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Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Charismatique Orangerie,” I wasn’t sure what to expect. The whole thing sounds a bit fancy for what’s essentially a 3-star place tucked into a residential building on Rue de Bruges. But you know what? Sometimes the best finds are the ones that don’t try too hard to impress you upfront.

The location is actually pretty brilliant if you know Strasbourg at all. You’re about a 10-minute walk from the European Parliament (hence the name, I guess), but more importantly, you’re in this quiet residential pocket that most tourists completely miss. Rue de Bruges runs parallel to some of the busier streets, so you get that authentic neighborhood feel without the constant tram noise. I mean, you’ll still hear the occasional car, but it’s nothing like staying near the cathedral area where tour groups start gathering at 8 AM. The apartment is on the first floor – which, remember, is what Americans would call the second floor – so there are stairs involved, but the building has that classic Alsatian charm with the heavy wooden doors and narrow hallways that smell faintly of old wood and someone’s morning coffee.

What I really appreciated was how the place felt lived-in rather than sterile. The orangerie theme isn’t just marketing nonsense – there are actually thoughtful touches with citrus colors and botanical prints that make sense together. The WiFi works reliably (I was working remotely for part of my stay), and honestly, that’s not always a given in these older Strasbourg buildings with their thick walls. The TV has enough channels to catch the news, though let’s be real, you’re not coming to Strasbourg to watch television. What struck me most was the attention to practical details – good lighting for reading, enough outlets near the bed, a decent shower with actual water pressure. These might sound like small things, but they’re the difference between a place you’d recommend and one you’d forget about.

The 7.5 rating feels about right – it’s not luxury, but it’s thoughtfully done and genuinely comfortable. You’re a easy walk from Place Kléber for shopping, close enough to Petite France for those canal photos everyone takes, but tucked away enough that you feel like you’re actually staying in a neighborhood rather than a tourist zone. If you’re the type who wants to grab fresh bread from the local boulangerie in the morning instead of fighting for croissants at a hotel buffet, this works perfectly. Just don’t expect a concierge or room service – this is more like borrowing a friend’s well-appointed apartment than staying at a traditional hotel, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it work.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $212. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Good – David from France – 29 November 2024 (7/10)

  Short easy to navigate walk to main tram stop that takes you into the centre, easy to use. we had a day ticket so hop on and off as we wished.
  
  What could be improved: Functioning kettle, but that was it

• Worth trying! – Trinhhuyenmi from Poland – 26 October 2024 (8/10)

  I enjoyed the aatmosphere of a place, it reminded of old good times. Everything was clean, cosy and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: The curtain in the bathroom could be replaced for somethig newer and cleaner.

• Very good – Prashant from Latvia – 8 September 2024 (8/10)

  The apartment is spacious and can easily accommodate atleast 6 people as there are 3 differ rooms
  The apartment is well decorated!!
  The apartment is just 2 minutes walk from the bus stop and 3 minutes to Auchen (big super market)
  
  What could be improved: There were some basic necessities missing like hand wash, dish wash , salt, sugar in the kitchen

• We enjoyed staying there. – Nemanja from United States – 1 August 2024 (9/10)

  Place was newly updated with appliances and furniture. Very tastefully done and functional. Very close to an excellent Bakery (Boulangerie Keil) – a huge bonus! Place looked clean. Beds were comfortable. Definitely would stay there again.
  
  What could be improved: Key box was blocked by parked bike – not the host's fault just logistics.
  WiFi was not working – temporary issue that was revealed once on property.
  Courtyard did not have trash receptacle as described in the instructions – maybe it was a trash day and was out for pickup?

• Nice apartment, especially for a quick stay in the city – Mark from United Kingdom – 19 October 2024 (8/10)

  The flat was well-appointed, and easy to access. Parking was easy to find on the road. I can't really comment on how well located it is, as we arrived late at night and left first thing in the morning.
  
  The kitchen was good, with everything we needed to whip up a meal for 4.

• Very good – Lucas from Brazil – 27 August 2024 (8/10)

  Very spacious and with all that you need.
  
  What could be improved: The floors are noisy to the point that it becomes annoying, and the shower could be better.

• Pleasant – Eva from France – 27 May 2025 (6/10)

  The apartment is quite spacious.It has a good location with free parking,however, it is hard to get a space.
  
  What could be improved: Very noisy wooden floor, when one person gets up you can hear every step. The apartment needs renovation, especially the kitchen and the bathroom. Poor communication: There is a kettle on the picture, but there wasn't any in the apartment. I asked about it and never got any reply.

• Good – Pradeep from Netherlands – 26 September 2024 (7/10)

  Location and size of the apartment.
  
  What could be improved: Hard to find free car parking place. Floor was noisy.

• I could recommend it for 1-2 nights only, if you can't find something better for this price. – Winzo from Ukraine – 14 September 2024 (6/10)

  Good apartments area. There are enough sleeping places for children and adults
  The apartments are quite clean
  Comfortable beds and dark curtains
  The kitchen is normally equipped except dishwasher
  Possibility of self check-in
  
  What could be improved: Incredibly terrible and creaky floor. You will hear every step!!!
  Late check-in (16:00) and early check-out (10:00). Unfriendly messages about the penalty for check-out delay
  To get the keys for check-in, you need to move the garbage container ;(
  Weak 5G internet that needs to be rebooted from time to time
  Bathroom with poor repair
  Free parking is always full (no places)
  Quite far from the center

• We've stayed there for 1night only and it was great – Michal from Slovakia – 2 March 2025 (10/10)

  Living/bedrooms are spacious, clean. Quiet location
  
  What could be improved: Kitchen could get renovation

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