Hôtel Maison Turenne sits on the Route de Bâle, just minutes from Petite Venise. It is a four-star hotel with 93 rooms, ranging from standard and premium doubles and twins to family rooms and larger triple and quadruple categories. What sets it apart is the range of facilities: a spa offering massage and aromatherapy, a sauna and a steam room, a terrace, a library, a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, a coworking space and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms are air-conditioned, and the hotel adjoins a golf course, a rarity so close to a medieval town centre. Pets are accepted. It is a larger and more modern property than the small half-timbered inns of the old town, which makes it a good match for travellers who like space, services and a spa after long days of walking, while still being close to the canal quarter that draws most visitors to Colmar.
Location and getting around
Petite Venise is about three minutes on foot, and the covered market is about four. The Christmas market squares are around ten minutes away and the railway station roughly fifteen, so you can walk almost everywhere but are slightly outside the tightest cluster of lanes, which can mean quieter nights. Parking is on site but limited, and there is a height restriction, so confirm availability and vehicle size with the hotel before arriving, especially during the Christmas season when spaces are scarce.
Rooms and facilities
The variety of room types helps families and groups, with family, triple and quadruple options. The spa is the main attraction for many guests, and booking treatments ahead is wise at weekends and in winter. The library and lounge offer a calm place to read or plan the next day, and the coworking space is helpful for anyone combining travel with remote work.
Breakfast is served as a buffet at an additional charge, with early opening hours that suit day-trippers who need to leave for a Wine Route tour. As with all larger hotels, ask about rooms facing away from the road if you are sensitive to noise.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a strong choice for couples who want spa time, families who need space and visitors planning a longer stay with a mix of sightseeing and rest. It is less atmospheric than a half-timbered inn, but it offers more facilities and a more flexible price range in many seasons.
Book early for the Christmas markets, and check what is included in your rate, including breakfast and parking, when you book. If you are travelling by train, a short taxi ride from the station can save tired legs. Spa opening hours, treatment menus and any age rules are best confirmed directly with the hotel.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa with massage and aromatherapy
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Three minutes from Petite Venise
- ✓Terrace and library
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Pets welcome
Good questions
How many rooms does Hôtel Maison Turenne have?+
It has 93 rooms, including standard, premium, twin, family and triple or quadruple categories.
How far is it from Petite Venise?+
About three minutes on foot. The Christmas market squares are about ten minutes away and the station about fifteen.
Is there a spa?+
Yes, with massage and aromatherapy, a sauna and a steam room. Reserve treatments ahead in winter and at weekends.
