Historic Hotels in Alsace and Lorraine: Strasbourg, Metz, Colmar

Hotel du Dragon. Strasbourg

The name of the Hotel du Dragon is linked to the Drachenfels family who acquired the property in 1466 – a title which, in German, literally means ‘cliff of the dragon’.

It should be noted, however, that the first mention of the hotel is to be found more than a century earlier when it was known as Hotel Endingen. By 1418, though, the building had become the residence of the Emperor Sigismond.

It isn’t until the late seventeenth century, however, that we find the hotel linked to a household historic name. Arriving in late October 1681, Louis XIV stayed for several days at the Hotel du Dragon while inspecting his new territories. TripAdvisor | Expedia

More Historic Hotels in Alasace

Colmar

Le Marechal. A beautiful hotel in the beautiful village known as “little Venice”. Expedia

Hotel Saint Martin. On the site of an ancient coaching inn, this period hotel offers 24 guest rooms and boasts a fine Louis XVI façade. TripAdvisor

Kientzheim

Abbaye d’Alspach. The origins of this former convent are reputed to date back to the 11th century. The accommodation is certainly less austere than it would have been back then, and it today offers three-star rated hospitality. Expedia

Riquewihr

Hotel de la Couronne. Situated in one of the “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), this little 2-star hotel is very much a traditional old inn. TripAdvisor

Rouffach

Chateau d'Isenbourg. Amid the vineyards of Alsace, it is said to be possible to see the Black Forest from this four star hotel. Boasting two dining rooms, one (the Salle Dagobert) possesses a vaulted ceiling dating from the 14th century. TripAdvisor

Obernai

Hotel a la Cour d'Alsace. A former manor house, this highly regarded 43-room, 4-star hotel offers a restaurant and wine tavern. Expedia

Ottrott Le Haut

Hostellerie des Chateaux & Spa. It has certainly expanded since being built in the seventeenth century, but this four star hotel still provides an historic feel throughout the original building. Expedia

Le Beau Site. Period accommodation in one of the region’s prettiest villages. Expedia

Strasbourg

Hotel Chateau de L'Ile and Spa. Part of the Grandes Etapes Françaises group, this 19th century house is situated in Ostwald, just a few miles to the south west of Strasbourg’s centre. Expedia

Cour Du Corbeau. Curious titles such as “Zum Rappen” and “Courtyard of the Crow” can only be applied to somewhere of great age. And so it is with this exquisite example of Alsatian timber-frame architecture. Records show its existence in 1528, but parts of the property may be even older. As such, it has played host to a few historic European notables, including kings, emperors, and dukes. Expedia

Hotel Beaucour. Attractive half-timbered building from the 18th century close to the centre of the city. Expedia

Hotel Cardinal de Rohan. 17th century hotel close to the city’s cathedral. LateRooms | Expedia

Best Western Hôtel de l'Europe. They say that the likes of Voltaire and Goethe once stayed here. That, though, is unsurprising given that this old inn has been a landmark in Strasbourg for many centuries. www.lastminute.com

Historic Hotels, Chateaux and Inns in Lorraine

Argancy Rugy

La Bergerie. A 16th century manor house, La Bergerie benefits from a village location but is only a short drive from Metz. TripAdvisor

Dieuze

Chateau d’Alteville. A house with connections to Napoleon himself (it was the residence of one of his Generals), Chateau d’Alteville is more ‘subtle’ than ‘grand’ as French chateaux go. Expedia

Gerardmer

Le Grand Hotel et le Chalet. A famous 19th century hotel in the “Pearl of the Vosges” whose former guests are said to have included Napoleon III. Expedia

Metz

La Citadelle. This is certainly one of the more unusual hotels in France – a fortified structure built in 1559. Its conversion into four star accommodation has resulted in a partly contemporary ambience, but it is certainly worthy of its place in the National Historical Register. Expedia

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