When I think of Best Western, I tend to categorize it as a mediocre hotel. Semi-clean, probably…read morelast updated in the 80's, carpet that is well.. meh. Don't judge me. I love a good hotel and I aim to be impressed! This will be my second BW stay in 2016 where I am thoroughly blown away.
As a last minute decision my husband and I decided to stay overnight in Bonifacio. For 1 night only. We searched for the cheapest rate possible on booking.com on our phone, then immediately booked a room at the Best Western Hôtel du Roy D'Aragon. Not only is the hotel on the waterfront, it is the very first hotel on the south facing side of the port. For the price which I believe was €106 I was shocked at how fabulous it was. Looking across the water I kept saying to myself, this is the lowest rate on the block?! All of the other places didn't even seem to be in the same category of class as the Hôtel du Roy D'Aragon.
When we checked in, the receptionist said that she did her best to upgrade us to a nicer room. She didn't even know that we were honeymooning. Initially our room was facing the garden. The new room would be facing the water. Cool. I wasn't expecting much. It is always when you expect the least when you are rewarded most handsomely. Remember that folks! Our room was the BEST in the entire hotel. Top floor, corner room, with a view of the Port of Bonifacio and the Citadel. Now that's how a honeymoon is done!!! The 2 sets of french doors in our room opened to a raised balcony, equipped with a petite table and 2 chairs. Pick which restaurant you'd like to dine at for dinner from above while watching the sun set with a glass of wine. Heck, we're in France.. a glass of Champagne!
This hotel has all of the modern amenities you could ask for. Free wifi is available in every room. Our room had a shower so large I soaked in it as if it were a bathtub. The double-head shower and clear glass doors made me think I was in some uber-lux hotel that you only see in the movies. Breakfast can be had on the waterside patio, or in your room if you so please. Parking is provided with each room and is just walking distance from the hotel.
The service here is excellent! Not only did the receptionist go above and beyond for our room upgrade but the concierge was very kind when we couldn't figure out how to enter the hotel after hours. Silly Americans. It's the other door! If I return to Bonifacio, I would only stay here.