Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile

The address is Place Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune, in the old quarter of Strasbourg that UNESCO lists as a World Heritage centre. The hotel sits within walking distance of the cathedral and the canals that ring the Grande Île, and the surrounding streets mix half-timbered façades with the kind of boutiques and wine bars that define this part of Alsace. Rooms come with air conditioning, a workspace and a separate seating area, standard across the property, and each has a minibar and tea and coffee facilities. La Brasserie Sofitel serves regional cooking under chef Mathieu Klein, who trained with Alain Ducasse and sources from local markets; the wine list runs to 51 Alsatian grands crus. The bar operates on a different register: cocktails made with mescal and cinnamon syrup or beetroot and apple juice, and a terrace designed by Roche Bobois, entered past a large upright bear statue. A DJ plays there on Thursday nights. Breakfast is a buffet of local produce and pastries, with eggs cooked to order, and it can also be taken in the room. There is a fitness centre on site, and 58 parking spaces, including valet service. It is a compact, central base, built for both business trips and weekend visits to Strasbourg's old town.