5 rue des Bouchers, 67000 Strasbourg

Hotel Beaucour

Name: Hotel Beaucour
Address: 5 rue des Bouchers, Strasbourg, 67000, FR
Price range: 141 EUR
Rating: 4.45

Hotel 4-star in Strasbourg

Presentation

The Hôtel Beaucour overlooks Rue des Bouchers in Strasbourg, just a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral. Nothing on the façade really hints at what awaits behind the carriage gate. You push it open, and the city suddenly disappears.

A courtyard. Half-timbering, geraniums in the windows in summer, a fireplace that smolders softly behind the salon’s panes as soon as the first cold weather arrives. The building was erected in 1760 by a merchant named Hummel. A brewery operated here for more than half a century, then a factory making canes, umbrellas, and parasols took over, before a surgical instruments workshop moved in as well. The double-leaf door and the balcony were listed as historic monuments in 1929. A furniture store occupied the premises for sixty years. It was in 1990 that a Strasbourg restaurateur, inventor of fish sauerkraut, bought the building to turn it into a hotel.

That past can still be read everywhere, without ever weighing the place down. On the ground floor, the lounge retains its pale woodwork, its throws on the armchairs, and its fireplace lit on gray days. A self-service bar lets everyone pour themselves a coffee, a beer, or a glass of wine, whenever they feel like it.

Upstairs, the 49 rooms are all different. One embraces an Alsatian style with painted furniture; another prefers a more romantic look; a third remains resolutely understated. Most hide a whirlpool bathtub behind the bathroom door. The duplexes, beneath the exposed beams, feature a mezzanine and a sofa bed for family stays. All of them look, in one way or another, toward the inner courtyard. People come to the Beaucour for that courtyard, often. They stay for the room they never imagined they would find in the very center of the city.

Morning begins with a buffet dominated by local products, sweet and savory dishes, and a few gluten-free options for those who look for them. In fine weather, you have your coffee outside among the geranium pots. Those who prefer to linger in bed can also have everything brought up to the room.

There is no fine-dining restaurant on the premises. Room service takes over for lazy evenings, but for a proper meal you have to go out. A short detour, more than made up for by the good addresses all around: Le Tire-Bouchon just a stone’s throw away, and several tables in the historic center within a few minutes’ walk, near the cathedral or Petite France depending on the mood of the evening.

Parking follows the same logic. There is no private parking either, but Austerlitz parking is opposite the entrance, with a preferential rate for hotel guests. You park on arrival and forget about the car until departure; the center is best explored on foot.

Families travel lighter than elsewhere: the hotel keeps a baby crib, bottle warmer, and high chair in reserve. Cyclists have access to a locked storage room for their bikes, with a socket for charging electric bicycles. Dogs and cats are welcomed almost like full-fledged guests, treats included, except in the breakfast room.

At the end of the day, the courtyard changes character. The lights come on beneath the half-timbering, the bar gets a little livelier, and someone on the team is happy to tell the story of the building to anyone who asks.

If it rains when you leave, you’ll be lent an umbrella at reception. A discreet nod to the former Heupel factory, which once made umbrellas within these same walls, a century and a half ago.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Very well-located hotel, just a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral and Petite France. We did everything on foot without taking public transport, and the Porte de l’Hôpital tram stop is right nearby for getting to the station.
Room overlooking the inner courtyard, so no street noise at all. Separate shower and toilet, air conditioning that works well. Comfortable bed, we slept well both nights.
Very professional welcome, especially the afternoon receptionist who took the time to recommend restaurants in the neighborhood. Express breakfast served quickly when you don’t have time for the buffet.
Generous buffet with local products; we even had foie gras one morning. Gluten-free option available on request. Self-service coffee all day in the lobby.
Austerlitz parking just opposite the hotel, reduced rate with a ticket given at reception. Convenient for not having to look for a parking space in the city center.
We came with our 3- and 5-year-old children, quiet family room with courtyard view. Baby crib and high chair provided without any problem, Alsatian decor that the little ones loved.