Hotel Hannong

A pale-red and beige facade with white-framed windows makes for a picturesque entrance at this refined property, named after a Dutch financier family. Refurbishments in 2012 helped furnish this property with contemporary elements, while retaining some classic influence from its 1920s origins. However, decor varies between traditional and contemporary, making for a slightly disjointed feel. For instance, a lounge has frumpy, old-fashioned armchairs in multiple hues, set atop red marble floors and next to modern blueprint-like wallpaper. An adjacent wine bar is intimate and sleek, with jet-black walls, simple wood tables, and dim lighting -- this area doubles as a breakfast room. Evoking a more upbeat vibe is a sun terrace with metal chairs next to red side tables. Although the hotel primarily draws couples, families and business travelers are also frequent guests. 

The hotel's central location is ideal for both tourists and business travelers. On a street with passing (but not overly disturbing) trams, the property is a two-minute walk from Homme de Fer tram stop, while main Strasbourg Station is a 10-minute walk. It's the same distance to reach charming Petite France district and Strasbourg Cathedral. Kleber Square is a four-minute walk and Galeries Lafayettes and Printemps department stores are even closer. Excellent restaurants surround the hotel, and many shops are nearby. The 13th-century Covered Bridges are seven minutes away on foot and for the European Parliament, it's a 15-minute drive or 25-minute tram ride. Strasbourg Airport is a 20-minute drive or 90 minutes by public transport. For travelers with cars, there's a parking lot nearby with discounted rates for guests.

Rooms at Hotel Hannong are largely bland, with neutral-toned decor and little (if any) wall art. Still, furniture is largely contemporary, save some old-fashioned seating), and everything is well-maintained. Parquet wood floors in many and chandeliers in some add elegant touches. Entry-level Standard Rooms are tiny, coming in at just 15 square meters (161 square feet). However, upgraded units add additional space and kettles, plus living areas, balconies overlooking the street, and jetted tubs in some. Upper-floor rooms can feel a little cramped with slanted ceilings, but wood beams are pretty. Standard amenities include small flat-screen TVs, minibars, work desks with electrical outlets and chairs, safes, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Opaque sliding doors lead to compact, but modern bathrooms. Lower-category rooms have showers, while upgraded rooms add separate tubs, some of which are jetted. Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryers, and upmarket toiletries are provided.Be aware that a handful of rooms require walking up stairs. 

Features are limited at the Hannong, but everything offered is top-quality. There's no full restaurant here, but a buffet breakfast (plus cheaper "express" options) is available with cooked eggs, bacon, and sausage, a great continental spread, and hot drinks. Traditional "Kougelhopf" cakes come alongside homemade pastries with jams, organic cereals, fruits and yogurts, farmhouse cheeses, and Alsace hams. Black and Wine serves local wines and spirits, as well as small bites such as tarts and charcuterie and cheese platters. Room service and well-equipped meeting spaces are also available. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel, and there's a computer for guest use.