Must-see hotels in Alsace & Lorraine

  • Villa Élyane

    Colmar

    This graceful late-19th-century villa manages the careful balancing act of combining original art-nouveau features with modern comforts such as in-room…

  • Cour du Corbeau

    Strasbourg

    A 16th-century inn lovingly converted into a boutique hotel, Cour du Corbeau wins you over with its half-timbered charm and its location, just steps from…

  • Gite L'Âme d'Antan

    Colmar

    Perched nest-like above the old-town bustle, this gorgeous attic apartment (sleeping three) is spacious, silent and equipped with dining area, kitchen and…

  • Hôtel d'Haussonville

    Nancy

    Centred on an ornately carved courtyard, this sublime Renaissance mansion snuggles down a backstreet in the heart of Nancy's Vieille Ville. The seven…

  • Hôtel de la Cathédrale

    Metz

    You can expect a friendly welcome at this classy little hotel, occupying a 17th-century townhouse in a prime spot right opposite the cathedral. Climb the…

  • L'Illwald

    Alsace

    Serenely set against the wooded backdrop of the Illwald nature reserve, this charmingly rustic, half-timbered farmhouse harbours warm-hued rooms furnished…

  • 5 Terres Hotel & Spa

    Alsace

    A 16th-century half-timbered house has undergone a dramatic transformation to become this slick boutique spa hotel. The rooms are a clever fusion of old …

  • La Villa Haute Corniche

    Alsace

    On a tremendously scenic perch above Obernai, with views of the Vosges and Alsace plains, this B&B has a boutiquey feel thanks to owner Anthony’s…

  • Du Coté de Chez Anne

    Strasbourg

    A dash of boutique style on Strasbourg's leafy northeastern fringes, this half-timbered farmhouse sits in flower-strewn gardens and conceals gorgeous…

  • James Boutique Hotel

    Colmar

    A sassy newcomer to Colmar's sleeping scene, this boutique hotel is a two-minute stroll north of the historic centre. The decor is nouveau-chic, with…

  • Vignoble Klur

    Alsace

    Specialising in organic, biodynamic wines, family-run Vignoble Klur is a relaxed choice for tastings, Alsatian cookery classes and vineyard walks. The…

  • Hotel des XV

    Strasbourg

    Housed in a beautifully revamped villa near Parc de l’Orangerie, boutiquey Hotel des XV is a chic number. Monochrome interiors, geometric prints and art…

  • Le Bouclier d'Or

    Strasbourg

    This bijou family-run hotel nestles in a gorgeously restored 16th-century building in Petite France. It has been decorated with lots of loving care –…

  • La Cour du Bailli

    Alsace

    Draped around a 16th-century courtyard, La Cour du Bailli has countrified studios and apartments, all with kitchenettes. Factor in downtime in the pool…

  • Le Chambard

    Alsace

    A splash of five-star luxury in the heart of this little wine-growing village, Le Chambard offers elegantly contemporary quarters with balcony or terrace,…

  • Hotel Les Haras

    Strasbourg

    Les Haras is a strikingly contemporary conversion of the former national stud farm. The equine theme is cleverly woven into the lobby, while the…

  • Maison de Myon

    Nancy

    Slip behind the cathedral to reach this stately 17th-century house turned boutique B&B. A wrought-iron staircase leads to light-filled, wooden-floored…

  • La Citadelle

    Metz

    A slick conversion of a 16th-century military arsenal and barracks, La Citadelle sits in a tranquil park in the heart of the city. The light, contemporary…

  • Hotel Quatorze

    Colmar

    Bringing new-wave design to the heart of the old town, Hotel Quatorze occupies a lovingly transformed pharmacy dating from 1830. The 15 rooms and suites…

  • La Villa du Coteau

    Alsace

    This cute B&B sits a five-minute walk north of the centre. The spacious, wood-floored rooms are attractively beamed, and the pick of them have fine old…

  • La Villa 1901

    Nancy

    Taking a leaf out of the chic interiors book, this B&B combines art nouveau with contemporary design flourishes and boho flair to beautiful effect. The…

  • Hotel du Musée Gare

    Alsace

    Sitting opposite the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes and very close to the train station, this lovingly restored townhouse outclasses most of Mulhouse’s…

  • Le Clos Saint Vincent

    Alsace

    Gasp you might as you crest the hill and gaze out across the vines and the wooded peaks of the Vosges near this elegant guesthouse. The sound is silence…

  • Hôtel les Têtes

    Colmar

    Luxurious but never precious, this hotel occupies the magnificent Maison des Têtes. Each of its 21 rooms has rich wooden panelling, an elegant sitting…

  • Chambres des Quatre Coins du Monde

    Nancy

    You'll receive a warm bienvenue at this lovely homestyle B&B on Nancy's fringes. As the name alludes, there are four rooms themed on different places…

  • Le Colombier

    Colmar

    Behind the peach-hued, shuttered façade of a 16th-century townhouse in Petite Venise lies this truly welcoming hotel. The recently spruced-up rooms…

  • Hotel D

    Strasbourg

    Splashes of bold colour and daring design have transformed this townhouse into a nouveau-chic boutique hotel. The slick, spacious rooms are dressed in…

  • Le Domaine des Remparts

    Alsace

    You'll receive a heartfelt bienvenue at this pink-hued B&B on the southern fringes of town, which centres on an inner courtyard. Homely touches, warm…

  • Hôtel Régent Petite France

    Strasbourg

    Once an ice factory and now Strasbourg’s hottest design hotel, this waterfront pile is quaint on the outside and ubercool on the inside. The sleek rooms,…

  • Villa Eden

    Alsace

    A far cry from the anonymity of many of Mulhouse's hotels, this shuttered villa sits above the city's zoo and botanical gardens. It's a secluded spot to…

  • Le Sarment d’Or

    Alsace

    Yes, you’ll have to schlep your bags up a spiral staircase, but frankly it’s a small price to pay for staying at this 17th-century, rose-tinted abode…

  • Maison Martin Jund

    Colmar

    Surrounding a courtyard in the backstreets of the old town, this rosy half-timbered house shelters an organic winery and bright, well-kept studios, many…

  • Les Chambres de l'Ile

    Metz

    You'll feel immediately chez vous (at home) at this sweet, friendly B&B on an island in the Moselle River. The parquet-floored, warm-coloured rooms…

  • Demeure M

    Strasbourg

    This boutique-flavoured B&B just north of the centre has been designed with flair and charm. Antique Louis XV-style furnishings, chandeliers and gilt…

  • Hôtel des Prélats

    Nancy

    It’s not every day you get to sleep in a 17th-century former bishop’s palace right next to the cathedral. This elegant hotel plays up the romance in rooms…

  • Péniche Alclair

    Metz

    What a clever idea: this old barge has been revamped into a stylish blue houseboat, with two cheerful wood-floored rooms and watery views. Breakfast is…

  • Hôtel du Dragon

    Strasbourg

    Step through a tree-shaded courtyard and into the, ahhh…blissful calm of this bijou hotel. The Dragon receives glowing reviews for its crisp interiors,…

  • Hôtel St-Martin

    Colmar

    What a location! Right on the place de l’Ancienne Douane, this 14th-century patrician house captures the elegance of yesteryear in rooms dressed with…

  • Hôtel de Guise

    Nancy

    Boutique chic meets 17th-century elegance at this hotel, tucked down an old-town backstreet. A wrought-iron staircase sweeps up to grand-meets-modern…

  • Le Vignoble

    Alsace

    Housed in a beautifully converted 18th-century barn, this hotel has comfortable wood-beamed rooms in fresh lemon and lime hues. It’s well situated in the…