Spa and Wellness Hotels in Mulhouse, Alsace

Car-loving families have a clear reason to pick the Hotel Bristol: the Cité de l'Automobile, France's National Automobile Museum, is close by in central Mulhouse, as are the pedestrian shopping streets and a tram station. Some spacious rooms have a private spa bath, a treat for parents after a day out. A buffet breakfast is served daily, the restaurant saves a search for dinner, and private parking is available.

I would pick Mercure Mulhouse Centre for a family or couple who wants to step off the train and be in the centre at once. The hotel stands opposite Mulhouse train station, with easy access to the local museums. It has a restaurant and a bar lounge with a summer terrace, and spa facilities are listed. Families and pets are welcome, so the stay suits a mix of travellers.

Within walking distance of Mulhouse's shops, museums and restaurants, the Best Western Salvator Centre lets families leave the car parked for the whole stay. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, a real plus for light sleepers in town, and each has a private bathroom. The open-air private car park is useful on arrival, the front desk is staffed 24 hours, and there is a gym and a bar. Pets are accepted, and over 1,400 reviews average 8.2.

Hotel Du Parc is a four-star hotel in central Mulhouse, 300 metres from the main train station, and I like it for families thanks to its apartments, which give more space than a standard room, some with a separate seating area. The rooms are elegantly decorated, WiFi is free throughout and private parking is available nearby. Parents can end the evening at the piano bar, and the location suits day trips into Germany and Switzerland.

La Maison Hôtel Mulhouse Centre is 90 metres from the Temple Saint-Étienne and Place de la République, and for a family visiting Mulhouse on foot I would consider it a convenient base. Rooms are air-conditioned with a tea and coffee tray, and the breakfast buffet is served under a glass roof. The sauna and hammam in the fitness centre are more for parents than children. A 7.9 score over nearly 3,000 reviews suggests a correct, functional stay.

Hotel-Restaurant Espace Squash 3000 is built around a large sports complex, and I would suggest it to active families who like to play together. There are two tennis courts, seven badminton courts and five squash courts on site. Rooms are bright, some with a balcony, and all have a private bathroom. The à la carte restaurant serves traditional French dishes, the reception runs 24 hours, and Mulhouse station is 4 km away.

Contact Hôtel Arc-En-Ciel is a renovated three-star 5 km north of Mulhouse, with quick access to the A35 and A36 motorways for Mulhouse and Colmar. Family rooms are air-conditioned, and the outdoor pool is open in summer. The restaurant serves a traditional French dinner from Monday to Friday, so plan weekend meals elsewhere. Wi-Fi and parking are free and pets are welcome. I recommend it to families touring Alsace by car who want a pool and easy parking.