The  Best Western Plus Monopole Metropole Strasbourg occupies an attractive old building on a corner street in the center of town. Inside, the reception area is somewhat bland, with a marble front desk and matching floors, though antique-style pieces, oil paintings, and objets d’art add an elegant touch. The adjoining lobby lounge features a sleek, curved bar and semi-circular armchairs clustered around small tables. But the most impressive space is the breakfast room, decorated in traditional Alsatian style with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams and rafters, and hardwood floors. This property mainly draws tourists who value the proximity to many sights and public transportation, as the train station is just a three-minute walk away.

The hotel's location is convenient for travelers arriving by train as the main train station is only three minutes away on foot. Strasbourg Cathedral is a 15-minute walk away. Other tourist sights that are within walking distance include the La Petite France area (10 minutes away) and the Palais Rohan (15 minutes). The Place des Halles shopping complex is a five-minute walk away. The nearest bus and tram stops are about a block away. The Strasbourg airport in Entzheim is about a 20-minute drive away.

Though the hotel is located on the corner of a busy street, guest rooms here are well sound-proofed with noise-canceling doors and blackout curtains. Decor varies, but rooms are clean and modern, with sleek and stylish contemporary decor in different color schemes. Neutral hues are complemented by bold color accents -- some rooms have red curtains, chairs, bedspreads, and pillows that contrast white walls and bedding, while others feature neutral grays or browns accented by bright hues. Room sizes also vary, and some can be quite small. All rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi, plus some also have little unfurnished balconies. Bathrooms are clean and modern with either shower/tub combos or small walk-in showers.

The hotel has an impressive dining room where a free breakfast buffet is served daily. There's also a small bar adjacent to the lobby area, though there's no full restaurant on-site. But there is a small fitness center. Two meeting rooms are available that can accommodate up to 45 people, and there's a business center with a computer and printer. Plus Wi-Fi is free throughout. Parking is available for an extra fee in a private underground parking lot, and bicycles are also available for rent.