Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal Hotel 5 stars

We stayed at the Sofitel Grand-ducal over the weekend. We arrived at the front desk with 2 couples in front of us not wearing masks and no one in the reception area was wearing masks either. We decide to take our masks off, we wait in line for our turn and the 2 staff members (only 1 desk open for check-in) behind the counter finally get to checking us in after 15 minutes. We begin the process with the staff member and 2 minutes into the conversation the second staff member (who had been standing there looking at guests checking in and had been silent this whole time) interrupts very rudely and calls me out with a loud "SIR..... YOUR MASK". I then put my mask on a bit shocked at the attitude of the staff member and remind them that the 2 previous couples they had checked in did not wear a mask, that no one in reception was wearing a mask and that even them (the staff members) weren't wearing a mask. I am then told, "We don't need it we are behind the glass".... To which I reply "But we are behind glass as well" and I am told we have to wear it (weirldy enough being the only people in reception wearing it). We finish the procress, ask about the parking and are told to go around the back and park there in the underground carpark. We tried several times but the gate would not open and the staff at reception didn't attempt to solve the issue, we found a spot on the street which we thought was an illegal park (the sign was slightly confusing as to wether or not you could park there) and luckily we were able to keep an eye on the car from our room to make sure we weren't being towed. we then went up the bar and were very displeased with the quality of the drinks, 12€x2 for a glass of basic Chardonnay which would not cost more than 5€ a bottle retail price, that is one painful markup. To sum it up you can find much better in the hypercentre (the sofitel is not in the hypercentre and you will need a taxi to get anywhere), where you don't have to worry about your car as the valet takes it to the carpark for you, all of this for cheaper. We are disappointed and will not be going back.

Overall great stay

From the moment we stepped our feet into the hotel, we loved everything. Lovely front desk staff, great room with a fantastic view into Luxembourg. The cocktails and service at the bar on the 8th floor were fabulous. Overall an unforgettable stay. Merci beaucoup Sofitel!

Wonderful staff. Bar on site had great food and drinks. Comfortable rooms with a great view. Easy access to public transportation.

Great location and view. The Front Office team member from Ireland was super helpful. Breakfast was great and with the view we took our time each morning.