My wife and I are staying in Sarlat and were looking (mostly in vain!) for someplace to have a…read morecocktail. The Hotel de la Madeleine sits on the edge of Sarlat's charming medieval sector. It overlooks the towns memorial gardens marking the World Wars. The hotel boasts 5 stars, and if the hotel is as accomplished as the bar/restaurant, I'm sure they deserve each star! The comfortable bar is a 19th century charmer. Comfortable inside and out. We sat on the terrace and enjoyed well crafted cocktails and a wonderful charcuterie/cheese board our first evening. Inclement weather led us to sit inside the next night. Service was top rate. The food was delicious. Our cocktails well made and tasty.

Great location, right in the middle of old Sarlat. Very nice room and bath. And a surprising pool…read moreand hot tub in a very private courtyard ! Very welcome after a day of walking. Pleasant bar off lobby. Highly recommended.

Fabulous in every way!…read more Lovely hosts. Lovely room. Lovely setting. Breakfasts and dinners were beyond delicious. Garden dining was delightful. Impeccable, efficient service. Helpful local referrals. Everything about our experience was superlative. We can't wait to return!

Excellent ! Delicious food. Beautiful setting. Good service. Right at the end of the main shopping…read morestreet

We selected BW Le Renoir for the same reason I'm sure most guests did, for the location, location,…read morelocation. It's less than 5 minute walk to the center, and although they do not provide private parking, there are plenty of free space available on the street. However, the hotel and the room are terribly outdated and badly in need of renovation, not to mention their carpets can use serious steam cleaning. Although we did not expect the hotel to be in tip top shape, it was sub par even by other BW property standards. The staff at the reception was friendly and courteous, but the ladies who work in the breakfast room seemed as if it was the last place they wanted to be. Also, although the selection for breakfast was good, the offering was inconsistent, as we were told the first morning that the Express option included all the pastries, coffee and fruit, but then, the second morning that we were allowed to get only 1 of each. The change in the offering from one day to the next was dubious, and instead of changing the policy every morning, the hotel should clearly state and explain the breakfast options upon check in.

A room that justifies the value. A simple, clean, modern room at less than ed 80€ per night . This…read morelocation at Sarlat has its own parking lot. Located on a very quiet street that's slightly out of town center. Across the street is a delicious restaurant that offers great value. There is MAC station located near the check-in counter that also offers local tourism information. Be sure to check out the cafeteria that offers food throughout the day.

From the owner: L'hotel ibis de sarlat est le fruit de la réhabilitation d'un bâtiment industriel du milieu du…read moreXXème siècle qui a par la suite servit d'annexe à un collège Sarladais. L'établissement est désormais ouvert depuis le mois de mai 2009. Nous avons porté une attention toute particulière au respect de l'environnement. Pour cela nous avons mis en place plusieurs mesures : Nous disposons de 80 m2 de panneaux solaires qui nous permettent de chauffer une partie de notre eau chaude ; Nous récupérons l'eau de pluie afin d'alimenter les chasses d'eau des toilettes ce qui nous permet de limiter notre consommation en eau potable ; Nos installations (éclairage et autres sources de consommation d'énergie) sont optimisées afin de limiter leur consommation énergétique ; Le chauffage et la climatisation sont assuré par une pompe à chaleur sur géothermie. Venez chez nous découvrir le sens du mot service.

Even with all of the nitpicky things I am going to say later in this review, I have to start out by…read moresaying this is one of the most beautiful settings I have ever seen. The grounds of the hotel are simply gorgeous. Do what you can to get a view of the old mill and the waterfall from your room - it's worth it! All of my little complaint below are because those were the minor downsides to the experience of staying in such a beautiful hotel. It's still fully deserve the four stars, and is by far the most beautiful hotel we saw while traveling through the surrounding countryside. You have to rent (or bring, I suppose, if you are lucky enough to be in a position to do so) a car to stay here, but the location ends up being a perfect central point between the various destinations you are likely to want to visit while staying in the Perigord Noir region. Make sure to notice that the sign on the main road does not actually say "Manoir d'Hautegente," but if you're looking down a clay road framed on either side by trees and then fields of French wheat beyond, you're at the right place. The staff was incredibly friendly and spoke very good English despite their protests to the contrary, and they were very complimentary of our efforts to speak French. The food in the restaurant on the main floor is expertly and exquisitely prepared, but it is not for the faint of heart. The first night's menu included salmon gravlax, veal with sweetbreads, and a rhubarb based dessert. The chef is undeniably talented, and the ambience and service are supreme, but unless you are very committed to the gastronomique experience, the affiliate restaurant down the road (Table de Jean) may be a better choice. The included continental breakfast is actually quite nice, with fresh baked bread and fresh made jams that are out of this world. My only complaints would be that I was not a big fan of their teas nor did I enjoy the boil your own egg experience after the novelty wore off. If you ask for an aperitif before dinner, they give you a delicious little selection of amuse bouches that are both beautifully plated and perfectly paired. If the weather is right, eat and drink outside so that you can hear the water and see the beautiful surroundings. If indoors are better accommodations due to the day, check out the little study with the beautiful fireplace and lovely leaded glass windows. One of my biggest complaints was that the advertised wifi was not really available. I was only able to connect for about an hour for the entire three night visit, and in order to do so, I had to perch on the edge of a trunk in the staircase at around eleven at night. When trying to get directions and plan trips and tours, this was a bit of a hassle. I think a small financial investment in some wireless signal boosters would go a long way. My stay was part of a trip I took my mother on for a big birthday she had, so we reserved a room with two twin beds. The beds were comfortable and the room was spacious and very traditionally decorated, which was very much what we were looking for. We were a little apprehensive when we first started the stay, as we found several uninvited guests staying with us in the way of a half dozen spiders clinging to the edges of the room. The radiator was also a bit tricky to figure out, but after we settled in, it was a great room. The bathroom was also nice and spacious, with a separate tub and shower (with the highest pressure shower nozzles I have ever experienced). All in all, the little things lost the hotel a single star, but it was still one of the prettiest hotels I have ever visited and was a major feature in the trip of a lifetime.