Le Relais de l’Orangerie

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Le Relais de l’Orangerie on allée Spach, I wasn’t expecting much from what looked like a pretty modest 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best discoveries are the ones that sneak up on you. This little gem sits in one of those quiet Strasbourg neighborhoods where you actually hear birds in the morning instead of traffic, which is saying something for a city center location.

What really got me was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about getting things right. I mean, you can tell within five minutes of checking in whether a place is just going through the motions or actually pays attention to details. The woman at reception – I think her name was Marie – knew exactly which rooms stay cooler in summer (apparently the ones facing the small courtyard), and she was spot-on about where to grab the best coffee nearby. Speaking of the neighborhood, you’re about a fifteen-minute walk to Petite France, but honestly, I preferred staying slightly off the main tourist drag. There’s this incredible bakery just two streets over on rue de l’Ail that locals line up at every morning, and you’ll never find it if you stick to the old town center.

The rooms themselves are… well, they’re not going to win any design awards, but they’re thoughtfully put together in a way that actually works. Everything feels clean and purposeful – good water pressure in the shower (trust me, this matters after walking around Strasbourg’s cobblestones all day), decent Wi-Fi that doesn’t cut out every ten minutes, and windows that actually open if you want fresh air instead of AC. I stayed during late spring when the weather was perfect for it. The beds are on the firmer side, which some people love and others don’t, but I slept really well. You can hear a bit of street noise if you’re a super light sleeper, but it’s mostly just the occasional car, not party chaos or anything disruptive.

What strikes me most about this place is how it feels like staying somewhere that locals might actually recommend to their visiting relatives – unpretentious but reliable, with people running it who seem to live in the city and know what travelers really need. The breakfast spread isn’t fancy, but it’s got proper French pastries and decent coffee, plus they don’t rush you out if you want to linger over your café au lait while planning your day. For the price point and that kind of genuine service, plus being walking distance to both the cathedral and some of the better restaurants that aren’t completely overrun with tour groups, it’s honestly hard to beat. I’d definitely stay here again, especially knowing what I know now about the neighborhood.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $128. Studio 3 with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $128. Studio 1 with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Great stay in a lovely apartment – Lee from United Kingdom – 20 July 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, well appointed and lovely hosts.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Very good – Grzegorz from Poland – 26 June 2025 (8/10)

  Excellent location with parking places and very nice apartment in the beautiful building.

• It is so rewarding to come back from hard work at the European Parliament knowing that a few steps away you will feel .. – Isabel from Belgium – 19 June 2025 (10/10)

  My host was delightful. I know now that next time my adorable stay will be even better, what more can you excpect from a fine host?!
  
  What could be improved: I have no complaints

• Excellent. Would have no hesitation to recommend/return. – Lizzy from United Kingdom – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location: quiet, leafy, easy parking, walkable to public transport and city centre; proximity to European Parliament – so much more interesting than we could have expected.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Mikhail from Kazakhstan – 9 June 2025 (10/10)

  The check-in process was the most comfortable – you just follow the host's instructions. The location is in a very convenient and quiet area. The studio room had a great view of the back yard. The room itself has everything that is essential and even more – a filter coffee machine (I didn't use though). The mini kitchen allows cooking. The bed is very comfy. Everything was exceptionally clean and tidy.

• Superb – Elena from Germany – 13 April 2025 (9/10)

  It was an amazing stay. The communication was easy and detailed. We would definitely recommend it 🌞

• Perfect saty! – Agnija from Luxembourg – 13 January 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect stay, the apartment met all the expectation, the most important what we are looking for: the location in really nice and safe area and very calm! Easy parking, not far from the center. All necessary was there.
  
  What could be improved: I think that the shower cabine could be cleaned better.

• clean spacious room close to center of Strassburg – Carmel from Israel – 21 December 2024 (10/10)

  check in was easy, room was clean and spacious. there is also a kitchen and a fridge. free parking on the street, 10 minutes by bus to center of Strassburg
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Enjoyable stay! – Mallant from Netherlands – 29 November 2024 (10/10)

  Comfortable room, not too fancy. And really really deep clean. Free parking in the whole neigbourhood. Friendly owners. No breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Its at least a 25 minute to the city centre. But worth the walk.

• Perfect quiet professional location and dito hosts – Ivo from Netherlands – 23 November 2024 (9/10)

  Location location location…perfect!
  
  What could be improved: Lights are good but not really cosy

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