Novotel Suites Colmar Centre is a practical, comfortable option for visitors who value space. As the name suggests, the accommodation is built around suites rather than standard rooms, which gives you a separate living area, more room for luggage and a better layout for families or friends sharing. It is classed in the four category and guests rate it very highly. The location is close to the heart of Colmar, with Petite Venise about a four-minute walk away, so the canals, the half-timbered houses and the restaurants of the old town are all easy to reach on foot. A full spa with a sauna, a steam room and couples treatment rooms gives the hotel a relaxed, resort-like feel in the middle of a medieval city, which is especially welcome in the cold months when the Christmas markets and the wine villages keep you outside all day. Check the spa opening times, the breakfast terms and any parking charges when you book.
Location and getting around
Colmar is small, and from this address you can walk to Petite Venise, the Pfister House, the covered market and the main museums in a few minutes each. The Christmas market squares are a short stroll in the season, and the railway station is not far by taxi or on foot.
For the wine villages of the Alsace Wine Route, a car, a bus or a small-group tour from the centre is the easiest way to go. If you drive, ask the hotel about its parking arrangements, since restrictions apply in the old town.
The rooms and what to know
The suites are the selling point. They typically provide a sitting area separate from the sleeping area, which suits families with children, longer stays and anyone who likes to spread out. Ask about bed layouts and sofa beds if you are travelling with more than two people.
The spa is a real bonus after a day of sightseeing, and treatments are best booked ahead. As in all Colmar hotels, the weekends and the Christmas market season fill up early, so reserve well ahead, and check cancellation terms because they vary by rate.
Who it suits
Families, couples and small groups who want extra space and a spa without the price of a luxury boutique hotel. It also works for business visitors and longer stays, thanks to the suite layout. If you want a half-timbered building with a creaking staircase and a historic atmosphere, one of the smaller old-town hotels will suit you better, but if comfort, room to relax and a spa are the priorities, this is a sensible choice.
Combine it with day trips to Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg, and use the spa to recover from the walking. Book early for the Christmas season and summer weekends.
Why stay here
- ✓All-suite accommodation
- ✓Full spa
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Couples treatment rooms
- ✓Walk to Petite Venise
- ✓Separate living areas
- ✓Family-friendly layouts
- ✓Breakfast available
Good questions
Where is Novotel Suites Colmar Centre?+
It is close to the centre of Colmar, about a four-minute walk from Petite Venise.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, it has a full spa with a sauna, a steam room and couples treatment rooms. Check opening times and book treatments ahead.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, the suite layouts give families extra space. Ask about bed arrangements and sofa beds when you book.
