24 Best Hotels in Alsace-Lorraine, France

In a quiet location just a few steps from the Kapelturm Beffroi, this smart hotel balances old-fashioned coziness with up-to-date guest rooms that are both comfortable and stylish; some overlook the garden and ramparts. The hotel's gastronomic restaurant is one of the best in town. Other on-site amenities include a glitzy pool and spa.

Like Itterswiller—the cute wine village it overlooks—this yellow-walled, half-timber, hillside hotel exudes charm, from the wood-beam lobby with its wrought-iron staircase right through to the "country deluxe" lodgings with views across the nearby vineyards. Rooms, while not overly spacious, are well done, with large wood-framed beds, colorfully upholstered furnishings, capacious windows, and all the modern conveniences (including a pool, hamman, and sauna). Across the street, the hotel's winstub-style restaurant features a vintage winepress and serves Alsace wines by the jug; homemade foie gras, pike perch in Riesling sauce, and traditional choucroute top the menu.

Every bit as grand as Place Stanislas, on which it stands, this 18th-century building—with a regal interior and guest rooms decorated in Louis XV style (the most luxurious overlook the square)—is officially classified as a historic monument. The hotel's spectacular Louis restaurant, is aglitter with chandeliers and boiserie.

A night in the fine Renaissance-style Château de Montbras—where grand public salons are crammed with antiques and spacious guest rooms are graced with period furniture elegantly offset by modern fabrics—is ideal for anyone indulging in Joan of Arc–related medieval musings. With a history extending back five centuries, the château has an array of historical goodies: four grand stone bastion towers, an elegant wing sculpted with goddesses and ornaments in the style of 16th-century architect Androuet du Cerceau, and some rare Baroque paintings of Indian tribes.

In the heart of this famous Grand Cru wine-producing town is this lovely hotel and spa housed in a former 17th-century trading house. It sits right on the main square and has a pretty view of the town hall. Leather, marble, exposed oak beams, stone walls, and velvet furnishings deck out the guest rooms and public spaces. There is also a reasonably-priced, upmarket restaurant, a wine bar, an airy lounge, and a pool and spa in the vaulted cellars. 

Across from the cathedral on a picturesque pedestrian street, this modest little hotel with updated rooms has a welcoming air and a quirky sense of style. Stuffed animal heads and Louis XV–style furniture wow guests in the public areas while the guest rooms' bright fabrics, gilt mirrors, and thronelike armchairs instill a royal flair. The all-tile showers are impeccable, but only the superieur rooms come with tubs.

Opened as an inn in 1580 and restored to its former half-timber glory, the "courtyard of the crow" retains its Middle Ages facade, but its interiors are another story: luxe design, crystal chandeliers, period furniture, and colorful fabrics are the essence of modern style, sumptuousness, and comfort. Enter the courtyard—especially at night—and it is easy to imagine Frederic the Great (a visitor to the original hotel) and his entourage pulling up in a caravan of coaches.

Deep in the shuttered Vieille Ville, this quiet, convivial hotel occupies an 18th-century nobleman's mansion with a magnificent stone-floor entry and a delightful walled garden; some guest rooms are furnished with period pieces and charmingly incongruous murals, while others have been redecorated in a sleek contemporary style. This a good choice for bargain-hunting romantics—splurge on a suite for affordable luxury and an extra bed.

Looking like an illustration out of a book by the Brothers Grimm, this hotel is set in a 16th-century house with a central tower, steep mansard roof, country shutters, and rusticated stone trim; inside, several guest rooms have grand timber beams and folkloric furniture stencils, making this a truly charming base for touring a truly charming town. The place blends so beautifully into the heart of medieval Riquewihr that the only modern note will be your car, which you'll be allowed to drive to the hotel even though the town center is pedestrian-only.

Guest rooms at this erstwhile family winery, in the center of Ribeauvillé and with an ornate Renaissance fountain outside its front door, are modern, spacious, and well positioned for experiencing the atmospheric town by night; those on the top floor have exposed timbers and wonderful views of ramshackle rooftops. As you would expect, given the history of the hotel, the owners can provide expert advice when it comes to wine tours.

Designed to evoke an Alsatian tobacco barn, replete with Havanese woods, this hotel has rooms named after famous cigars and a lovely country-luxe decor. For that quintessentially romantic moment, opt for breakfast (additional price) afloat in a boat dug out of a bamboo trunk, complete with wicker basket, white tablecloth, and personal punter.

In a 250-year-old mansion just off Place Gutenberg, this budget-friendly hotel has colorful, modernized rooms with charming highlights from the past. Little fifth-floor lofts reveal skylights and timbered ceilings, while air-conditioning allows you to close the windows if the street noise gets to be too much. The delightful breakfast room is inviting but sometimes a bit crowded, so consider an early start, or be prepared to wait for (or share) a table. The English-speaking staff is friendly, and the location is convenient.

With an enviable location on the main square (which is the setting for the town's Christmas market) and modern on-trend contemporary rooms (all equipped with air-conditioning), this four-star hotel ticks all the right boxes. It occupies the original site of a 17th-century auberge, although the present building dates from the 1960s. Upgraded rooms in the front (opt for the room with a balcony) offer pretty views of the square with the twin spires of the 19th-century church in the background. The Le Comptoir tearoom/café buzzes with locals and tourists alike, serving pastries, light snacks, and before-dinner drinks at tables on a street-side terrace.

Behind the photogenic facade of this 17th-century, half-timber house, you’ll find comfy, clean-lined bedrooms set around a geranium-festooned interior courtyard; the quietest quarters come with a view of the ramparts. Bold color splashes and an art-adorned interior give the place an artsy-rustic appeal.

With its 19th-century neoclassical façade, this hotel fuses historical architecture with contemporary design. The building housed the city's police station until 2009 and now has smart, spacious guest rooms decked out in mainly neutral beige tones with splashes of ochre and orange, all with gleaming bathrooms. The rooms overlooking the interior courtyard have more verdant views than those on the side and front. Opposite the airy, open-space lobby is a tea room, restaurant, and cocktail bar where the chic Strasbourg crowd likes to hang out.

More promising than you'd expect from the bland 1970s exterior, this easy-to-find hotel near the train station has a distinct sense of style. Public areas are decked out with eclectic art works and assorted objets chosen by the cheerful owner. The guest rooms, mainly midsize, combine clean lines and crisp white linens with bold accents; the bathrooms, though functional, aren't quite so slick.

At this design-focused hotel in a Vosges sandstone building, cutting-edge style meets 19th-century elegance. Guest rooms have a snappy, understated style with white linens and bold splashes of color (think turquoise and mustard). There's also a small spa and fitness center on the lower level.

A few miles west of Obernai, this white-shuttered, flower-bedecked, 18th-century house treats diners to fine meals and accommodates overnight guests in impeccable rooms with sleek contemporary furnishings (opt for one in the main building, not the annex). Hotel amenities include a sauna and heated outdoor pool. The restaurant (reservations essential; closed to nonguests Wednesday) is one of the region's top attractions. Here you can savor Patrick Fritz's sophisticated twists on regional specialties, including a delicate choucroute with fresh and smoked fish in beurre blanc. Don't miss the fruity red wine, an Ottrott exclusive.

Located just a seven-minute walk from Petite Venise, this glossy hotel has sleek, modern guest rooms decked out with wood, natural stone, marble, copper, and leather, creating a harmonious design scheme. All the rooms are equipped with balconies, and those at the rear look straight across the leafy Champs de Mars gardens while those at the front have an urban view. There's a swanky bar and lounge, and a gastronomic restaurant presided over by famed local chef Jean-Yves Schillinger. There's a spa and wellness center in the basement, too.

Built in 1565 in the fortified walls that encircle the Vieille Ville, this romantic, riverside inn is made up of a series of Renaissance houses lavished with glossy rafters, rich brocades, four-poster beds, Jacuzzis, and other extravagant details. A vivid color scheme—scarlet, sapphire, candy pink—further enhances the Vermeer-like atmosphere. All in all, this is not a high-end luxury hotel; it's an endearing, quirky old place hanging over a Petite Venise canal. The hotel's restaurant, À l'Échevin, (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) offers top-notch cuisine. Dine in salons or on the terrace perched above the river.

Set in a beautifully restored 18th-century barn next to the village church, this unpretentious hotel offers real, rustic Alsatian charm; quiet, comfy guest rooms have functional dark-wood furnishings and, in some cases, balconies overlooking the street. In good weather, take advantage of the pleasant garden and courtyard.

Tucked behind the cathedral, this 17th-century former canon’s house combines cutting-edge style with period features to create a boutique bed-and-breakfast. The wrought-iron staircase leads you to the wood-floored, lofty rooms with ultramodern bathrooms. The Mandarine room in particular showcases the owner’s renovating skill with its 1950s-style decor, while handpicked artwork and Art Nouveau pieces deck out the public areas. A wisteria-draped inner courtyard is the perfect setting for alfresco breakfasts. Wine tastings can also be organized in the ancestral cellar on request.

Surrounded by canals in the heart of the quaint La Petite France quarter, this centuries-old former ice factory—replete with noble pediment and mansard roofs—is now a boldly modern luxury hotel, where Philippe Starck–inspired sculptural furnishings contrast sharply with the views of half-timber buildings and the roaring river from nearly every window. The preferred choice of Catherine Deneuve, Jacques Chirac, and Sting (to name a few) welcomes you with a spacious marble vestibule, vivid graffiti art, and Le Pont Tournant: an eye-popping modernistic restaurant done up in white, pinks, and reds (enjoy its summer tables over the torrent).

On the edge of Ribeauvillé's old quarter, this gracious, 18th-century, half-timber inn offers a warm welcome: a crackling fire greets you downstairs, while exposed timbers, sumptuous fabrics, and slick bathrooms await upstairs. The two "Maries"—who have owned the inn for more than two decades—bring an unpretentious, sisterly vibe to this intimate address. There's no on-site restaurant, but being able to enjoy a gentle hearthside conversation, wine glass in hand, is ample compensation.