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.

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!

This was a very charming hotel. They are undergoing renovations. The decor is very Provence. Our…read moreroom was a little small with a double bed but we did just fine. The people were very pleasant and made our stay extremely comfortable. The breakfast was truly a beautiful French selection of tasty treats. I highly recommend it.

L'Auberge de Tavel is a charming place and very easy to like. The accommodations are pleasant and…read morerustic. It's not a place to go if you're seeking true luxury - think rustic simplicity. We stayed in one of the suites which was cavernous by European standards. The staff is quite friendly and the access to the wineries and tasting rooms for the region's outstanding rosé make it a logical choice. There's also dinner service offered several nights a week - perhaps all week long during high season. Breakfast was included in the rate. Overall, a place I would return to if I was to be in Tavel again.

Higly recommended - Very comfortable and welcoming hotel We…read morespent a very comfortable night in this hotel. It's in a great location, we were two minutes away from the bars and restaurants around the central square and were very pleasently surprised to find a the cratère theatre which is just across the road and seems to have a great number of plays. The breakfast was a buffet with french bread and croissants and delicious local jam. It was very good value and the people were friendly and spoke english.