Le Royal sits on Boulevard Royal, the broad tree-lined avenue that runs along the edge of the upper town and forms the heart of the city’s financial district. It is one of the best-known upscale hotels in Luxembourg and has long been a favourite of visiting executives, diplomats and travellers who want comfort without the bustle of the main squares. The location is a real asset: the Place d’Armes, the Grand Ducal Palace and the Corniche are all a short walk away, and the Pétrusse Valley and the Adolphe Bridge are close by. The hotel offers spacious rooms and suites designed for rest after a day of sightseeing or meetings, with air conditioning, modern bathrooms and a quiet, polished atmosphere. Public areas are elegant without being stuffy, and there is a restaurant and bar for dinner or a nightcap, plus meeting and event spaces that explain the hotel’s popularity with business guests.
Living in it
The pace here is unhurried and the service is attentive. Rooms are generous by European city standards, which makes them a good choice for longer stays or for travellers who like room to spread out. Quiet rooms are available away from the avenue, and the soundproofing is typically good. Staff can help with restaurant bookings, tickets for the casemates tours and advice on public transport, which is free across the country.
Getting around
Boulevard Royal is within easy walking distance of most of the upper town, and the station is a short bus or tram ride away. The Pfaffenthal panoramic lift and the Grund are a pleasant walk through the old streets, while the free public buses make it easy to reach Kirchberg, Mudam and the Philharmonie. The airport is close, and a taxi to the hotel takes only a few minutes outside rush hour.
Trade-offs
This is a business district, so evenings and weekends can feel quieter than the lively streets around the Place d’Armes, and some visitors prefer to be right among the cafés of the old town. Rates tend to follow the business calendar, with lower prices at weekends and in the school holidays and higher prices during conferences, so it pays to compare dates. Breakfast is often charged separately, so check what is included before booking, and ask about parking if you are arriving by car.
Who it suits
Couples after a refined city break, business travellers who want to combine meetings with sightseeing, and anyone who values comfort and quiet over a bargain price. For a more intimate, boutique feel in the old town, consider Hotel Le Place d’Armes or Hotel Simoncini, and for a budget stay near the trains, the ibis Styles by the station. Whichever you choose, you are never more than a few minutes from a walk along the Corniche or a ride on one of the free buses.
Why stay here
- ✓Upscale city hotel
- ✓Boulevard Royal location
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Spacious rooms and suites
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Meeting and event spaces
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Walk to the Old Town
Good questions
Where is Le Royal?+
On Boulevard Royal, at the edge of the upper town and a short walk from the Place d’Armes and the Corniche.
Is it close to the main sights?+
Yes, the Old Town, the Grand Ducal Palace and the Pétrusse Valley are all within a short walk.
Who is it best for?+
Couples seeking a refined city break and business travellers who want comfort and a quiet base.
