Cour du Corbeau

At first glance, it’s nothing but classic, historic Strasbourg, an immaculately preserved 16th-century coaching inn just over the river from the Strasbourg cathedral and the city’s museum. But the inside, as is so often the case, is another story entirely. The Cour du Corbeau is a member of the Accor group’s MGallery line, a collection of contemporary-styled luxury boutique hotels, and a quick look around confirms that while there’s quite a bit of Louis XV furniture about, it’s all in the service of a clean and sophisticated decorative scheme that’s reminiscent, at times, of a modern Parisian luxury hotel.

The rooms, in particular, are a vibrant mix of old and new, with original floorplans and architectural features livened by a modern designer’s eye, and the usual complement of modern amenities — flat-screen televisions, luxe bathrooms and towering plush mattresses. The suites are particularly impressive, for their architectural character as well as their added space, and the public spaces carry on in the same vein, the building’s ancient bones showing through the hotel’s clean, contemporary skin. Book a courtyard-facing room for the utmost in double-glazed quiet, even while the sights of central Strasbourg begin practically at your front door.

How to get there:
Cour du Corbeau is conveniently located in the heart of Strasbourg, approximately 15 km from the Strasbourg Airport. The airport is served by commuter rail and is only a 10-15 minute ride to the main Strasbourg station.