Hotel Parc Beaux-Arts is a small boutique hotel in the heart of the upper town, housed in a historic building that dates back many generations. Its name hints at its personality: the interiors blend period architecture with contemporary art and design, so you sleep surrounded by paintings, sculpture and carefully chosen furniture. The setting is one of the best in the city. The cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, the Place Guillaume II and the Chemin de la Corniche are all within a few minutes’ walk along old streets, and the restaurants and cafés of the Ville Haute are on your doorstep. With only a modest number of rooms, the atmosphere is personal rather than corporate, and the staff are known for helpful, individual service. It suits travellers who prefer character to scale and who want to spend as much time as possible on foot in the oldest part of Luxembourg City.
Living in it
Rooms vary in size and layout, which is part of the charm of a historic building. Expect modern bathrooms, comfortable beds and a calm, stylish atmosphere. Because the building is old, some rooms are compact and there may be stairs, so mention any mobility needs when you book. Breakfast is usually available on site and sets you up well for a morning on the Corniche, while the lively dining scene of the upper town is a short walk away.
Getting around
The hotel is in a pedestrian-friendly part of the old town, and nearly every major sight is reachable on foot. The Bock Casemates are about fifteen minutes away along the Corniche, the Nationalmusée is close, and the lifts down to the Grund and Pfaffenthal are an easy stroll. The station is a short bus ride or a brisk walk across the Adolphe Bridge. Car access in the upper town is limited, so ask about parking arrangements before you drive in.
Trade-offs
With so few rooms, availability can be tight in summer and in December, when the Christmas market fills the squares, so book early. The old streets can be busy by day and lively in the evening, so request a room away from the street if you want peace.
Prices sit at the upper-mid end of the old-town range, and you pay for the location and the character rather than for a large range of facilities. There is no pool or spa, so this is a hotel for people who plan to be out and about.
Who it suits
Couples, art lovers and independent travellers who want to wake up in the middle of the old town and feel part of it. For a grander experience on the main square, look at Hotel Le Place d’Armes, and for a more affordable art hotel, Hotel Simoncini on Rue Notre-Dame is a close neighbour. If you prefer easy rail access and a lower price, the hotels around the station are a few minutes away by free bus or tram.
Why stay here
- ✓Boutique hotel
- ✓Historic building
- ✓Contemporary art interiors
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Walk to the Corniche
- ✓Walk to the Grand Ducal Palace
Good questions
Where is Hotel Parc Beaux-Arts?+
In the upper town, a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace and the Corniche.
What is the atmosphere like?+
Intimate and stylish, with contemporary art and design inside a historic building.
Is it good for walking the sights?+
Yes, most major sights of the Old Town are reachable on foot, and the free buses link you to the station and Kirchberg.
