Suite romantique Ibiza, Jacuzzi, Spa

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places in Strasbourg, but this little gem on Rue de Sarajevo actually surprised me. The name “Suite romantique Ibiza” sounds a bit over the top, I’ll admit – I mean, you’re definitely not in the Mediterranean here – but honestly, once you’re inside with that jacuzzi bubbling away, you sort of forget you’re in the middle of Alsace. The whole setup feels more intimate than your typical business hotel, which is exactly what you want when you’re trying to escape for a weekend.

What I really appreciated was how they’ve managed to create this spa-like atmosphere without feeling pretentious about it. The jacuzzi isn’t just thrown into a corner as an afterthought – it’s actually integrated thoughtfully into the space, and the water pressure is excellent (you know how hit-or-miss hotel jacuzzis can be). The suite itself has this warm, slightly dimmed lighting that makes everything feel more relaxed, though I should mention the windows face the street, so if you’re a light sleeper, you might hear some early morning traffic. Nothing too disruptive, but worth noting. The spa treatments they offer are surprisingly good quality – I wasn’t expecting much, but the massage therapist clearly knew what she was doing.

Location-wise, you’re in a pretty residential part of Strasbourg, which honestly works in your favor. It’s quiet enough that you can actually unwind, but you’re still only about a fifteen-minute walk to Petite France if you want to wander around the tourist spots. There’s a decent bakery just around the corner on Rue de Zurich – their pain au chocolat is worth getting up early for. Parking can be a bit tricky since it’s street parking only, but the hotel staff actually gave me some insider tips on where to find spots that don’t fill up immediately. Check-in was smooth, though they seem to prefer if you arrive after 3 PM, which worked fine for us but might be something to plan around. The whole experience feels more like staying at a well-appointed private apartment than a traditional hotel, which is either perfect or not quite right depending on what you’re after. If you want room service and a concierge, this isn’t your place. But if you want somewhere genuinely romantic where you can just close the door and focus on each other – well, that jacuzzi and the bottle of local Riesling we picked up made for a pretty perfect evening.

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Rooms

• Estimated price from: $234. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

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