Featured Hotels

Auberge la Meuniere

Thannenkirch, Alsace, France

With the impressive castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg on the horizon and visible from some bedrooms, this modernised, but traditionally styled Alsatian auberge (Logis de France) is run by owner/chef Jean-Luc Dumoulin and his wife, Francesca.

Le Colombier

Colmar, Alsace, France

Run by Anne-Sophie Heitzler with a “helpful staff”, this modern hotel is a conversion of three half-timbered Renaissance buildings in Colmar”s beautiful Petite Venise area.

Hotel Cathedrale

Strasbourg, Alsace, France

In the historic centre, on the traffic-free square in front of the cathedral, this “tastefully decorated” hotel offers “good value”, say Guide readers.

Hotel Arnold

Itterswiller, Alsace, France

“Still one of our favourites.” Set among vineyards near this old village, the Arnold family”s hotel (Logis de France) is typically Alsacien, with its yellow-painted half-timbered walls and flower-covered balconies.

Hotel des Berges

Illhaeusern, Alsace, France

“Guests enjoy really personal service” at this small hotel run by Marco Baumann and his wife, Danielle Haeberlin.

Hotel Restaurant Le Cerf

Marlenheim, Alsace, France

“We very much enjoyed our stay,” say visitors to this half-timbered post house in a small town at the end of the Route des Vins west of Strasbourg.

Auberge d'Imsthal

La petite-Pierre, Alsace, France

This “delightful” little hotel is in a valley just below this hilltop village amid the rolling forests of the North Vosges national park.

La Maison des Tetes

Colmar, Alsace, France

In the old town, between the Dominican church and the Unterlinden museum, this ornate mansion (1609), newly owned by Marilyn and Eric Girardin, is decorated with 100 sculpted têtes (heads).

Hotel du Dragon

Strasbourg, Alsace, France

“Pleasant, very convenient.” “A gem! Peaceful, comfortable, relaxing.” The reports on this B&B hotel in a quiet cul-de-sac in the old centre of this busy cit

Hotel Husseren les Chateaux

Husseren-Les-Chateaux, Alsace, France

In the foothills of the Vosges mountains, overlooking the highest village on the Alsatian wine trail, is this large, modern, Scandinavian-style hotel.

Hostellerie Munsch aux Ducs de Lorraine

St-Hippolyte, Alsace, France

In a quiet, attractive village on the Route du Vin north of Colmar, this vine-clad Relais du Silence, run by the Munsch-Meyer family, was liked by readers.

Auberge du Cheval Blanc

Westhalten, Alsace, France

“What a good stop-over,” say visitors. “Super dinner, comfy room, lovely village.” Owned since 1785 by the wine-producing Koehler family (“much in evidence”), this cheerful restaurant-with-rooms stands in a “pretty, peaceful” village, amid the orchards and vineyards of the Vosges foothills.

The historic region of Alsace in northeastern France is an intriguing place to holiday, unique from other parts of the country. Located on the Rhine River plain, bordering Germany and Switzerland, it has distinct German and Swiss influences and is famous for its beer, its sauerkraut and its Alsace Flammekueche. In addition to the foodie favourites that Alsace has to offer, visitors are enchanted by the architecture. Characterised by half-timbered buildings, it's rather like stepping into a storybook. Many of the properties are painted in whimsical colours, and lots have local symbols and decorations on the doors heralding the family trades. For example, the charming Auberge du Cheval Blanc has pretty pink shutters on all the windows. While on holiday here, whether it's a family holiday in France or a romantic weekend in France, popular attractions include Strasbourg Cathedral, a trip to the medieval centre of Colmar, a tour of Cite de l'Automobile (which has 122 Bugattis), an exploration of the Alsatian Vineyard Route or taking in the mesmerising Mont Sainte-Odile Abbey. Hotel Restaurant Le Cerf is a particular favourite for those who want to enjoy the pleasant walk above the hotel to a small chapel among vineyards.