A breath of fresh air
In the middle of nature, with a beautiful view and in the heart of Luxembourg’s terroir…
With its warm decor, its beautiful terrace and a cuisine always full of flavours and vegetables from the garden of chef Philippe Stoque, Le Cigalon is a perfect hotel-restaurant for getting a breath of fresh air and walking in the Müllerthal. You can recognise it by its uniquely Luxembourgish provincial charm, but will feel right at home thanks to Rita’s impeccable welcome. Not to be missed.
Hotel-Restaurant: Le Cigalon 1, rue de l’Ernz Noire, Waldbillig, T. 79 94 95
On the heights of Esch-sur-Alzette, The Seven Hotel offers a half-urban, half-natural break thanks to its location in the large Gaalgebierg park. The views also vary: from the Bosque Fevi restaurant you can take in the surrounding greenery; from the rooms on the upper floors, the lights of the city after dark. Fernando Andreu’s cuisine and Violant Tarrach’s personalised welcome are further assets.
The Seven Hotel: Gaalgebierg Park, Esch-sur-Alzette, T. 54 02 28
On the Remich side, two beautiful views await the guests of the Hotel Écluse: on the one hand over the quiet course of the Moselle and on the other over the beautiful vineyards. The terrace of the Pier 29 restaurant and the swimming pool are located at the back of the hotel. The rooms are very comfortable, with a very contemporary décor, and all have their own small terrace.
Hotel Écluse 29, Waistrooss, Stadtbredimus, T. 23 61 91 91
Since the Scholtès family took over the Excellence hotel group, Clervaux has become more than ever a place for a nature and food getaway. The superb, spacious suites of the boutique hotel Le Clervaux are particularly attractive and the general view of the castle of Clervaux and the historical sites of the town is always delightful. Amazing breakfasts and Koener specialities complete the deal!
Le Clervaux Boutique & Design Hotel: 9, Grand-Rue, Clervaux, T. 92 93 92
Luxembourg City Trip
A shopping trip, a visit to museums and galleries, a walk in the old town…
A warm and sophisticated decor, gourmet dishes and a great breakfast: the Hostellerie du Grünewald is clearly a full package, seductive in all seasons. Chefs Clovis Degrave and Aline Bourscheid have a sense of personal welcome that is always a pleasure, simultaneously professional and cheerfully chic without being snobby. The adjoining room and bar are perfect for the cold season, while the terraces on the upper floors and the petanque court are a real bonus on sunny days!
Hostellerie du Grünewald, 10, route d’Echternach, Luxembourg (Dommeldange), T. 24 51 49 20
A 5-star Relais & Châteaux discreetly nestled in the heart of the capital, the Place d’Armes Hotel is “the place to be” for a stay of luxury, calm and pleasure. As soon as you step into the lobby, the Michelin-starred restaurant La Cristallerie by chef Fabrice Salvador, the bar Le 18 and its excellent cocktails, the elegant terrace and the chic Brasserie Le Plëss are all assets that complement the charming comfort of the rooms. And all this within walking distance of the main sights.
Hotel Le Place d'Armes: 18, place d’Armes, Luxembourg (city centre), T. 27 47 37 21 1
The latest addition to the Kirchberg hotels, just a few steps from the Philharmonie, the Mama Shelter Luxembourg offers everything that has made the trendy boutique franchise so successful internationally: cosy and fun rooms, attractive rates, with a good range of local DJs and a rooftop with a great view of the Porte de l’Europe and a pétanque court. Not to mention the nearby tram stop and the car park…
Mama Shelter Luxembourg: 2, rue du Fort Niedergrünewald, Luxembourg (Kirchberg), T. 20 80 44 00
To treat yourself in your room or at the table, you can always count on the comfort and reliability of the Hotel Le Royal! In this emblematic establishment in the city centre, the Amélys restaurant, the Piano Bar and the swimming pool and sauna area offer everything you need in addition to the pretty rooms to make a chic and sensual setting for any city trip in the capital. Perfect for special occasions, but not only! Last but not least: the fantastic Sunday brunch.
Hôtel Le Royal: 12, boulevard Royal, Luxembourg (city centre), T. 24 16 16 1
It’s all about bubbles!
In the jacuzzi or in the flute, the wellness bubble is a must for relaxing properly…
In addition to offering a bistro cuisine that has kept up with the market for some time, this superb château in the Clervaux region has recently opened a brand new Nuxe spa with an open fire, a pool like a cave… In the exceptional and historic setting of the château, which has invested in the customer experience, a change of scenery and relaxation are guaranteed.
Urspelt Castle, Am Schlass, Urspelt, T. 26 90 56 10
At the Leweck Resort, not far from Ettelbruck, the atmosphere is relaxed, but everything is there to delight guests in search of wellness. This beautiful family establishment, renowned for the quality of its cuisine and cocktails, has a large spa and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool that always makes a splash, just twenty minutes from the capital. A good weekend in sight!
Leweck Resort, Lepschter-Dellt, T. 99 00 22
We have just left the grand duchy to go to the middle of the seven hills of Montenach, in the heart of the Trois Frontières region, to an exceptional Relais & Châteaux estate: the Klauss. In addition to relaxing in the superb spa and in the swimming pool under a stone arch, fans of luxury diving will enjoy the new outdoor swimming pool in summer. And for your taste buds, the gourmet restaurant K and the inn have it all, both on the plate and in terms of quality service.
Domaine de la Klauss: 2, impasse du Klaussberg, Montenach (FR), T. +33 3 82 83 19 75
Anyone talking about wellness in Luxembourg cannot ignore the thermal spa of Mondorf and all that it offers to relax the bodies and minds of its clients. Comfortable rooms, state-of-the-art facilities and restaurants to suit all tastes, such as the De Jangeli bistro or the more family-friendly Maus Kätti brasserie.
Domaine Thermal de Mondorf, Avenue des Bains, Mondorf-les-Bains, T. 23 66 66 66
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