The Best Western Plus Monopole Metropole is a characterful four-star hotel in two buildings on Rue Kuhn, a three-minute walk from Strasbourg railway station and two minutes from the Place des Halles shopping centre. The main building dates from the late nineteenth century and has the high ceilings and warm, old-fashioned atmosphere of a traditional French city hotel, with a fireplace in the lobby, a library, a snack bar and deli, and a games room with billiards. It has 81 rooms, air conditioning, free WiFi in the rooms and in some public areas, a gym, a bar and lounge, and 24-hour room service, so you are looked after if you arrive late. Cyclists are well catered for, with bicycle rental, a repair station and electric bike charging, and the hotel holds the Green Key sustainability certification. Dogs are welcome by arrangement. A concierge can help with tickets, restaurant tables and excursions to Colmar and the wine villages, and the station location makes day trips simple. Place Kléber is about nine minutes on foot, and the cathedral and the Christmas market are about twelve, so this is a fine mid-priced base for travellers who want comfort without the premium of the very centre.
Location and getting around
The station and the Gare Centrale tram stop are a few minutes away, which makes this one of the easiest hotels to reach with luggage and an ideal base for rail day trips. From there a pleasant walk through the centre takes you to Place Kléber in about nine minutes and to the cathedral in twelve. The airport is about twenty-three minutes away by car.
The rooms
Rooms vary in size because the hotel occupies two buildings, so look at the room descriptions when you book. All are air-conditioned. Light sleepers should ask for a quiet room away from the street when they book.
Who it suits
Couples and independent travellers who like character, rail travellers, cyclists and visitors who plan day trips along the Wine Route. It is also useful for visitors who want a quieter evening than the main squares offer.
Good to know
A full breakfast is available at an extra charge, and parking is limited with height restrictions, so reserve a space if you are driving. Payment is by card and a city tax per person per night is added at the hotel. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with limitations, so ask when you book.
If you plan to use the bar or lounge in the evening, note that it is a relaxed, traditional space rather than a lively one. Check when you book for current prices, and reserve early for the Christmas market weeks.
Why stay here
- ✓Four-star hotel with 81 rooms
- ✓Lobby fireplace and library
- ✓Gym
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Bicycle rental and repair station
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓Concierge service
Good questions
How far is the Monopole Metropole from Strasbourg station?+
It is about a three-minute walk, with the Gare Centrale tram stop close by, so it is an easy base for rail travellers.
Is it close to the Christmas market?+
The market and the cathedral are about twelve minutes on foot, and Place Kléber is about nine.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Parking is available but limited, with height restrictions, so reserve it when you book.
