Despite refurbishment from October to November 2011, undisturbed hotel business goes on as usual. In 1876, Eduard Sacher founded the Hotel Sacher in Vienna. He was the son of the creator of the Original Sacher-Torte, a unique chocolate cake. Soon after its creation, the Sacher became a world famous meeting point for politicians, artists and the aristocracy. Since 1934, the Gurtler family, who is very intent on maintaining the hotel's old tradition, has run the hotel. The Sacher is not only a living tradition, but also an expression of contemporary Austrian lifestyle. It unites the old and the new Vienna in a unique atmosphere, while offering top-of-the-range comfort. This, of course, means that the guests have a modern technological infrastructure at service which in turn lives up to the most luxurious standards. The distinctiveness of the Sacher is attention to the individual, possible thanks to its manageable size. Individuals are guests, not the masses. The hotel offers Airport transfer, Baby sitting service, Ballroom, Banquet facilities, Bar, Business centre, Concierge, Conference facilities, Currency exchange, Disabled facilities, Doctor on call, Dry cleaning, Gym / Fitness facilities, Internet access - High-Speed, Internet access - Wireless, Laundry service, Lift / Elevator, Lobby, Non-smoking rooms Parking facilities - at cost, Pets allowed, Reception, Restaurant, Room service, Room service - 24 hrs, Safe deposit box, Spa Services (Massage, Facial, Steam Room, etc.).