6 Rue de Bitche, 67000 Strasbourg

Ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre République

Name: Ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre République
Address: 6 Rue de Bitche, Strasbourg, 67000, FR
Rating: 4.45

Hotel 3-star in Strasbourg

Presentation

The ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre République overlooks a quiet street in Neustadt, halfway between the European institutions and the historic center. The address is reached from the Clémenceau stop, barely two hundred meters away, where Line H runs straight to the European Parliament. The façade does not say much. It is when you push open the door that the tone changes.

In the lobby, the colors turn vegetal, with rounded shapes and shades that feel more like a garden than a classic hotel lobby. The floral decor continues all the way to the bar, open all day, where cocktails made with plants are served, a nod to the garden right next door. There is no restaurant as such here: the property goes for the bar and composed plates, practical during the week for a quick dinner before heading back to a meeting, or for a snack when coming back late without having to go out again.

Out on the courtyard side, a garden opens up around a central tree and an insect hotel. It is a pleasant place to sit in summer, drink in hand. There is no pool here, but this green corner more than makes up for it, especially in fine weather.

Upstairs, the 85 rooms favor simplicity over the lobby’s decor. The air conditioning runs continuously, the shower stays hot without waiting, and on the flat-screen, you can cast your series directly via Chromecast. The recently renovated rooms stand out mainly for their soundproofing, a real change for a hotel in the very city center. The Comfort version adds an armchair or small sofa, a coffee machine that kicks in as soon as you wake up, and memory foam pillows for longer nights.

In the morning, the buffet focuses on local products and freshly squeezed orange juice. You can ask to boil your own eggs, a detail regulars remember. Food lovers will look out for kougelhopf, available on some mornings as a nod to the region.

On the practical side, the reception remains open day and night, the staff speaks several languages, and luggage storage is handy for late departures. The modular meeting rooms also host seminars for those who come to work more than to rest.

At the end of the day, head to the bar. Settle near the tree if a table becomes available, and ask for the botanical cocktail of the moment; there is not really a fixed menu, it changes according to the bartender’s mood.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Easy wheelchair access, fairly wide elevator, disabled parking space right in front of the entrance.
Recently renovated room, really good soundproofing, you can’t hear either the street or the hallway.
Staff discreet but there whenever you need something, friendly welcome on arrival.
Varied breakfast buffet, freshly squeezed orange juice on site, possible to cook your own eggs.
Quiet neighborhood, ten minutes on foot from the center, tram just steps away to get to the station.