The History of Hôtel Beauséjour Colmar – An Alsatian Family Legacy Since 1913

At the heart of Colmar, Hôtel Beauséjour is much more than a building or a hotel business. It is a living home, a keeper of memory, and a chapter in the city’s story, carried forward by five generations of the same Alsatian family. For over 110 years, it has embodied a rare balance between tradition, hospitality, and modernity.

1913 – The Foundation of a Dream: Marie, Berthe, and Jean-Baptiste

The story begins in 1913, on the eve of the First World War. Marie Keller, alongside her mother Berthe and her husband Jean-Baptiste, purchases a bourgeois house at 25 rue du Ladhof, on what was then the outskirts of Colmar.
The location was chosen with care: away from the town center and the train lines, but situated along a busy road frequented by travelers and tradesmen.

The family transformed the residence into a small inn with warmth and character. Quickly, it gained a reputation for its heartfelt hospitality and generous, home-style cuisine.
To this day, Jean-Baptiste’s initials remain carved above the front door—a stone-set promise of enduring dedication to hospitality.

From Inn to Hotel – The Post-War Era and Professionalization

The establishment weathered both world wars. Through these turbulent times, it served at times as a refuge, a rest stop, and always a place of comfort.
After WWII, under the stewardship of Lucien Keller and his wife Odile, the inn evolved into a more professional hotel. The rooms were updated, and the service adapted to a broader clientele—tourists, traveling salesmen, and families alike.

In the 1960s, the family home officially became known as Hôtel Beauséjour—a name that evokes both a “beautiful stay” and the idea of a peaceful holiday retreat.

1972 – The Boldness of a Young Woman: Marie-Odile Keller Takes Over

In 1972, at only 25 years old, Marie-Odile Keller, daughter of Lucien and Odile, took the reins of the hotel on her own.
At a time when hospitality management was still largely male-dominated, she brought her own vision: a perfect blend of warm service, managerial precision, and commercial intuition. She joined the Logis de France network, a label recognizing establishments of charm and authenticity with quality dining and heartfelt hospitality.

In 1992, she oversaw an ambitious renovation: the hotel expanded, the rooms were fully refreshed, and a garden was landscaped to welcome guests for sunny outdoor breakfasts. The restaurant also found a new identity, combining elegance and warmth.

A Modern Succession – The Fifth Generation Steps In

Over time, her daughter Marie-Caroline prepared to take over, alongside her husband Stéphane Rousset.
Together, they strive to preserve the soul of the house while adapting it to the expectations of today’s guests: air conditioning in every room, EV charging stations, fast Wi-Fi, secure bicycle storage, family rooms, and modern suites.

They embrace a vision of hospitality that is sustainable, human-centered, and rooted in its territory—all while looking toward the future. The family spirit remains at the core: many loyal guests have been coming for decades, and some still remember the earliest generations of the Keller family.

Today – A Peaceful Haven Just Steps from Colmar’s Historic Center

Located only a 10-minute walk from the Old Town, Hôtel Beauséjour offers a calm retreat in a residential neighborhood.
With 40 air-conditioned rooms, a lush garden, a restaurant bathed in natural light, and—above all—a deeply human and personal welcome, this hotel is anything but ordinary.

This is not a faceless hotel. It is a living family home, one that opens its doors with a smile, a sincere look, and that discreet, thoughtful care only places run with passion can provide.

 

Classic Double Room

From 85
  • 2 People
  • 16,5 to 20 sqm

A comfortable Classic Double Room for 1 to 2 people, featuring a double bed with a duvet. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with a bath. A quiet room with double-glazed windows, facing the courtyard or garden, with a terrace subject to availability.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Bathroom with bathtub
  • Safe deposit box
  • Double glazing
  • With or without terrace
  • With adjustable air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Classic Twin Room

From 85
  • 2 People
  • 16,5 to 20 sqm

Classic Twin Room, ideal for 1 to 2 people, featuring two single beds with duvets. Some rooms also feature an additional sofa bed for a child (recommended occupancy: 2 adults and 1 child). Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with bath. Quiet room with double glazing, facing the courtyard or garden.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Bathroom with bathtub
  • Safe deposit box
  • Double glazing
  • With or without terrace
  • With adjustable air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Traditional Double Room

From 85
  • 2 People
  • 13,7 to 20 sqm

Traditional Double Room with timeless charm, ideal for 1 to 2 people, featuring a double bed with a duvet. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with bath or shower. Double-glazed room, facing the courtyard, garden or street, with a terrace subject to availability.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bathroom with bathtub or shower
  • Double glazing
  • Air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Traditional Twin Room

From 85
  • 2 People
  • 13,7 to 20 sqm

Traditional Twin Room with timeless charm, ideal for 1 to 2 people, featuring two single beds with duvets. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with bath or shower. Double-glazed room, facing the courtyard or the street.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bathroom with bathtub or shower
  • Double glazing
  • Air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Classic Room for guests with reduced mobility

From 85
  • 2 People
  • 15,6 sqm

Classic Accessible Room located on the ground floor, suitable for guests with reduced mobility and ideal for 1 to 2 people. Equipped with a double bed with duvet, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with an accessible shower. Quiet room overlooking the courtyard with double-glazed windows.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bathroom with shower for people with reduced mobility
  • Double glazing
  • Air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Traditional Spa Room

From 135
  • 2 People
  • 25,5 sqm

Traditional Spa Room, ideal for 1 to 2 people, featuring a king-size double bed with a duvet. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with a corner spa bath for a moment of relaxation. The room has double-glazed windows and faces the street.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bathroom with corner whirlpool bathtub
  • Double glazing
  • Air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Classic Junior Suite

From 135
  • 2 Adults
  • 2 Children
  • 30 sqm

Classic Junior Suite, ideal for family stays, accommodating up to 4 people (recommended occupancy: 2 adults and 2 children). Equipped with two single beds and a sofa bed with duvets. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with a bath. Quiet suite with double glazing, facing the garden.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bathroom with bathtub
  • Double glazing
  • Air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Traditional Junior Suite

From 135
  • 2 Adults
  • 2 Children
  • 28,5 sqm

The Tradition Junior Suite is ideal for family stays, accommodating up to 4 people (recommended occupancy: 2 adults and 2 children). It features a double bed and a sofa bed, both with duvets. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with bath. Suite with terrace, double glazing and a pleasant garden view.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bathroom with bathtub
  • Double glazing
  • Air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • With terrace
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Classic Family Room

From 135
  • 2 Adults
  • 3 Children
  • 25,5 sqm

Spacious Classic Family Room, ideal for up to 5 people (recommended occupancy: 2 adults and 3 children). Equipped with two double beds and a sofa bed or a single bed, all with duvets. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with bath. Room with wooden flooring, double glazing and views of the courtyard or garden, with a terrace subject to availability.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bathroom with bathtub
  • Double glazing
  • With or without terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Tradition Balneo Suite

From 185
  • 2 Adults
  • 2 Children
  • 30,7 sqm

Tradition Balnéo Suite, ideal for a stay as a couple or with the family, accommodating up to 4 people (recommended occupancy: 2 adults and 2 children). Equipped with a queen-size double bed and a sofa bed with duvets. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with a corner spa bath for a truly relaxing experience. Suite with double glazing and a dual aspect overlooking the street and garden.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bathroom with corner whirlpool bathtub
  • Double glazing
  • Air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Classic Family Suite

From 185
  • 2 Adults
  • 3 Children
  • 37,5 sqm

A spacious and comfortable Classic Family Suite, ideal for family stays of up to 5 people (recommended occupancy: 2 adults and 3 children). Equipped with two double beds, a sofa bed and a single bed, all with duvets. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with international channels and a safe. Bathroom with bath. Suite with wooden flooring, terrace, double glazing and a pleasant garden-facing aspect.

  • Wifi - Optical fiber
  • Safe deposit box
  • Bathroom with bathtub
  • Double glazing
  • With terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • LED flat-screen TV with foreign channels
  • TV with Chromecast Easily stream your subscriptions (Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, myCanal, etc.) in total security directly to the TV in your bedroom
  • Pets allowed with supplement

Our rooms

The Hotel Beauséjour offers a comfortable and charming setting to meet your requirements throughout your stay in Colmar. In a residential area, the hotel offers 40 air-conditioned rooms, including 4 suites, with all modern comforts, in a quiet and traditional environment.

SEE OUR ROOMS

 

How to find us

Ideally located less than 600 metres on foot from Colmar's historic centre, the Hôtel Beauséjour welcomes you to a peaceful residential area, easily accessible via Rue Vauban. You can park your vehicle with complete peace of mind thanks to the free parking spaces available right in front of the establishment, accessible 24/7. For added convenience, we also offer 13 private parking spaces by reservation, at a single rate of €11 per day.

For electric vehicles, there are four intelligent charging points (up to 22 kW), available on a pay-per-minute basis from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on a nightly basis from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Nestling in the heart of the Alsace vineyards, Colmar is the capital of Alsace wines. By staying with us, you are only a few minutes away from the region's finest jewels. Take the famous Wine Route and discover the golden triangle of central Alsace: from Eguisheim to Kaysersberg, via Riquewihr, Hunawihr and Ribeauvillé, to Bergheim, at the foot of the majestic Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg.

Staying at Le Beauséjour is the ideal starting point for combining cultural discoveries, oenological pleasures and relaxation in an authentic setting steeped in history.

Logis Hotel Beausejour Colmar

25 rue du ladhof
68000Colmar, France

info@beausejour.fr
+33 9 80 31 29 30

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