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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. Expedia | TripAdvisor
More Historic Hotels in Alsace
Colmar
Le Marechal. A beautiful hotel in the beautiful village known as “little Venice”. Practical details and availability checks can be found at Booking.com | Lastminute.com
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
La Maison des Tetes. Right at the heart of Colmar and close to the Unterlinden Museum, this 17th century house is certainly very striking. Booking.com
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-
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-
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. Expedia | TripAdvisor | Lastminute.com
Obernai
Hotel a la Cour d'Alsace. A former manor house, this highly regarded 43-
Osthoffen
Chateau d’Osthoffen. Anyone seeking to immerse themselves in classic Alsantian period charm could do a great deal worse than consider this beautiful place. The rooms, all classically furnished, are individually named reflecting the castle’s heritage: Viscount François Grouvel’s bedroom, the Gulath Wellenbourg bedroom, Frau von Ketschau’s bedroom, among them. Strasbourg is just a short drive to the east. Booking.com
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 | TripAdvisor
Le Beau Site. Period accommodation in one of the region’s prettiest villages. Expedia
Selestat
Abbaye de la Pommeraie. If only the hotel were to provide more information on the heritage of the building -
Stotzheim
Chateau de Grunstein. Within easy reach of both Strasbourg and Colmar, this five-
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 | TripAdvisor
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-
Hotel Beaucour. Attractive half-
Hotel Cardinal de Rohan. 17th century hotel close to the city’s cathedral. LateRooms
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. Check availability through Booking.com
Thann
Hotel du Parc. Dating from the 19th century, Hotel du Parc certainly isn’t the oldest place offering accommodation in Alsace, but it does possess an illustrious guest list which includes French military and political icons such as de Gaulle and Petain. Booking.com
Turckheim
Hotel des Deux Clefs. This extremely pretty building dates back to the 15th century and, in 1540 is recorded as being known as the ‘Statthof zum Schwartzen Adler’. As one might expect, it’s welcomed many travellers visiting the medieval town of Turckheim during its time, Charles de Gaulle amongst some of the more internationally famous. Booking.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. Booking.com
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
Les Monthairons
Hostellerie Du Château Des Monthairons. Having been built during the 1850’s, this particular building certainly isn’t anywhere as old as the majority of chateaux listed on the site. But what it lacks in age it certainly makes up for in classic architectural grandeur. Booking.com
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. Booking.com
Nancy
Logis de Guise. Once a ‘seigneurial’ house, Logis de Guise dates from the mid 18th century and was built by the Marquis de Jouffroy and Countess de Bressey. Interestingly, however, the foundations of the structure are on those of an earlier abbey. Booking.com
Vigneulles-lès-Hattonchâtel
Hattonchatel Chateau. Beautifully restored to maintain its 16th century charm (the place was all but destroyed by Cardinal Richelieu in 1634) Hattonchatel Chateau is certainly full of period detail. Booking.com
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Historic Hotels in Alsace and Lorraine
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Cour de Corbeau, Strasbourg
Le Marechal, Colmar
Chateau d'Alteville
