Thomas at the front desk was very friendly, polite, and helpful. He also speaks pretty good…read moreEnglish! His colleague, Léa, who is new today, was able to recommend a restaurant that serves escargot. Alas, it is not in Arbois. Subsequent visits to the front desk were always very pleasant and informative, responsive to requests for recommendations. Our room was over a street other than the one of the front entrance, overlooking the Promenade des Tiercelines - if that means something I'm unable to figure it out. There is a nice view of The Collegiate of Notre-Dame. It was a bit noisy when we were getting ready to retire, about 11:30 (23:30 for Europeans) but closing the window really kept the noise level down well. I would say that a couple more electrical outlets wouldn't hurt a bit, but my expectations there seem like they might be a tad unrealistic. On the other hand, maybe the hotel industry just needs a wake-up call and to provide more access to travelers. There are two of us, and if we wanted to plug in all of our electrical items at the same time, we'd be short two outlets. This IS a room for two people, after all. Soon enough, we'll be having the breakfast, so there will be more to comment on.

The perfect place to stay in the perfect French village. Hosts Thomas and Emmanuelle work hard and…read morefast to make every guest comfortable. They took the time to point us to the best sights and shops and restaurants, and helped us arrange all. I've been to 35 countries and seven continents, and not enjoyed a better stay anywhere. We sincerely hope to return.

Great home cooking. Lots of food and wine for an unbelievably small price. I will be back!read more

We stayed here for one night and had a wonderful experience. Rooms are all different as the hotel…read morehas grown over the years. We booked a suite that was quite large and had a beautiful bathtub. This hotel has such warmth and character and you really feel like your stepping back into time. The lobby area is very historic feeling and is the perfect place to cozy up to the fire and have a glass of burgundy. The staff went our of their way to be helpful, particularly Jean Claude. This hotel is a large part of the reason we fell head over heels for Beaune.

Boutique hotel in the heart of Beaune. Highlights- the suite is quite spacious with immaculate…read moreservice (they take care of things like forgotten power adapters for Europe, plus other small extra small gifts to welcome us to Burgundy). The wine list is extensive with four DRC bottles in their cellar. The hotel has its own cellar where the wine tasting is individual only (no group tastings) and tailored towards all levels of tasting. The bartender is very nice and the hotel owner hangs out at night to welcome you and knows the details of your stay. They arrange to call domaines as well to help you with wine tastings.

Buyer beware! The only thing I would rate this restaurant high for is the snob factor. We went…read morethere two times while in Burgandy and learned the first experience was not just an off night. We asked to see a menu the second time we went, but were told our menu would be a surprise picked by the chef. Upon further investigation we found the written menu was the same as we had two nights before so they improvised. One course was about 10 peas with about one mushroom cut up dressed with something that looked a bit like mayonnaise. The bread was good, and we were each allotted a small ball of butter and told we couldn't have more butter because it was limited. Water seemed to be limited too. They stopped serving it before the last course. We ordered and drank a bottle of wine. We ordered another but were told they did not have another bottle of the one we just finished. We declined to order another type because the same thing happened to us two nights before and they did not come to uncork the second bottle until we had finished the meal. On with the meal: We were served paper thin slices of fish with an anchovy. It was about 2 inches by 1/2 inch and had a dollop of a mayonnaise like substance. They did offer more bread, but we declined because we were not allowed more butter. Then the main course was two thin slices of what they said was beef and two very thin slices of tuna - each about an inch or less. I was not able to swallow this delicacy and had to spit it out. It was served with a dab of a mayonnaise looking substance. Dessert was edible. It was some type of fluff with paper thin slices of fruit on top. Oh, by the way. The centerpiece was a beet - yes, a beet. The most we got out of this restaurant was a good laugh.

Hotel is conveniently located across from the train station, which is much easier than dragging…read moreyour bags over cobblestone streets into the cute center of town. Some staff speak English, and there is a good selection of restaurants associated with the hotel. Biggest lesson I learned was to bring or request a hair dryer....before you get out of the shower, try to call the desk for one, and have to hunt in your French dictionary to determine just how to ask for a hair dryer in French. The staff were very caring, but their English and my French were a mismatch for a good 20 minutes. The Brasserie restaurant served a very nice roasted chicken dinner, and my kind waiter recommended a local specialty for dessert....a feather-light meringue type thing with a pastry cream between layers. It was wonderful. The chef and waiter were very nice, as I was their only customer for a while. Chaumont is a very nice town for walking and some shopping, but you absolutely must learn enough French to ask directions or get assistance in the stores.

From the owner: Grand standing Situé juste en face de la gare de Chaumont, le Grand Hôtel Terminus Reine est un…read morepetit palace à lui tout seul : il dispose de deux restaurants complémentaires, d'un bar, d'une salle de réception, d'un garage et d'un parking couvert entre autres choses. Cet hôtel, reconstruit après la seconde Guerre Mondiale allie confort moderne et tradition.

This has to be one of the nicest rural establishments in France. It is a Relais & Chateau (well…read moredeserved) and the restaurant is a Michelin 1 star (also well deserved). My wife fell in love with this place and vowed to come back. The hotel is an old abbey and it rambles on. There are parlors, a bar, sitting rooms tucked away everywhere. The rooms are spacious and quaint, but with modern bathrooms. We were transported into another time and place and found the whole experience quite relaxing. Our dinner was exemplary. Each course looked beautiful and tasted even better. Some of the flavor combinations showed real inventiveness, such as the fish crudo with squash broth and many other little tastes on the plate. The pork main course was beautiful and the flavors were divine. Our wine was wonderful also, the list is large and fairly priced (at least for an expensive restaurant). The chef came out afterwards and even came to the front desk to recommend lunch for us the following day in another part of France. (unfortunately it was closed) Absolutely wonderful!