No. 3 - Winterausgabe 2019_20, Salzburg
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“ Our concept was<br />
that we had no<br />
concept.”<br />
“ The reason why it<br />
turned out quite so<br />
creative is that it<br />
was originally<br />
meant to be<br />
something entirely<br />
different.”<br />
“ We literally stop at<br />
nothing.”<br />
“Our house is not<br />
supposed to be just<br />
an inanimate object,<br />
it’s supposed to be a<br />
place that’s alive<br />
and where new<br />
things happen all<br />
the time.”<br />
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Which is why it became just a hotel and during the concept<br />
phase it took on a completely different form. Our passion for<br />
great materials – real wood, real stone, beautiful floors, lots of<br />
glass – had a huge impact here. It’s a boutique hotel for growups<br />
over 21 years. Which differentiates us from Hotel Eder on<br />
the village square which is a lifestyle family hotel. And the<br />
reason why it turned into something so extraordinary and<br />
creative is that the original plan envisioned something<br />
entirely different.<br />
L.L. The extraordinary requires skill. What are the areas<br />
where the SEPP impresses the most?<br />
J.S. Our rich breakfast is our trump. With amazing products,<br />
great coffee, excellent service – and much longer<br />
than in other places because we serve brunch until 1pm.<br />
Guests are so stressed out in their daily lives and they’re<br />
always under time pressure. Here they get to relax, sleep<br />
in, and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Some guests get some<br />
work done in the mornings. Others use the early morning<br />
to hike up a mountain and come back at noon to enjoy a<br />
relaxed breakfast and the sun terrace, the pool, or the sauna.<br />
L.L. Lobby and restaurant are located in the attic.<br />
That seems a bit unusual, too ...<br />
J.S. We didn’t want to turn the attic into a suite for two<br />
people, we wanted to make it accessible for everyone. It’s a<br />
space for guests and staff, you’re at the centre of everything<br />
here, you’ve arrived and you have a great view of the<br />
village and the mountain range “Steinernes Meer”. And so<br />
far it still is an insider tip.<br />
L.L. What other houses aside from the SEPP are part of the<br />
Eder Collection and how do we get there?<br />
J.S. Hotel Eder on the village square is a five-minute<br />
walk from SEPP. Right behind it is the cable car which<br />
will take you up to Tom Almhütte at the summit station at<br />
1,<strong>20</strong>0 altitude metres which is managed by my brother.<br />
It takes about 45 to 50 minutes to walk there. From up<br />
there the view of Kitzbüheler Horn is just stunning.<br />
The hut faces south and it also is quite the architectural