Best Western Plus Hotel Villa D’est

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Best Western Plus Villa D’est? It’s actually got character – and I don’t just mean the name that sounds way fancier than you’d expect from a Best Western. Walking up to this place on Rue Jacques Kablé, you’re right in the heart of Strasbourg’s residential vibe, where locals are heading to the boulangerie in the morning and you can hear the trams rumbling by on their way to the cathedral district. The building itself has this solid, understated elegance that fits perfectly with the Alsatian architecture around it, though honestly, from the outside you might walk right past without realizing there’s a pretty decent 4-star operation tucked inside.

Once you’re in though – that’s where it clicks. The lobby has this warm, contemporary feel without trying too hard to be trendy, and the staff actually seems to know the city beyond just pointing you toward Petite France (though you should definitely go there too). What I really appreciated was how quiet the rooms stay, even though you’re on a street that gets its share of foot traffic. The beds are genuinely comfortable – not that overly-firm hotel standard that leaves you wondering if you slept on a board – and the bathrooms are spacious enough that you’re not doing gymnastics to shower. The breakfast spread is solid, with proper coffee and local touches that make you feel like you’re actually in France, not some generic European hotel experience.

Here’s the thing that makes this spot work: you’re about a 15-minute walk from the cathedral and all the touristy stuff, but you’re also in a neighborhood where you can grab dinner at places locals actually eat, hit the Monoprix for whatever you forgot to pack, and get a real sense of how Strasbourg feels when it’s not performing for visitors. The 8.4 rating makes sense – it’s not going to blow your mind, but everything works the way it should, the value feels right for what you get, and you’ll sleep well knowing you picked a place that gets the basics right while giving you that little bit extra that makes you glad you’re not staying in some soulless chain by the train station.

Visitors often choose Strasbourg apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent European capital.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $98. Classic Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $108. Classic King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $123. Superior Queen Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $123. Superior Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $187. One Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Good – Chifan from Romania – 18 June 2025 (7/10)

  – The staff was very friendly and helpful
  
  What could be improved: – The AC was not working. We booked three rooms for two nights, and none of them had air conditioning, even though it was over 30 degrees outside
  – The rooms were small and had an unpleasant smell

• We enjoyed our stay – Nosheen from Norway – 16 January 2025 (9/10)

  The location was good and we had a great time
  
  What could be improved: More breakfast options

• Very good – Abirami from India – 4 January 2025 (8/10)

  Got upgraded to a suite, which was excellent! Very good breakfast and the staff is very friendly. Clean rooms and towels.
  
  What could be improved: Location is a bit outside

• Very good – Suzette from Australia – 23 December 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, comfortable beds, and helpful staff.

• Met my expectations! Exactly what is needed for a business trip! – Kyriakos from Cyprus – 28 November 2024 (9/10)

  Good breakfast, comfortable rooms, good facilities, but most of all, really nice and helpful staff!
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Lovely Hotel – rooms and staff were perfect we would book again. – Linda from United Kingdom – 26 November 2024 (9/10)

  Rooms spotless and comfortable. All staff very friendly and welcoming

• Nice time! – Faravareh from Iran – 17 September 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: The rack in the bathroom (in the bath tray room) should be installed on the right not left to make it easier to enter or exit from there.

• Perfect. – Valerie from Germany – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  The rooms were very nice and comfortable with beautiful large windows.

• A pleasant hotel whose staff particularly stands out. – Thomas from Finland – 30 August 2024 (9/10)

  Very good! Our room was prepared early, and to our surprise we were given a superior room although we paid for a classic! Particularly the staff stands out with exquisite professionalism, and a pleasant, heartfelt presence that all employees seemed to share. The staff recommended spots to visit, and before check-out helped us find a place to weigh our luggage and booked a taxi for us, among other things. Breakfast was of relatively good quality; high volume and the range of products somewhat compensate the price of €16 per person. Excellent service during breakfast as well. The room was tidy.

• A great place to stay in a nice neighborhood. – Oliver from United States – 10 June 2024 (8/10)

  Clean and comfortable room. Nice staff.
  
  What could be improved: A bit off the beaten path.

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