Ratings based on 63 Verified Reviews
4.7 Room cleanliness
4.5 Service & staff
4.5 Room comfort
4.7 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Baltimore
Like sleeping in a fairytale castle!
Posted 23 Sep 2017
Pros: Most of the staff was patient and kind with our inability to speak French and our confusion about some European gadgets and customs.
Cons: The bed was too small. A sitting area would've been nice. Waitresses in restaurant were rude & impatient with our admittedly terrible French.
Location: You must visit the chateau at Chavaniac-Lafayette where the Hero of Two Worlds was born and where thousands of children were saved.
The pictures and description of this place online do not do it justice. We had no idea to expect that we'd drive a rough cobblestone road up the mountain to stay the night in a fairy tale castle, complete with a tower and a truly BREATHTAKING view of the countryside from our tall French windows which opened up to admit a fragrant breeze.
Truthfully, we chose the hotel only because it was close to Chavaniac-Lafayette, and we didn't expect much. But even if our expectations had been higher, I think this place would have exceeded them.
A beautiful chandelier hung from a tall ceiling over our bed. And everything was old world charm but the rooms had modern amenities. TV, coffee maker, a beautiful bathroom with a heated floor. And a picturesque (and very reasonably priced) restaurant on the premises. There's also a truly delicious rustic breakfast.
One can't expect multi-lingual staff at a place like this in remote Auvergne but the language barrier presented some comical problems for us driving in from Lyon to a place that has no street address, while trying to use GPS. We quite nearly got lost a few times. Thank goodness for the signs on the country roads pointing the way.
We wanted to know more about the history of the place, but there was virtually nothing to be learned online and unfortunately even the staff members who knew English couldn't tell us much. Would go again in a heartbeat.
by Cary from Cambridgeshire
Great view from the bedroom.
Posted 2 Aug 2016 on HotelsThis was an imposing chateau, although perhaps not the most interesting architecturally. The interior was a little austere and there were restricted hours of service - it closed at 9pm!
However a nice room with a beautiful view across the countryside.
by A verified traveler
Nice weekend getaway
Posted 19 Aug 2015 on HotelsQuiet and tranquille setting.Staff were friendly and helpful.Room was very clean and bed extremely comfortable.Set in renovated château and all furniture and decoration based on this with distressed furniture and plenty of nick nacks. Restaurant new and ultra modern. Did not cater for veggies very well but this is France!They need to get internet access and WiFi sorted. An enjoyable weekend,and would recommend if you are looking to get away from it all.
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 May 2024
Très beau cadre mais exterieurs peu soignés. Accès voiture compliqué et assez mal indiqué Lieu calme et silencieux. Tout le charme des anciennes demeures !
by A verified traveler from MARSEILLE
Posted 4 Apr 2024
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Posted 27 Nov 2023 on Hotels
Very nice place
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