Following a lost reservation snafu at the planned first stop on our honeymoon, we ended up at Hotel…read morele Couvent Royal. We had seen the basilica from the road on our drive the first location, were curious, read about it in the travel book and, thought, "Hey, that sounds like a pretty cool hotel." Little did we know we would be heading there soon.
Booking online with the hotel on the fly was a snap. Check-in was a breeze, as the desk clerk was both patient and helpful with my (poor) French; all in all a very friendly welcome.
The only room left was twin-bedded, but we were able to slide them together and apart easily. It was a surprisingly comfortable sleep, actually. The bathroom was clean and well appointed. The linens on the beds were crisp and comfy. The towels were soft and warm. The toiletries, especially the hand/bath soap, were great. All the things I look for: check, check, check and check.
The setting is absolutely incredible. An historic property, to say the least.
The breakfast provided a great spread. A few basic cheeses (mini Boursins, camemberts), several breads, fresh yogurt with fruit (apricots, figs) and chestnuts, great coffee, eggs, bacon, etc. Everything was delicious and well-prepared/served.
The town itself, while not a prime destination, is worth a half-day of your time. We toured the basilica, shopped, sipped at friendly cafes and dined at cozy restaurants. We also stopped by the spa just up the street from the hotel (Un Moment por Soi), where we had a great experience.
Everyone in the town was very sweet and incredibly welcoming. We had a great couple of days staying at the Hotel le Couvent Royal and heartily recommend it.
