Hotel on Rt de Vin - Obernai??
 

Planning 4 days in Alsace end of April 2005. Thinking of using Obernai as a base. Two hotels caught our eye, La Diligence (listed in Green Guide) and A la cour d Alsace. Has anyone stayed at either?? We would also be open to other suggestions. THANKS!!!

Obernai is VG: I have had lunch at LaDiligence, but I usually overnight in Riquewihr (my personal fav). The Hot. l'Oreal and the Rest. Sarment D'Or are recommended.
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Really enjoyed both Obernai and Riquewihr, but if I had to choose only one I would pick Obernai as it is larger and has more to offer as a base. Here is excerpt of my response to a fellow-fodorite looking for a hotel suitable for them and their toddler :

re: We stayed at the **Hotel Sainte Odile, 9 rue du Marche (pedestrian zone) in the heart of Obernai. Tel 03-88-95-48-88 /fax 03-88-49-91-54. It was as nice or nicer than any of the 3 starred hotels we stayed in: larger than average room size, beautiful marble bathroom with heated towel rack etc. We stayed in room #22 for 69 euros/full bkf 7euros and the room had a lovely sitting area with a modern couch (certainly big enough for a 3 year old if he doesn't roll around too much). I suppose the only draw back is it doesn't have an elevator if you need one, but with only 20 rooms you really don't have lots of floors (I think maybe 4?). Their restaurant, which we can recommend, is called the Santa Maria and when we were there in late Sept, Mussels and the wood fire baked flammenkuchen seemed to be the favorites. Their tartes are to die for. If you would like some photos I would be glad to Email them to you. Obernai does NOT lack for accomodations/restaurants to choose from!

Should you choose to stay in Riquewihr, I can heartily recommend the Hotel de la Couronne** (www.hoteldelacouronne.com) which has 40 rooms offering modern amenities but still having the old-world charm of beams showing in walls/ceilings, old fashioned bathtubs etc with the plus of a private parking for your car--all within the walled city.

Good luck jjaeger!

I was in Alsace in October, and stayed at L'Ami Fritz in Ottrott, which is a small village quite close to Obernai. I really loved that hotel. I thought it was reasonably priced, and had a wonderful restaurant. The hotel is very popular, and books up fast. I went into Obernai, which is a lovely town, but loved the peace and quiet (and restaurant) and the L'Ami Fritz. There were also some wonderful walks around Ottrott. I found out about the hotel from Karen Brown's Guide, and also some other Fodorite's had recommended. You will love Alsace, wherever you decide to stay.

Although I havend't stayed at L'Ami Fritz in Ottrot, we've had the chance to dine in the very good restaurant twice in as many visits to the town. Would love to try the hotel which is in a nice and quiet part of the town.

We've stayed at Riquewihr and Colmar (twice) and would definitely NOT consider these towns as they simply are swamped with tourists from the beginning until the end of the day. As far as our preference is concerned, Riquewihr is a nice town to visit, but not to stay in.