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Hotels with the best views in Luxembourg

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Hotel room with view over the Petrusse valley

Hotel room with view over the Petrusse valley

The view rooms worth the surcharge

Sofitel Le Grand Ducal on Boulevard d’Avranches has the single best hotel view in the country — top-floor rooms look straight across the Petrusse valley to the Chemin de la Corniche. Ask for a room ending in 01-05 on floors 6-8; the surcharge is around $50 over standard, worth it. Hotel Le Chatelet in Belair has quieter, cheaper valley views from around $150 without the fuss.

Valley-floor perspectives

Hotel Parc Beaux-Arts and boutique guesthouses in Grund flip the perspective — you look up at the ramparts from the valley floor, which is arguably more dramatic at night when the fortifications are lit. Rates $180-260. Skip anything advertising a Kirchberg view unless you specifically want to see the EU quarter's glass towers, which frankly is not a view most people travel for.

Frequently asked questions

Which public spot gives the same view for free?

The Chemin de la Corniche walkway — locals call it the most beautiful balcony in Europe, and it's a 10-minute stroll.

Are view rooms worth booking in winter?

Yes — the fortifications lit against short winter days are the best time to see them.

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