I was here for 4 nights here in Arles (Provence region of southern France). Very comfortable and…read morehelpful staff. Everyone speaks English to varying degrees but also working knowledge of Italian and German. The have 37 rooms for singles, doubles, triples and family rooms for 4 persons. Singles are 119 Euro and doubles are 119-179 (with terrace) Euro. No lift, but all rooms are on 2 floors. Very nice buffet breakfast. They provide a 1 liter glass bottle you can get still or sparkling water upon request. The hotel is very close to the Roman Arena, where bullfights occur now and the Theatre Antique, a Roman amphitheater now used for multiple events including concerts. The have a takeaway cafeteria (le Comptoir) with Movenpick gelato, pastries, friut, coffee drinks. Several good bistros and restaurants are literally across the rue Laure or just down the street. Multiple cuisines (Indian, Thai, Sushi, seafood) is available. They also an in-house spa

On the advice of Rick Steves, my wife and I stayed at the Hotel le Calendal, and we're very glad we…read moredid. It's located halfway between the Roman ampitheatre and the Roman theatre in Arles -- ideal location! The room we were in (4) had a balcony that overlooked the Roman theatre -- it's appears to be the only room with a balcony. Given the quaint, 19th century look and feel of the hotel, we were pleasantly surprised by the interior of the room -- air conditioning, modern lighting with switches by the bed to control the room lights, USB charging ports each side of the bed, strong wifi signal, large tub, modern shower and toilet, plenty of hot water, comfortable bed -- it was on a par with most modern hotels in terms of amenities and comfort. There's a 24-hour cafe in the lobby and the night manager is happy to serve you food and drinks any hour of the night. Breakfast is an extra charge and consists of cold cuts, cheese, various breads, fresh orange juice (that you prepare yourself on an electric squeezer), tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Alternatively, you can forego the breakfast fee and buy what you want from the lobby cafe. The staff were all cheerful, courteous, and helpful. Most spoke passable English so there was never any problem with communication. Some caveats -- there is no long-term parking at the hotel -- we had to unload our luggage near the hotel front door, then go park the car at a city parking garage nearby. It's only about 5 minutes away, so no big deal -- it's just a little inconvenient if you need to access your car while staying in the hotel. Luckily, just about everything worth seeing in Arles is walking distance from the hotel. Also, there's no elevator and the stairways are a little narrow, so pack light and small if possible. A pleasant bonus is that guests get to use the "spa" which is fashioned like a modern rendition of a Roman bath -- a large tub about 5 feet deep that's about 15 feet square filled with water at 90°F with a sitting area that has air bubbles. There's also a steam room, shower, and lounge area with tea and coffee facilities. Guests must make a booking to use it and there's a limit of 12 people at a time. So be sure to pack your swimsuit, even in winter. Bottom line -- Hotel Le Calendal is a superb place to have as your base when sightseeing in Arles.

Have been here for close to 3 weeks now...not by choice but by work taking far longer than…read moreexpected... But the proprietors have made our stay here the best it could be under these circumstances. The chef (and owner) makes an effort every night to keep the meals varied with a home-spun feel and not like "hotel fare"... They have taken wonderful care of us and made us feel at home.

My first visit to this hotel (our regular one in centre of Nimes was fully booked). Reasonably…read morepriced for good sized and newly decorated light and airy bedrooms - some money spent here and all looks fresh. Bathrooms are rather nasty, but proprietor insists these are all fairly new too. Dark brown and dark turquoise colour scheme is a terrible mistake. Excellent, well-presented and sensibly priced food in the restaurant, with friendly waiters. I'd stay here again.

It's a good place but I wouldn't call it a 5 star hotel by any stretch of the imagination. The…read morefood is really good (at a 5 star price for sure) but the property itself looks pretty rugged. Definately needs a face lift. The service is really good though and that matters a lot. Just hire a landscaper please and replace the super old pool.

Comfortable, quiet and peaceful hotel with terrific Cuisine…read more We spent three nights here in September. We enjoyed it a lot and would definitely go back. Don't be put off by the approach to the hotel (they seem to be touchy about not calling it an "auberge" even though that is in its name). The suburban neighborhood surrounds the hotel and it's hard to imagine what it will be like inside as you pull into a small driveway with an unassuming entrance where the signage is a bit downscale. But once you are inside, it's another story. You can get a room in the main house or a room in the cottages. We stayed in the cottages and are glad we did - they are more private, and have a patio to sit outside and read and have a drink. They are also a bit bigger. We had a small suite. There was even an espresso machine in the room. The bathrooms are excellent and modern and spacious. The linens are high quality and feel good to the touch. Some of the rooms have a Provençal theme - ask for one of those if you want that. The staff is terrific. They are very friendly and service-oriented. They will help you plan your day if you ask. They are multi lingual. They will attend to special requests or needs. The restaurant is outstanding and is the highlight of the experience. The chef is an artist. I think his name is Mr. Boucher. We took the gastronomic package for two of the nights and are glad we did. It is first class cuisine and service in a beautiful dining room that is comfortable and warm, but elegant. The staff here were plentiful in number and very obliging and attentive. The chef prepares excellent modern cuisine, and the choices are limited - which we liked since they were great choices and the chef puts a lot into each course. Between courses they offer a cheese tray with thirty five cheeses, many local ones. It's all part of a prix-fixe which is decently priced for the level of the cuisine. The spa is not much to get excited about, especially if you've been to nice spas. It feels very dated and worn around the edges. They say they will be doing some renovations soon. Until then, you'll have an indoor pool and a jacuzzi, some dim lights and a shower with a fancy name (chromotherapy) that weirdly changes colors and irritatingly shuts off every 20 seconds. And there is no relaxation room, or tea served, or soft music. The outdoor pool area is very nice, though the season is short. The grounds are pleasant and well-planted. The nice thing about this place is that it is family-owned, not a corporate venue. Actually there are three couples who own it and they all seem to work there including the chef. So you won't have the feeling of a high-powered spa hotel, but more of a personal and intimate experience that feels very authentic.

Fantastic location near the Popes Palace! Great front desk help and wonderful housekeeping staff-…read morewe hung up our towels but they still replaced them each morning - we did not try to use air conditioning but we had the windows open every night while we slept in early October -the evening temps sunk to the 50's Fahrenheit so it was lovely- continental breakfast was stupendous each morning. - we're on a tour so IDK if it's included in the stay or just the tour- also the front desk had stamps available to sell for us to mail out postcards to the US which I appreciated - again the location is excellent! And it's near the walled gate so a short and easy walk from the buses.also instant coffee available on the rooms- thank you

I'd give hotel a much higher rating than others on Yelp have given it…read more It is clean and modern. What makes this hotel shine is its location, immediately adjacent to the Pope's Palace and a sterling front desk operator named, Stephanie. She's a whiz, so friendly and helpful. I would stay here again and send family members here too.

Four star property, three star experience…read more Not a bad property but strange, lots of issues requiring you to advocate for yourself- in French. Nice, modern, clean hotel just outside the walls of Avignon. Nice pool. Comfortable bed. Some rooms have fantastic bathrooms with bathtubs fit for a soak. A short walk to the main strip in Avignon. That being said, this place is a hot mess. Wifi: yes, its free- but its one of those wifis that never actually allows you to connect to the internet. None of my 3 devices could connect to the internet even after the extremely painful login process. The wifi repeatedly was dropped. I finally gave up. Ridiculously loud disco party: When I checked in, there was a summer party for locals- a paid event that closed the pool off to guests for the entire day/night and simultaneously filled the entire hotel and my room with painfully loud ( too loud to watch tv) and pulsing disco music while the locals cavorted with lights and projections in the pool area. After 7 hours, i called the front desk: The phone was broken in my room. So after complaining about the music, And having to go to the front desk and scream above the music, i had to repack my bags and move rooms. They were nice and helpful about this. But it sucked. I slept well in a much smaller room off the pool- no problems. Breakfast: awesome buffet. Breakfast was not included in my rate, but since NO ONE even spoke to me during my long meal, I just gave up and did not get charged. Housekeeping: guess what! No one made up my room while I was out romping for the day, but they did greet me by name when I reentered the hotel. Not a bad property but strange, lots of issues requiring you to advocate for yourself- in French.

Under circumstances we are staying in Novotel for couple days. Nice hotel, room very clean and…read moremodern look. A lot of natural light and tub with shower. Pillows are very uncomfortable and it's hard to have a good night sleep using existing one. Hotel food is not good and stay away. The are so many great choices near by. P.S. The more we stay in Southern France and enjoy excellent food choices, the more we realize how bad was the food and restaurant service in Novotel.

We were delighted to spend 4 nights in this hotel a few months ago and just loved it. The location…read moreis wonderful - in the heart of the beautiful town of Roussillon. Our room (Eglantine) was lovely, the terrace view was spectacular, and the accommodations were excellent. The breakfast was simple but lovely and we enjoyed the ease of eating downstairs in the morning. Except for the lack of a stand-up shower (hose in tub that has to be held), the experience was excellent. We would stay there again.

Just stayed here for three nights in last week. Gorgeous little hotel. The receptionist was so nice…read morethat he didn't leave until we arrived (1 am, though the reception is usually closed at 11 pm). Our rooms are very clean and comfortable. All the staff can speak English and are very friendly.

This ia a great hotel! Reasonably priced, AC, great breakfast, (covered) outdoor seating and indoor…read moreseating for breakfast, areas for picnicing, pool, great water pressure and friendly hosts. This is a great hotel for the price and I had a lovely 4 night stay. If you are looking for a view, it's likely not the best because it's tucked away from the center of town and it's only 2 floors tall. But I loved having a room with almost no noise outside. Also, automated shades were great to allow air but not light.

Fine dining at Château des Fines Roches. An exquisite 3- to 7-course dinner experience with unique…read moredécor, refined flavors, and perfectly balanced combinations of delicate ingredients that come together for a truly supreme culinary experience. Service is professional, attentive, and seamlessly complements the elegance of the evening.

This was quite the experience. The chateau is located on a beautiful hill surrounded by vineyards…read moreso you get an amazing view. We stayed in one of the larger rooms and it def was super spacious even by American standards. Room was nicely decorated and bathroom looked new and modern. Our room overlooked the pool which we sadly didn't get to spend much time in. We ate at the restaurant one night and what a meal! Delicious! You can sit out in the patio for dinner and watch the sunset. Def bring some repellent however as the mosquitoes also got quite a meal out of me. Not a single complaint can be made of this place. If you are in the CDP area, def stay here for a few nights!