2 Best Hotels in Nancy, Alsace-Lorraine

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.

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.