Hôtel Au Cerf d'Or

Hôtel Au Cerf d'Or is a three-star hotel on Rue d'Or, in the Cathedral area of Strasbourg, in the Grand Est region of France. The street lies within the historic Grande Île, a short walk from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Place Gutenberg and the Place Kléber, and the quays of the River Ill and the Petite France quarter are also within easy walking distance. The tram network and the main railway station are close, which suits visitors who travel by train from Paris, Germany or Switzerland. The building is typical of the old town, with traditional Alsatian architecture and a modest, family-run feel rather than the style of a large chain property. The hotel is listed with Double and Twin rooms and wifi; no restaurant, spa, pool or fitness facilities are recorded, so breakfast and other services should be confirmed with the hotel. Dining is easy to find nearby, as the Cathedral district is full of winstubs and brasseries serving choucroute garnie, tarte flambée, baeckeoffe and regional wines such as Riesling and Pinot Noir. Rates generally run from about €85 to €190 per night, rising during the Christmas market season from late November to December and at weekends in summer. The service character is that of a small, personal city hotel for couples, independent travellers and cultural visitors who want a central base and are happy to explore on foot. Traffic is restricted in much of the old town, so arrival by car calls for planning, and the public car parks near the Cathedral are the usual option. The hotel's website is cerf-dor.com, which carries current rates and contact information. Rooms in historic buildings vary in size, so requesting a specific room type when booking is worthwhile.