Le Carré Confidentiel

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of boutique hotels, but Le Carré Confidentiel actually gets it right. Tucked away on Avenue de Colmar – which, honestly, sounds more intimidating than it is – this place feels like someone’s incredibly stylish friend decided to open a hotel. The building itself has that understated French elegance thing going on, you know? Not flashy, but when you walk through those doors, there’s this immediate sense that someone put real thought into every detail. The lobby smells faintly of cedar and something I couldn’t quite place (maybe bergamot?), and the lighting is warm enough that you don’t feel like you’re checking into a sterile chain property.

What really won me over was how the staff seemed to anticipate things without being overly familiar about it. I mean, they remembered my name after one night, which is rare these days. The rooms – well, mine faced the quieter side of the building, so no street noise to speak of, though I’d imagine the front-facing ones might catch some traffic from the morning commute. The bed was one of those perfect firm-but-soft situations, and honestly, the bathroom made me rethink my own home setup entirely. Heated floors, which you don’t realize you need until you have them, and this rainfall shower that actually has decent water pressure. Small thing, but the towels were thick enough that you felt properly pampered without that weird hotel-laundry smell some places can’t seem to shake.

The location works really well if you know Strasbourg at all – you’re close enough to the Petite France area to walk there in about fifteen minutes, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with tourist crowds right outside your window. There’s a decent boulangerie maybe two blocks down that locals actually use, which is always a good sign, and the tram line isn’t too far if you want to venture into the old town without walking. Parking was surprisingly straightforward too, which anyone who’s driven in French city centers will appreciate. I stayed during what turned out to be a pretty busy week in September, and the breakfast area never felt cramped or rushed – they’ve got this timing thing figured out somehow. The whole experience just felt… intentional, I guess? Like they’re not trying to be everything to everyone, just really good at being what they are. If you’re looking for something with character that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, this is worth the slightly higher price point.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $138. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Aadel from Bahrain – 10 June 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment exceeded my expectation with two bed rooms, dining area and service kitchen
  
  The service kitchen has all required facilities.
  
  There is also a terrace occupied wit tebled and enogh chairs
  
  The apartment is fare from the centre but its close the local transport but close to shopping mall
  
  What could be improved: The car patl is little bit difficult for a car but its secure.
  
  One sets of keys

• Fantástico – José from Spain – 22 December 2024 (10/10)

  It has a supermarket very close. In addition, a tram stop practically next door. Fantastic facilities. Recommended for visiting Strasbourg. Everything great

• Felt like home away from home – Mina from United Kingdom – 6 December 2024 (9/10)

  The property was in an ideal location, close to the airport and only a tram 20mins away from the city centre. There’s a big supermarket 5mins walk, The property was in a closed secure residential area which made us feel safe. It was clean and spacious.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Steve from United Kingdom – 30 November 2024 (10/10)

  Friendly informative welcome from host. Beautiful apartment.
  
  What could be improved: All good.

• Exceptional – Hanna from Ukraine – 10 June 2024 (10/10)

  A very cosy apartment for your convenient stay. Clean, all necessary equipment is in the flat provided. The hostess is friendly and very helpful. The location is very good. The tram station is nearby. One of our best experiences! ❤️
  During our stay there was a problem with WLAN. But this problem was temporary because of heavy rains recently. Normally, according to the hostess, the internet is good.

• Superb – Stefan from Romania – 29 February 2024 (9/10)

  The location is good, close to the city, you do 16 minutes by car to European Parliament Strasbourg(if you want to visit it).
  The apartment is clean, big, the beds are like new and comfortable, you find everything you need in the kitchen.
  And you have indoor parking.

• Exceptional – Pavel from Germany – 3 January 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was good. Quite, comfortable apartment with everything you need. Absolutely recommend!

• Wonderful stay – Yuki from France – 30 December 2023 (10/10)

  Very kind owners, they allowed us to check in 1 hour earlier and welcomed us with introducing the rooms. Very comfortable rooms, large space and clean, well decorated with christmas decorations. The bath tub was large enough for three kids. The car parking was just under the apartment. The location was very convenient, 50m to the tram station and easy access to the city center. We enjoyed the Christmas market.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Superb – Bonnet from France – 19 December 2023 (9/10)

  It was very clean, spacious and it was very easy to access by public transportation.

• Excellent Apartment with everything you need. Recommended – Marinshe from Albania – 1 December 2023 (9/10)

  The apartment is very nice, clean, has all the facilities and equipment you need.
  the owner was so kind to leave coffee and other things you need in the kitchen.
  
  it is not central but 50 meters far from the tram station that you can reach center within 5-6 stops.
  
  Parking is on the location and inside

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