The Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal stands on Boulevard d’Avranches, on the rim of the Pétrusse valley between the station and the old town, and its big selling point is the view. From the top floor, L’Observatoire Bar looks straight across the gorge to the upper town, one of the best panoramas in the city, and Mu, the top-floor restaurant, serves French-led small plates and grills. The hotel has 128 rooms and suites in a bold, contemporary style, a fitness centre with free access, and secure indoor parking with direct lobby access. The central station is about 300 metres away and the Grand Ducal Palace about 20 minutes on foot, so it works for rail arrivals and for exploring alike.
Living in it: ask for a valley-view room and you wake up to the old town across the Pétrusse. The Adolphe Bridge and the valley paths are close by, and the walk into the upper town is pleasant in good weather.
Trade-offs: it is a business-friendly hotel, so weekday rates can be high and the style is modern rather than historic. The Gare district is less charming than the old town. Even if you stay elsewhere, a drink at L’Observatoire at sunset is worth the trip.
Why stay here
- ✓Top-floor panoramic bar
- ✓Mu top-floor restaurant
- ✓Free fitness centre
- ✓Secure indoor parking
- ✓Valley-view rooms
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Near the central station
Good questions
Where is the Sofitel Le Grand Ducal?+
On Boulevard d’Avranches, about 300 metres from the central station and 20 minutes on foot from the palace.
Does it have a rooftop bar?+
Yes, L’Observatoire on the top floor has panoramic views over the old town.
How many rooms does it have?+
About 128 rooms and suites.
