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well-equipped roomswithair-conditioning andbigbeds.Theroomsarewovenintoitsan-
tique frame and joined together by a peaceful courtyard. The 12 units in the back have
charming chalet-style decor, but they don't have elevator access (Sb-€90, standard Db-
€100, bigger Db-€130, suite Db-€165, Tb/Qb-€150-175, good breakfast-€12, air-con, free
guest computer and Wi-Fi, free public parking nearby at Parking de la Vieille Ville, 38
Grand Rue, tel. 03 89 24 11 51,
www.hotel-saint-martin.com
,
colmar@hotel-saint-mar-
tin.com
).
$$$
At
Hostellerie le Maréchal****,
intheheartofLaPetiteVenise,Colmar'smost
characteristic digs are surprisingly affordable. Though the rooms are on the small side
(three-star quality and prices), the setting is romantic, the decor is cozy, and the service
professional (Sb-€95, standard Db-€110-150, Db with whirlpool tub-€185-230, breakfast-
€16, garage-€15, free Wi-Fi, 4 Place des Six Montagnes Noires, tel. 03 89 41 60 32,
www.le-marechal.com
,
info@le-marechal.com
)
. The hotel is more famous for the quality
of its well-respected restaurant; many French clients travel to dine here (€40-75
menus,
reserve ahead).
$$$ Hôtel le Rapp***,
conveniently located off Place Rapp and near a big park,
holds rooms for many budgets, a full-service bar, a café, and a good restaurant. The
cheapest rooms are tight but smartly configured; the bigger rooms are tastefully designed,
usually with queen-size beds. There's also a small basement pool, a sauna, and a Turkish
bath. It's well-run and family-friendly (Sb-€72-85, standard Db-€105, bigger Db-€125,
junior suite for 2-4 people-€165, good buffet breakfast-€12, air-con, elevator, free guest
computer and Wi-Fi, 1 Rue Weinemer, tel. 03 89 41 62 10,
www.rapp-hotel.com
,
rapp-
Sleep Code
(€1 = about $1.30, country code: 33)
S
=Single,
D
=Double/Twin,
T
=Triple,
Q
=Quad,
b
=bathroom,
s
=showeronly,
*
= French hotel rating system (0-5 stars). Unless otherwise noted, breakfast is not
included, credit cards are accepted, and English is spoken.
To help you sort easily through these listings, I've divided the accommodations
into three categories based on the price for a standard double room with bath:
$$$ Higher Priced
—Most rooms €100 or more.
$$ Moderately Priced
—Most rooms between €65-100.
$ Lower Priced
—Most rooms €65 or less.
