The Régent Petite France is the hotel that puts you inside the postcard. It occupies a 17th-century mill on the Ill at the heart of Petite France, a building where ice was once produced for the whole city, and the old cast-iron wheels and machinery are still on display. Rooms look over the canals, and some face the Covered Bridges, with balconies above the water in a selection of rooms and suites. There are 75 rooms and suites in all, including duplex apartments for families or longer stays. The spa is a real draw on a winter break, with a sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, fitness room and treatments, and the hotel holds the Green Key eco-label. The restaurant, Le Pont Tournant, serves regional dishes and has a terrace by the water in summer, while the Champagne bar lists more than fifty champagnes, a fine way to warm up after an evening at the Christmas market in nearby Square Louise Weiss. It is a hotel for atmosphere and for couples, at a price that sits just below the top tier, and Expedia now lists it as part of the Stay Collection.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at 5 rue des Moulins, on the canals in the middle of Petite France, about 800 metres from the cathedral and a short walk from Strasbourg station. Trams stop at Alt Winmärik and Faubourg National on the edge of the quarter, and the Batorama boats pass right by the windows.
Rooms: the best rooms face the canals or the Covered Bridges, and some have balconies; ask for one when booking, as views vary. Suites and duplex apartments give families more space.
Who it suits: couples on a romantic city break, spa lovers, and Christmas market visitors who want to stay among the lights of Petite France.
Good to know: breakfast is a buffet charged separately unless included in your rate. The hotel has a private car park and a garage, both paid; in December, ask how to reach them, as traffic is restricted on the Grande Île during market hours. Pets are accepted. Petite France is lively in the evenings, so light sleepers should ask for a room away from the busiest lane.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa with sauna and Turkish bath
- ✓Jacuzzi
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Le Pont Tournant restaurant
- ✓Champagne bar
- ✓Canal-view rooms
- ✓Private car park and garage
Good questions
Where is the Régent Petite France?+
It is at 5 rue des Moulins, on the canals in the middle of Petite France. The cathedral is about 800 metres away.
Does the Régent Petite France have a spa?+
Yes, the spa has a sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, fitness room and treatments. It is one of the best hotel spas in the old town.
Is there parking at the hotel?+
Yes, there is a paid private car park and a paid garage. During the Christmas market, ask the hotel about access, as traffic is restricted on the Grande Île.
