Colmar Suites is a guesthouse that offers a different kind of stay from the hotels in the old town. Instead of a standard room, you book a suite, with a queen bed, a large sofa bed and generous floor space, and several of the suites are very big by the standards of a historic town. It stands at 22 rue de la Semm, in the central district, and it is a pleasant walk to the sights: Petite Venise is about seven minutes away, the covered market about nine, the Parc du Champ de Mars about fourteen and the Christmas market squares around fifteen. A continental breakfast is included in the rate, there is free Wi-Fi and, unusually for central Colmar, free self-parking. Each suite has a full-size refrigerator and freezer, a microwave and a large smart television, so you can keep drinks and picnic food from the market and spread out after a day on the Wine Route. Pets are accepted for a fee per stay. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is in the morning, so confirm times if you arrive early or leave late.
Location and getting around
The guesthouse is within easy walking distance of most things you will want to see, including Petite Venise, the covered market and the museums, and the railway station is around an eighteen-minute walk or a short taxi ride. The free parking is a major advantage if you are driving the Wine Route, because parking in the old town can be difficult and expensive. From the guesthouse you can reach Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Haut-Koenigsbourg by car in less than half an hour.
The rooms and what to know
The suites are named by type, such as Classic and Golden, and they vary from compact rooms of around seventeen square metres to large suites sleeping three. Each has a queen bed and a large twin sofa bed, which is handy for a family with a child.
Because it is a guesthouse rather than a full-service hotel, there is no restaurant or spa, and the reception arrangements may be less formal, so confirm arrival instructions with the host before you travel. Luggage storage and a safe are available, and the property is smoke-free. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates.
Who it suits
Couples, families and small groups who like self-catering touches and extra space, drivers who want free parking, and longer-stay visitors who prefer a quiet residential feel to the busy old-town streets. It is a smart base for the Christmas market season, when central hotels are expensive and full, provided you do not mind a fifteen-minute walk to the market squares.
If you want a bar, a restaurant or a spa on site, choose one of the town hotels. But for value, space and included breakfast, Colmar Suites is one of the most practical places to stay. Book early for the Christmas season and for summer weekends.
Why stay here
- ✓Apartment-style suites
- ✓Continental breakfast included
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Refrigerator and microwave in suites
- ✓Large smart TV
- ✓Pets accepted for a fee
- ✓Seven minutes to Petite Venise
Good questions
Where is Colmar Suites?+
It is at 22 rue de la Semm in central Colmar. Petite Venise is about seven minutes on foot and the covered market about nine.
Is breakfast included?+
A continental breakfast is included. Confirm what your rate covers when you book.
Is there parking?+
Yes, free self-parking is available. Check current terms when you book.
