Stunning hotel in a charming town of Pau. Excellent service, everyone is very fluent in English (an…read moreissue we've faced at many a hotel in other places along our travels in France). Every last detail is thought of, things you didn't even know you'd appreciate. For instance, there's a wonderful comforting scent as you walk into the lobby, and a slightly different but equally wonderful scent into your room. The views of the park are gorgeous. Take some time to walk through it, the water and trees are beautiful and make great photo opportunities. Just note that it's also a slight hot spot for young teens to congregate near the trees after school for a bit of weed, but you can easily avoid them. We really got to enjoy the spa, pool, jacuzzi, and sauna during our stay. The steam room unfortunately was out of service while we were there, but everything else was great. The pool is pretty cold though, so it's a bit of a shock if you enter after using the other spa amenities first. The jacuzzi was a tad bit cooler than I'm used to, I wish we could have turned up the heat. The multitude of towels available right there at the spa was a great touch though. Overall, I loved being here off-season in early December. We basically had the majority of the amenities (park, spa, etc) to ourselves. Really do recommend a visit here if you can. Both the hotel and the town are great.

This may be what you get at a corporate-run hotel. The rooms are pleasant but beyond that few…read morethings work as they should. The wi-fi works in the lobby but not in rooms or the bar. In our room, our toilet isn't firmly anchored in the wall, the curtain holder in our bathroom is half pulled out and there's a hole in the hall rug that catches high-heeled shoes. If you eat at the restaurant, plan a few hours. They are so understaffed it feels like an imposition to ask for anything -- and if you do, plan to wait at least 30 minutes for the simplest glass of wine (wrong order and bottle that had turned) to arrive at your table. You're in France. Find a simpler, less expensive and locally-owned place. You'll spend less and get real French charm.

Great Hotel in the prettiest part (or one of the prettiest locations) in Pau. Very friendly staff…read more We got a room on the third floor with a balcony looking out onto a central courtyard. Great big bath and a good window. A little bit dark but nice and big. Lots of restaurants nearby and a great central square where there are more restaurants and outdoor events. Highly recommend this hotel!

From the owner: Situé à 10 minutes de l'aéroport, le Mercure Pau Palais des Sports vous propose un hébergement…read moreconfortable et moderne. La connexion Wi-Fi et le stationnement sont disponibles gratuitement sur place. En été, l'établissement ouvre sa terrasse ombragée au bord de la piscine extérieure pour vous offrir un lieu de détente parfait. Les chambres sont décorées dans un style contemporain. Elles comportent une salle de bains privative moderne et une télévision par satellite à écran LCD. L'établissement est idéalement situé à proximité du Palais des Sports, du court de jaï alaï, de l'hippodrome et du Zénith. Installé entre l'océan Atlantique et la mer Méditerranée, tout près de la frontière espagnole, le Mercure Pau Palais Des Sports est le pied-à-terre idéal pour découvrir cette région, célèbre pour sa gastronomie ainsi que pour son passé culturel et historique.