience shaped by Herzog’s unmistakable architectural language.