31 rue des Serruriers, Strasbourg, France | (888) 273-7116
Located in historic city
center, close to Strasbourg Cathedral
Rooms renovated in 2012 and have a fresh,
contemporary design
Some rooms have balconies with cathedral
and street views
24-hour drinks service
Small business center with computer
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Alsatian breakfast with locally made jams available
Breakfast not included in
room rates
Rooms lack minibars; Standard Rooms lack kettles/coffeemakers
Street noise can be a
problem in some rooms
Air-conditioning units can
be noisy
Elevator doesn’t reach the fifth
floor
Hotel Gutenberg is a three-pearl boutique hotel in the heart of Strasbourg, with
42 rooms spread over five floors. The newly renovated rooms are decorated
in a fresh, contemporary style, with brightly colored accent walls, and some have beautiful wrought-iron balconies. While rooms have air-conditioning, they lack minibars, and some don't have coffeemakers. This property is pricier than its other
mid-range competitors, and breakfast isn't included in room rates. Other hotels such as ibis Styles Strasbourg Avenue du Rhin or Best Western Monopole
Metropole offer free breakfast and rooms with minibars and coffee-making facilities, and at a lower rate. What you’re paying for at Hotel
Gutenberg is the hotel’s chic boutique style and prime location.
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Scene
Chic boutique hotel in a historic building
Hotel Gutenberg is housed in a beautifully restored 17th-century
building on a scenic street in Strasbourg’s historic center. The dull brown-and-white walls of the lobby and reception area give the false impression that this
is a boring business hotel. However, the rest of the property has attractive,
colorful interiors, with bright-blue and red banisters on the staircase, and
accent walls in the hallways painted in vibrant colors. The breakfast
room adjacent to the reception area is spacious and bright, with stylish
low-hanging lamps, purple chairs, and colorful abstract art on the walls. Hotel
Gutenberg is popular with couples on vacation and business travelers visiting the European Parliament and other EU institutions in the city.
Location
In the center of the tourist district, near the cathedral
The location of Hotel Gutenberg is hard to beat, right in the center of
the city and within walking distance of major tourist sights, shops, cafes and
restaurants. The Strasbourg Cathedral is just a two-minute walk away, and it's visible from some of the guest
rooms. Many of the city’s tourist sights are within easy walking distance, including the Grande Ile, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just a four-minute walk
away. The Place des Halles shopping complex is a 10-minute walk away, and the
main train station can be reached in 15 minutes on foot. Strasbourg Airport is
a half-hour drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Bright, cheerful rooms decorated in a fresh, contemporary style
All of the guest rooms
at Hotel Gutenberg were renovated in 2012 to a high standard and have a fresh,
contemporary, minimalist style. Accent walls painted in
pale or bright colors contrast sharply with the stark white of the bed linen, headboards,
and other walls. Sleek furniture and fun details such as bright pink or red desk chairs, glow-in-the-dark nightstands, and colorful
abstract artwork on the walls add a youthful feel. As a tribute to
Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, each bed has a white
headboard with raised white lettering. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning units, which are reportedly noisy. Rooms facing the street can pick up street noise, especially on weekends, and some are located just above a nightclub. The rooms looking out on a courtyard are quieter. Some rooms have balconies with scenic views of Strasbourg Cathedral.Standard Rooms are
cozy but can feel cramped, and many are located on the top floor, which has sloped
ceilings that may be problematic for tall people. Guests with heavy luggage or
accessibility issues should avoid this floor because it's only accessible via
a staircase. (There's an elevator, but it only reaches the fourth floor.) The higher-category Privilege Rooms are more spacious
and particularly bright thanks to their floor-to-ceiling windows. These rooms
also have electric kettles and free
bottled water. The bathrooms in both categories of room are
modern and impeccably clean, but not very spacious, and the bathrooms in the
Privilege Rooms are only moderately bigger than their Standard Room counterparts, which have shower/tub combos, toiletries, hairdryers, and magnifying mirrors.
Features
Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour drink service, and a small business center
Apart from free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel, Hotel
Gutenberg has limited amenities. There's a 24-hour drink service through which guests can order drinks to their rooms. The business center is just a computer
with Internet access located in the reception area. There is no on-site parking, but staff can direct guests to a paid parking garage nearby. A buffet-style
Alsatian breakfast, which includes locally made jams, bread, and cheese is
available for an extra charge. Luggage storage is available free of charge.
