Hôtel Le Rapp stands on Rue Weinemer in the historic district of Colmar, a few steps from the Parc du Champ de Mars. It is a four-star hotel with a feature that is rare in an old town: an indoor swimming pool, with a separate children's pool, sun loungers and a sauna. There is also a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk, and rooms are air-conditioned. Room types range from standard and comfort rooms through deluxe and executive categories to family rooms, so couples, small groups and parents with children can all find something suitable. Pets are accepted. The location is the main draw: the old-town sights, the covered market and the canal quarter are all within a short walk, so you can step out of the door and be among the half-timbered houses within minutes, then return to the pool after a day of cobbles.
Location and getting around
From the hotel, the Champ de Mars park is about two minutes on foot, the Christmas market squares around three minutes, the covered market about five and Petite Venise about six. The railway station is roughly a twelve-minute walk, which is manageable with a small bag but long with heavy luggage, so a short taxi ride may be better after a long journey.
Drivers should confirm parking arrangements before arrival: parking is available for an extra charge, but it may be in a nearby car park rather than on site, so ask the hotel what to expect, especially in December. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is a drive of about forty minutes.
Rooms and facilities
The pool and sauna are the standout, and they make this a sensible choice for families and for anyone visiting in cold weather, when a swim and a warm sauna are a good way to end a day outdoors. Rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen televisions and tea and coffee facilities, with bathrobes in many categories.
Breakfast is served as a buffet at an extra charge, so compare the price with a bakery or cafe in the old town and decide whether you want the convenience. A restaurant on site gives a fallback for tired evenings, though Colmar's old town offers dozens of choices on foot.
Who it suits and what to know: the hotel suits families, couples who want a central base with leisure facilities, and visitors who plan to spend several nights and want somewhere comfortable to return to. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street side. Book early for the Christmas markets, when central four-star rooms sell out first, and check the details of your rate, including breakfast, parking and cancellation terms, when you book.
Pool opening hours and any access rules for children are worth confirming with the hotel before arrival, particularly if the pool is a deciding factor in your choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor swimming pool
- ✓Children's pool
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Pets welcome
Good questions
Does Hôtel Le Rapp have a swimming pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool with a children's pool, sun loungers and a sauna. Confirm pool hours with the hotel when you book.
How far is it from Petite Venise and the Christmas markets?+
Petite Venise is about six minutes on foot and the Christmas market squares about three, with the Champ de Mars park two minutes away.
Is there parking?+
Parking is available for an extra charge, but it may be in a nearby car park rather than on site. Check with the hotel before arriving by car.
