If you want to experience the heart of Metz, this is it! We've stayed here twice, mostly because there is secure parking in the hotel and you can walk out to the cathedral and restaurants. The rooms are fine - furniture standard, bathrooms small but adequate but the noise from the street stops around midnight and starts again at 6 am so not good for light sleepers unless you ask for a room at the back. Also, getting to it is a bit hairy as you drive right down the pedestrian area and a good satnav is recommended to get round the narrow streets. Breakfast is, however, good with lots of variety and plenty of it.

We booked this hotel after travelling widely in Germany, Austria and Italy, choosing to drive home from Italy via Metz. Every hotel and restaurant we had visited during our holiday welcomed my request for gluten-free options for my wife who has coeliac disease. Only the Grand Hotel de Metz refused. I was met with a blank "Non!" - despite speaking fluent French and explaining our needs well in advance of our stay. "Non!" they did not have gluten-free foods. "Non!" they could not get anything in time for our visit. "Non!" they could not recommend a restaurant with a gluten free option. The stairs were grubby and the wi-fi internet promised by reception did not reach our room.

3rd visit and still as comfy and welcoming. Motorcycles parked securely right next to the entrance for a modest cost. Newly updated room with large bathroom and seperate toilet. Balcony overlooks the busy pedestrian street below. Well spoken English on reception (my French is not so good!) Thankyou for making our stay so comfortable.
4 Men on Bikes.

This is a great hotel for a stop over back from Austria. We stayed here last year and didn't hesitate to return this year. You can drive through the pedestrian area to the hotel where the friendly English speaking staff will park your car for you. Shops, bars and restaurants are all on your doorstep. Should we be driving home again next year, we will be back.