Press kit for the Grand Hôtel Bristol ****, Colmar Located in the heart of Colmar, the Grand Hôtel Bristol is an ideal place to immerse yourself in Alsatian culture. This establishment built at the beginning of the 20th century offers a subtle blend of tradition, elegance and modernity. Both cosy and inviting for tourists and an ideal venue for business and other events, the hotel is an ideal half-way house between work and relaxation. The hotel is easily accessible by train as it is just opposite the railway station, a fine listed building. Furthermore, the historic city centre is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The cobbled and flowered streets and half-timbered houses are the epitome of Alsatian charm. A BIT OF HISTORY This hotel, built in 1912, has followed the pages of history, hosting numerous famous people since its creation. From General Jean de Lattre who celebrated his victory of 2 February here in 1945 to Sophie Marceau for the Cinema Festival. Over the years, personalities as diverse as they are fascinating have left their name in the visitors' book. Albert Schweitzer, Marshall Foch or illustrator Tomi Ungerer are just some of those who have witnessed the epic moments in Alsatian history over the last century.
THE ROOMS Its 91 rooms, including 16 Junior Suites, offer comfort and tranquility, for a pleasant and relaxing stay. THE ROOM FACILITIES Free Wi-Fi Flat screen television with radio Mini-bar Safe Phone with alarm Desk Lounge area (some rooms) Choice of rooms with double bed, twin beds, king size bed Individual air conditioning and heating Courtesy tray Luxurious marble bathroom with shower or bathtub, magnifying mirror, hairdryer, towel radiator Separate toilet (some rooms) Bathrobe and slippers (on request) High quality cosmetic products Baby's cot and extra bed (on request) THE BREAKFAST A copious and healthy breakfast! The breakfast buffet is attentively set up every morning in the Brasserie, from 6.00 am to 10.30 am. Guests are spoiled with a range of organic and local produce; they can choose from an ample selection of breads and pastries, sweet and savoury items, and a wide variety of fresh produce. Some gluten-free products are also available. And if they prefer, guests can opt for a pleasant awakening to a continental breakfast served in their room.
THE BRASSERIE, L AUBERGE A warm and friendly atmosphere to remind guests they are in the heart of Alsace. Typical decoration and traditional dishes make this the perfect place to enjoy local fare in Colmar for any lover of good food. Open daily from 11.45 am to 2.30 pm and from 6.45 pm to 10.30 pm. On fine summer days, lunch or dinner can be taken on the terrace. THE RESTAURANT, LE RENDEZ-VOUS The Grand Hôtel Bristol gives you a new Rendez-Vous Its dining room, which combines traditional style and modernity, is now exclusively available for the organisation of your events for groups of 10 to 50 people: banquets, business dinners, family reunions, etc. The Rendez-Vous can cater for all your needs. An exceptional venue dedicated to enjoying good food in good company, with the same team serving you every time to make sure every event is unique. THE LOUNGE BAR The lounge bar is the perfect place to wind down from the day with a relaxing drink. Open daily from 10.00 am to midnight, it offers a wide variety of Alsatian specialties: wines, beers and sparkling wines to suit every preference.
THE SEMINAR ROOMS The hotel offers 5 adaptable meeting rooms with a total area of 211 m² and the capacity to seat up to 200 people. Located on the ground floor, the rooms are fully airconditioned and feature multimedia equipment. Situated opposite Colmar railway station, the hotel is an ideal venue for seminars, galas and events of all kinds. THE WELLNESS AREA For a moment of calm and well-being, the relaxation and fitness area is open daily from 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Sauna, steam room or gym? There is something to suit everyone. The terrace on the 5th floor is perfect for soaking up the sun or enjoying the stunning views of the square in front of the railway station, with its attractive water feature, and the Vosges landscape in the background. Massages and facials are available on request.
THE HOTEL SERVICES Breakfast served either in the restaurant or in rooms Room service until 10.30 pm 2 restaurants Lounge bar Underground parking on request (charge) Dry cleaning Office facilities with high-speed internet access; free Wi-Fi in the common areas Sauna, hammam and fitness room 5 meeting rooms Animals allowed (extra charge) 3 rooms for people with reduced mobility 2 lifts 4 floors
COME TO COLMAR TGV central station: 0 km German border: 29 min / 23 km Strasbourg Entzheim Airport: 55 min / 73 km Karlsruhe-Baden Airport: 1hr 30 / 130 km EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse: 40 min / 58 km FROM OTHER CITIES Paris: 5 hr10 / 550 km Lyon: 3 hr 45 / 410 km Frankfurt: 3 hr 10 / 295 km Stuttgart: 2 hr 40 / 140 km Zurich: 1 hr 55 / 150 km LOCATION
ADDRESS Grand Hôtel Bristol **** 7 Place de la Gare F-68000 Colmar Phone: +33 (0)3 89 23 59 59 Fax: +33 (0)3 89 23 92 26 Email: reservation@grand-hotel-bristol.com Web: www.grand-hotel-bristol.com GPS: Longitude: 07 20 51.029 E Latitude: 48 04 20.914 N SALES DEPARTMENT For all enquiries about availability, reservations or other requirements, please contact SOGEHO, our sales department, which is also in charge of seven other hotels in Strasbourg city centre. Hôtel Régent Petite France & Spa ***** www.regent-petite-france.com Pavillon Régent Petite France www.pavillon-regent-petite-france.com Hôtel Cour du Corbeau **** www.cour-corbeau.com Hôtel Les Haras **** www.les-haras-hotel.com Hôtel Régent Contades **** www.regent-contades.com BOMA **** www.boma-hotel.com Grand Hôtel *** www.le-grand-hotel.com SOGEHO Sales department Manuela Kaiser Director of Sales 104 Avenue du Rhin F-67100 Strasbourg +33 (0)3 90 41 75 46 m.kaiser@sogeho.com On request we can send you either high definition or low definition photos of our hotels. Please do not hesitate to contact our marketing department: SOGEHO Marketing department Julia Schnoebelen Marketing & Communication Manager +33 (0)3 90 41 75 49 j.schnoebelen@sogeho.com