Elegant, Historic, and Ideally Located--A Memorable Stay in Avignon…read more We spent a few nights at Hôtel La Mirande and really loved the experience. If you're into rich history, beautiful decor, and a central location, this place is hard to beat. The best part of our stay was definitely the atmosphere and location. You're literally next to the Palais des Papes and walking distance to everything in the historic center. The hotel itself is like staying in a French time capsule--gorgeous antiques, serene courtyards, and a feeling of old-world sophistication throughout. Our room wasn't one of the ultra-grand ones (no canopy bed or soaring ceilings), but it was still large, elegant, and very comfortable. The bed and pillows were soft and cozy, and the room was spotless. Service was warm and helpful overall, although we did have one hiccup--after requesting a bucket of ice to chill a bottle of champagne, no one ever brought it, even after two calls. We eventually brought the bottle to the bar ourselves, and they were happy to help. Not a dealbreaker, but a surprising lapse for a hotel of this caliber. One thing we'd suggest improving? The towels. They looked beautiful and high-end, but they weren't soft at all. Upgrading to plusher, spa-quality towels would bring the comfort level up to match the rest of the experience. Safety-wise, we felt secure the entire time, but future guests should know that there are quite a few homeless individuals in the area. It didn't feel dangerous, just something to be aware of while walking at night. Bottom line: If you're looking for elegance, location, and a taste of historic France, Hôtel La Mirande is a standout choice. We'd love to come back--hopefully next time in one of those iconic high-ceiling rooms!

Loved the service, the room, and eating breakfast on our room's terrace each morning. I highly…read morerecommend this place as your stay when you come to Avignon.

Bedroom and bathroom quite spacious, clean, nicely decorated. Excellent breakfast. Well located…read more Friendly and helpful staff. Pleasant interior garden.

From the owner: Situé au centre-ville à proximité de la gare S.N.C.F. Outre son accessibilité (proximité des gares…read moreroutières et S.N.CF.), l'hôtel a l'avantage de disposer d'un jardin agréable tout en étant situé à l'intérieur des remparts. L'établissement propose également des petit-déjeuners ainsi que des réservations pour des visites du centre-ville ou des environs d'Avignon.

Adorable little hotel in the center of old Avignon. Building is 400 years old, door is 300 years…read moreold, but rooms are nicely appointed and updated. The innkeeper Stephan is very helpful and sweet as can be. The morning breakfast is all homemade. I was not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. His wife makes all the pastries- she must be up all night given the selection! If u can't do stairs, let them know ahead of time- no elevator in this old building. Would stay here again with pleasure!

Excellent small hotel. Our room was recently updated and has nice bathroom fixtures including a…read moreheated towel rack, wood flooring, comfortable bed, hot pot to make heated water to make a cup of tea, and more nice touches. The owners, are there every day running the front and are helpful providing tips on what to see. Their insider tips and hospitality made our weeklong trip to the area even better. There is a bountiful breakfast for a few euros. It includes homemade cakes, cookies, quiche, thin sliced meat, cold cereal, juice, croissant, bread, and choice of coffee or tea.

We we're starting a bike ride from Avignon to Nice this fall…read more Interesting architecture blending old architectural elements with modern materials. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Decent breakfast. Conveniently located just inside the city wall. The TGV stop in Avignon is a couples of miles away. The local train was just a couple of blocks away: just outside the city walls

On behalf of my family and myself I wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful and historic hotel…read morelocated in one of the best areas In Avignon for its exceptional service with special thanks to Laurent at the reception desk for greeting us gracefully at 2 AM when we arrived very late from a long road trip from Paris to Avignon and his subsequent polite and kind service. Special thanks also to Anita, also from the reception desk who made the impossible task of making dinner reservations for my family at the last minute at a great restaurant, Le Moutardier du Pape on Christmas Eve. Anita went out of her way and very patiently contacted a half a dozen restaurant to find the best restaurant in town to accommodate my family for an exceptional Christmas Eve dinner. She could have easily given up and say "sorry" but she did not and persevered to get the job done gracefully. Anita and Laurent are amazing at their job when it comes to kind customer service! Truly 5 stars are not enough to express our gratitude to Anita and Laurent for assisting us and for doing a great job at the reception desk. It's because of them that we would love to visit this beautiful hotel over and over again and it's because if their service that this hotel gets it's great reputation in customer service. Many thanks!

From the owner: Une bastille du XVIIIe siècle Le Monclar a élu ses quartiers dans une vieille bastille du XVIIIe…read moresiècle, au milieu d'un jardin ombragé de platanes. L'hôtel se situe dans le secteur de la gare routière et de la gare SNCF. Parking prive, jardin, un service personnel de taxi sont quelques services proposés par l'établissement. Des studios et appartements peuvent être loués en longue durée.

Room on the small side. Bathroom is tiny. The decor needed a refresh 5 years ago. My biggest…read morecomplaint was the mattress- extremely firm, too firm for me, but worse it had some lumps. We checked out a day early. On the plus side, the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Very convenient location with adjacent parking, easy walk to all inner tourist attraction and…read morerestaurants. Rooms are on smaller side but comfortable, bathrooms are small Nice breakfast/ restaurant with patio area, the breakfast was good , however we did not eat dinner there , cannot comment of others food offering. Does have a bar for evening drinks.

According to the hotel by-line, the hotel came into existence in 1799. It blows me away that I get…read moreto experience part of this history while enjoying the modern amenities the hotel has implemented. The bed was extremely comfortable, the sheets/towels/robes were luxurious, the AC in the room was quiet as I'm averse to noise while trying to get a good night sleep, the bathroom was large & roomy. Even though I was on the second floor, I couldn't hear anything from upper floors. It is conveniently located with a short walk to the main commercial area & the wall/bridge. I basically walked everywhere while my friend rented a bicycle from a nearby place (the hotel should be able to point you where) to discover more. My friend & I stayed in rooms 201 & 211. 201 is sun dappled, has a view to a street and a modest bathroom. 211 has more of a courtyard view with a large bathroom with separate bathtub & shower. Tips: You have to leave the room key with the frontdesk as it's on a heavy bell. Book early and be specific about your preferences. Each room is different & as this was founded in 1799 & modernized, there may be a few quirks (for example, it required two steps to unlock the room door). No fault of the hotel, there are some eateries directly across that played loud music in the evening. Try avoiding the rooms facing that direction. Suggestions: Some of the frontdesk people seemed inexperienced & can seem a little overwhelmed if there were some questions/requests OR a larger group at the same time. One sign of this was that either none of them will respond or all of them will try to respond at the same time & talk to each other while ignoring the guest who asked the question/request. Some of them seem to be taking directions from the porters which was unusual. A taxi was ordered for us to take us to the train station but direction was given to take us to the wrong station. Luckily, we discovered it in time & had to scramble into another taxi. The breakfast staff also seemed a bit overwhelmed. They seemed taken aback & flustered when we asked for hot water (come on, we're Americans but surely a lot of the Brits ask for hot water for tea, haha). For omelette, there was only a choice of cheese or ham. No basic vegetables such as mushroom, onion, bell peppers. I'm going to chalk all this up to the pandemic & challenge in staffing with experienced staff.

That's the ticket! We spent so much time here they thought we worked there! The bar was always…read moreaccommodating, and all the food was delectable... it's just the perfect place for friendship and coffee, we were There morning noon and night. They stay open until 2am which is rare in Avignon, so that's a pro tip. The art in the lobby was very impressive to. My mother in law stayed there and she liked it so that's something to write home about. Plus she ate all the nuts they would give her. It was pretty nuts. I highly recommend this place if ever you are in the south of France!

Location, Location, Location. Hotel de l'Horloge has location in spades. It's in the heart of all…read moreof the sites and eating places in Avignon. It's steps away from the Pope's Palace and it's right smack by the square. It can be noisy at times but it's where the action seems to be. Our room by European standards was alright but to someone who is used to American hotels, I felt a bit cramped. It seems like the king size bed took up the whole space. The floors are also a bit funky. There are steps within steps in any given floor to get to any of the rooms. The bed comfort was adequate. As someone said before it can use some upgrading. The staff here are also very very helpful. There was a railway strike when we were in France and Michael at the front desk went out of his way to find us alternative transportation since our original train booking was canceled and it seems every other scheduled trains to Marseille (our next destination) was canceled. As to the the breakfast, it was pretty good. We had the usual European cold cuts, fruits and croissants and whole slew of other bread choices. Coffee on the other hand was just bleh. I could never figure out how to use their espresso and cappuccino maker so I made do without. If we are ever in Avignon again, I would come back and stay here again despite the cramp space.

Very nice hotel, quiet, great breakfast, lovely staff, and walkable. It's worth every euro!read more

We booked a small room and it was quite spacious and comfortable. Wifi was good and the hotel AC…read moreworked great. The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. Overall, a great place to stay, good location, and good value. It was quiet.

Yes, the hotel itself is probably an a-okay 3 stars, but the location was awesome!…read more If you need a room, this place was super convenient. It's only about 10-15 minute walking distance from the main intersection, and the area its in is full of shops, restaurants and cafes. I wish I got to stay out here longer! (That's the other thing, if you're ever out here in Avignon, try and stay for at least 3 or 4 days so you can take advantage of the nearby towns on a spiffy moped ((unless you hired a car of course, in that case, 2 days at this location is just dandy)). The hotel itself is clean, and a bit sterile feeling (including the receptionist), but nice enough. Their elevator wasn't working at the time (that was a huge pain, lemme tell ya), but we managed just fine. They provide wifi with a charge, so you're better off going by the maccas down the street to use theirs. They do offer breakfast if you need it (but there's plenty of cafes and boulangeries down the street), and this location seems to be popular for small groups and large families. The facilities are minimal, but you'll hardly be in the room anyway. It's easy enough navigating through the streets here, the only thing is I'd avoid the back streets really late at night as you'll likely be asked alot for spare change. Good, no frills accommodation in a great location!

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.