La Tour de l’Ill

La Tour de l’Ill Overview

First Impressions

Pulling up to La Tour de l’Ill, you get that quiet sense of satisfaction that comes from picking the right place. It’s a four-star hotel in Strasbourg that doesn’t try too hard — and honestly, that’s part of what makes it work. The name references the Ill river that winds through the city, and there’s something fitting about that connection to the local landscape. It feels grounded here, like it belongs.

Location & Neighborhood

The address puts you in the 67200 postal district, which is a residential stretch of Strasbourg that most tourists breeze past on their way to the old town — and that’s actually a good thing. You’re close enough to reach the cathedral and the Petite France quarter without being right in the thick of the tourist bustle. I mean, being able to walk back to a quieter street after a long day of sightseeing is genuinely underrated. Guests have rated the location at 8.5, and that tracks — it’s specific and practical in a way that matters.

The Parking Situation

This might sound like a small thing, but free private parking on site is a bigger deal than it sounds in a city like Strasbourg. Parking in French city centres can be a real headache — expensive, scarce, and stressful if you’re arriving late. Knowing you’ve got a spot waiting takes one variable completely off the table. If you’re road-tripping through Alsace, which a lot of people do, this alone makes the hotel worth considering.

The Atmosphere for Couples

Something worth noting — couples in particular seem to really click with this place, and you can sort of see why. There’s a calm, unhurried feel to the hotel that suits a trip for two better than, say, a busy family resort or a conference hotel. Strasbourg itself is one of those cities that’s genuinely romantic without being cheesy about it — the half-timbered houses, the canals, the wine bars tucked into old stone streets. La Tour de l’Ill gives you a comfortable, well-rated base to come back to after all of that, without the noise and foot traffic of staying right in the centre.

Why Guests Love It

With an overall guest rating of 8.6, this hotel is clearly doing something right on a consistent basis. It’s not flashy, and it doesn’t pretend to be something it isn’t — it’s a solid, well-regarded four-star that delivers on the basics and then some. The combination of a genuinely good location score, free parking, and an atmosphere that works especially well for couples makes it a smart pick for anyone spending a few days exploring Alsace. Strasbourg deserves more than a day trip, and La Tour de l’Ill is the kind of place that makes you want to stay a little longer than planned.

La Tour de l’Ill Accommodations

Reviews of La Tour de l’Ill

• Superb – Peter from Germany – 13 July 2025 (9/10)

  Sehr schöne geräumige Wohnung mit sehr guter Ausstattung, sehr netter. freundlicher Vermieter

• Great location. Needs bertter up keep – Gary from Israel – 30 June 2025 (6/10)

  Location was great. the house was comfortable and had all the amenties needed for the Kitchen
  
  What could be improved: Europe is heating up and the apartment had one decent fan for all the rooms. The host needs to spend some money and put in ceiling fans in the bedrooms and the lounge area. It would even be more useful if there was aircondtioning.
  
  One bedroom had open concept with toilet and shower not giving any privacy . The door to the same bedroom had glass and gave no privacy to the occupants.
  
  On arrival we all found the place to be lacking in basic cleanliness. My partner spent rest of the day of arrival cleaning all over to try and bring the place up to standard.
  
  In the exposesd bedroom there was no cupboard to hang dresses and no draws for clothes.
  
  Lighting in the main main bedroom was very poor and the owner should replace the lighting there.
  
  With some outlay and fixtures adn amenities this place would be highly recommended. At the moment it is mediocre.

• Superb – Volkmar from Germany – 25 June 2025 (9/10)

  Sehr helles, ruhiges, großes Apartment. Gut ausgestattet. Netter Kontakt. Gut angebunden an die Tram.

• Good – Dave from United States – 16 June 2025 (7/10)

  The location was amazing. Peaceful, beautiful, spacious, and we really enjoyed it!
  
  What could be improved: The bathrooms had a bit of mold on them and the shower in the master bedroom collected a lot of water.

• Nous reviendrons….. – Carole from United Kingdom – 24 February 2025 (9/10)

  Fantastic location, with lots of space for family gathering.
  Bed super comfy
  
  What could be improved: Everything was good mais peut être qu un petit rideau sur la chambre avec salle de bain ouverte améliorerait l intimité des personnes logeant dans cette chambre…
  
  Une ou deux petites casseroles supplémentaires sera aussi utiles.

• Great location for a big family looking to explore – Virginia from Germany – 6 August 2024 (9/10)

  There was a lot of space for our two families. We did not feel crowded. Close to a park and ride where we could take the train into Strasbourg. The host was friendly.
  
  What could be improved: There is a 1.000 euro cash security deposit which was not mentioned in the booking and took us off guard. Also pretty steep since we are a young family and NEVER keep that much cash on us. You get the money back at departure, which was a major downside for us since we were ready to leave an hour early than planned with the host because we needed to take a sick child to the hospital.

• Exceptional – Armen from Belgium – 7 January 2024 (10/10)

  The house was very cosy and warm with a lovely terace and fire place. The host was also very kind and attentionate! For people with a car the house was perfectly placed:) Thank you!
  
  What could be improved: For in the future we think it would be practical to put two towels instead of one (a small one for the face and a big one to shower and put a key on the toiler door. Secondly, for the room with a bathroom to put maybe a small curtain on the door cause the glass is transparent.
  
  For the rest we had an amazing time!

• Amazing and comfortable house, conveniently located for a Christmas Market visit – Rodrigoscia from Portugal – 5 December 2023 (8/10)

  Didier, the host, was very helpful and friendly. We had to re-schedule our arrival twice and he was always keen to help. The house itself is very comfortable, with a beautiful backyard, fireplace and very comfortable beds. Kitchen is fully equipped for every situation! Very suitable for families with kids!
  
  The house, although not being located in the center of Strasbourg, is strategically placed close to Elsau tram stop – specially for Xmas Market season, this is proven very useful as you can park your car at Elsau and hop on the tram that will take you downtown in 10min. You pay 4.20e for the whole day of parking and you're entitled to a round-trip tram ticket for up to 7 people!!
  
  What could be improved: One of the bedrooms has an open suite (bathrooms with no doors), which can be somewhat inconvenient to some people and also not the best option in terms of smell – but if you're not using all rooms, like we did, that shouldn't be a problem.
  
  There's also the need to leave 1000e deposit which can be troublesome to some people that don't want to carry that much cash.

• Strasbourg highlight – Stephan from South Africa – 5 October 2022 (10/10)

  Very tidy, great communication, all amenities, good location. Highly recommended!

• Exceptional – Katherine from Germany – 7 September 2022 (10/10)

  Loved the beds, location, and kind host.
  
  What could be improved: Wish there was a blind for the bedroom door.

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