Le Bouclier d'Or

Le Bouclier d'Or is a four-star hotel on Rue du Bouclier, in the Petite France district of Strasbourg, in the Grand Est region of France. Petite France is the picturesque quarter of canals, locks and half-timbered houses on the Ill river, once home to tanners, millers and fishermen, and it forms part of the UNESCO-listed Grande Île. The hotel's street lies just inside the old centre, so the Ponts Couverts, the Barrage Vauban terrace and the cathedral of Notre-Dame are all within a pleasant walk, while Place Kléber and the main shopping streets are a little further east. The name, which means the Golden Shield, follows the old Strasbourg tradition of naming houses after painted signs. The hotel sits in the upscale category, and the quarter's atmosphere of narrow lanes and historic façades is the main reason travellers choose it. Room types listed are Double and Twin Rooms, and amenities include wifi and a spa, which is a notable feature in a historic setting and welcome after a day on foot in winter. Dining is available throughout Petite France, where winstubs and restaurants serve choucroute, baeckeoffe, flammekueche and local Alsace wines such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Nightly rates are generally about 120 to 300 euros, and they climb in December when the Christmas markets draw large crowds to the old town. The service character is romantic and leisure-focused, suited to couples and short city breaks, although the central position also works for business travellers who prefer the old town. The central station is a short tram ride or walk away. Guests can call +33 3 88 13 73 55 or use the hotel website to confirm spa access, breakfast arrangements and current rates.