6 Best Hotels in Strasbourg, Alsace-Lorraine

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).

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.

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.

In a 250-year-old mansion just off Place Gutenberg, this boutique 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 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. The airy, open-space lobby is a tea room, restaurant, and cocktail bar where the chic Strasbourg crowd likes to hang out.