This is one beautifully preserved castle. It's impressive from the outside, but once you go explore…read morethe interior, you get a really good picture of how life must have been like back when it was a king's castle. The gardens are really beautiful and they use a few of the rooms near the entrance as gallery space. My friends and I must have spent a good 2-3 hours here going into all the chambers and climbing up to the top, which is a must. You get a breathtaking view of the town and river--make sure you hang on to your phones and cameras, it's a long way down. It was also fascinating to learn that after its life as a king's castle it became a prison for a time, and there are a ton of amazing carved graffiti from various prisoners over the years. Even if you're not a history buff you have to be amazed by the architecture and sheer scale of the place. Definitely worth a visit. STEPH JUDGEMENT: Absolutely stunning castle that whisks you away to true medieval times.

My experience at this hotel is the worst I've ever had. Upon arrival, a pack of dogs and a donkey…read moregreeted us in the parking lot. The parking lot is gravel so rolling my luggage in was difficult. The room was awful. I was given a room with double twin beds...mind you, there were only 2 people there in ALL of the hotel (myself and my business companion). The air conditioning did not work. The motor to lift the metal door on the windows was broken and no light could be let in. Additionally, bugs were everywhere. Needless to say, we checked out and went to another hotel.