The Hôtel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Petite France is a compact, well-run three-star hotel with 61 individually decorated rooms on Rue du Maire Kuss, in the station quarter. It is a three-minute walk from the railway station and the Alt Winmarik tram stop is two minutes away, so you can reach the cathedral or the Parliament by tram without any stress. The Covered Bridges and the start of Petite France are only four minutes on foot, which is a real advantage if you want to wander the canals in the early morning or at dusk when the crowds have gone. Place Kléber is about eight minutes away, the cathedral eleven and the Christmas market twelve. Inside, the rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi, premium bedding with a pillow menu, desk chairs, flat-screen televisions and bathrooms with rainfall showers. The hotel has a small gym, coffee and tea in the lobby, bicycle rental, a lift, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station, and its staff speak several languages. Parking is available on site, which is a rare convenience near the centre, and pets are welcome for a daily fee. A continental breakfast is available at an extra charge, and the hotel holds the Green Key sustainability certification. It is a smart, mid-priced base for travellers who want to be close to both the trains and the sights.
Location and getting around
The neighbourhood is practical rather than picturesque, with shops and cafes around the station, but the old town is just across the water. Walk west to Petite France in minutes or east to Place Kléber, and use the tram for the European Quarter. The airport is about twenty-four minutes by car.
The rooms
Rooms are comfortable and well finished for the price. Book early if you are travelling in a group, because the hotel is small, and ask for a higher floor if you want a quieter night.
Who it suits
Rail travellers, drivers who need parking, independent visitors who want to be near Petite France, and anyone visiting Strasbourg as a base for day trips to Colmar and the Wine Route. It is also a good choice for visitors who want a quiet, comfortable night rather than a lavish setting.
Good to know
Breakfast, parking and pets are charged separately, and a city tax per person per night is added at the hotel. Check-in runs from the afternoon until midnight and check-out is at noon. Free cancellation is offered on some rates. Check when you book for current prices, and reserve early for the Christmas market weeks.
Why stay here
- ✓Three-star hotel with 61 rooms
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓On-site parking
- ✓Bicycle rental
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Lift
- ✓Green Key certified
Good questions
How far is the Mercure from the Covered Bridges?+
About four minutes on foot, which puts the start of Petite France on your doorstep. The station is about three minutes away.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, there is on-site parking, which is unusual near the centre. Check the rate when you book.
Are pets allowed?+
Yes, pets are welcome for a daily fee per pet. Check the current policy when you book.
