Arles hotellia

Plussat: Beautiful pool and grounds. The horse back riding was wonderful. Loved the breakfast and dining rooms.

Miinukset: The rooms were carpeted, which is weird for such a humid area. Our room smelled bad, but we couldn’t figure out what it was exactly. It was quite expensive so the rooms staleness was unfortunate.

Plussat: Beautiful soroundings

Miinukset: Lack of choice at dinner

Plussat: Facilities anf staff were fantastic and very helpful

Miinukset: The place is nearby a swamp. it was plenty of mosquitoes/insects that have left by arms with at least 10-15 bites, even though not hurting. However my wife woke up in the morning with arms and legs full of injuries, she could not stop scratching, and even now after about 10 days and use of ointments, have still crusts on the body. A real pity, because the place and the staff were lovable, friendly and very helpful.

Plussat: perfect

Miinukset: Non

Plussat: I just love everything about this magical place.

Miinukset: I can’t think of a single thing!

Plussat: The bed was comfortable, the room was great and the grounds were very nice. When dining was available the food was excellent.

Miinukset: The timing of our visit apparently put us in the low season, though this was not reflected in the rates, though it meant that dinner was not available every evening, and no lunches were served. Additionally, though we were charged full price for breakfast, on the days there was no evening meal the breakfast was limited. Because of the isolated location, I would have preferred more meal choices. The bicycles, which were fun, but definitely need a major upgrade. Not all were in working order.

Plussat: Fantastic location and a large ,very comfortable and spotlessly clean room.

Miinukset: The weather!!! Well I suppose it was November. Still a beautiful town and lots to see and do.

Plussat: The room size was good. It was very quiet at night.

Miinukset: The parking was nightmarish. The staff was not helpful in terms of giving correct or clear instructions. You will have to park at a public parking structure a few minutes away from the hotel, provided that you take the discounted offer from the hotel (if you are like me, you probably would because other parking spaces could cost 40 euros for a day). The entrance on the main street was closed for some kind of construction, but the staff failed to tell me. I followed the highlighted route on the map that he drew, only ended up getting stuck in front of the gate. The car behind me managed to back out but I had to turn right and drive on the curb to a nearby open space parking lot against a few incoming cars, whose drivers graciously allow me to make a narrow escape. When I called the hotel for clarification, another staff member answered. I was told to go pass the main entrance and turn right and then right again to get to the back entrance. So I did that. But man, guess where I ended up! An underground parking lot, which turned out to be a private one with a gate that will would not respond! I had to back up along a steep winding curve to the ground level and then with the help of two strangers to back out between two tightly spaced posts. After the ordeal, which felt like lasted an hour, I finally got out, only with another dread waiting for me in the weeks ahead: to deal with the insurance claim for a bunch of scratches and a dent on the car. When I called the hotel again, this time I was told to go further down the street for another block and make the right turn at the traffic light! I have no idea why I hadn't been told so in the first place! After I finally found the other entrance of the parking lot, I had to drag my luggage along the cobbled or gravelled meandering and undulating streets to the hotel. Oddly enough, I hadn't seen anyone dragging the luggage around the town the whole day and it literally felt like I was the only person doing that.

Plussat: I loved the peace and quiet, I loved that my second floor windows opened onto the street with no screens and no bugs and i REALLY loved the soft classical music that played always on the ground floor. I heard beautiful choral works, Bach, Faure, so many edifying selections! There was also an outdoor space, surrounded on 4 sides by the hotel, and accessible only thru the interior, with lush plantings, that was quite appealing.

Miinukset: I think breakfast started at 7:30, but many travellers are ready before this time.

Plussat: Great location just a few steps from the Roman Amphitheater. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful prepared and presented.

Plussat: Location was fabulous, seperate toilet was appreciated

Miinukset: I would like 2 equal chairs to sit in as one person has a chair and the other a stool.

Plussat: I liked the atmosphere (ambiance) of the hotel, very nice decorated, very nice colors in the building, the owner was very polite. He helped me a lot because I ought to extend my stay, due to a strike of the railway staff, the staff was very polite too. I liked very much this city. I will strongly recommend my friends to visit Arles and to let themselves stay in this lovely hotel.

Miinukset: There must have been something wrong with me in this city. I have had most probably an allergy in my skin. In the room of the hotel I have stayed, although it was very clean, I got a kind of infection in my skin, as if I were bitten by mosquitoes. I ought to go the drug store and get some medical creme to all these bytes.

Plussat: Breakfast was great. We also received discounts for some of the sites we visited by showing them a wrist band the hotel gave us.

Miinukset: I had paid for un upgrade before arriving in order to get two (2) Queen or two Full size beds. We were given a room with one full size bed and one twin bed. Secondly, We were informed that the air conditioning was "finished". I don't know if that meant that all air conditioners were broken or shut off for the season as it did apply to all the rooms. Consequently the room was stuffy. There are no screens on the windows so we didn't want to leave the window open at night and risk bug bites. It was October and cool but the Relative Humidity was in the high nineties (95+%).

Plussat: The location was great, it was close to everything. The staff were very helpful and we were able to print our train tickets in the lobby. The room was large and the beds comfortable. I really liked the bathroom, very clean and the shower was big for France.

Miinukset: There were only stairs up to our room, I'm glad we did not have heavy suitcases.

Plussat: Hotellin ilmapiiri oli miellyttävä ja sijainti erinomainen. Kyseessä on vanha rakennus, osa rakennettu 1200 luvulla, joten historian havinaa on kerrakseen. Hinta-/laatusuhde kohdallaan, aamiainen vaatimaton, mutta lopulta kaikki tarvittava löytyi. Kaiken kaikkiaan suositeltava hotelli.

Miinukset: Hotelli sijaitsee vanhassa kaupungissa, joten pysäköinti on hieman haasteellista. Lisäksi hotellille ajaessa joutuu ylittämään sulkuesteitä, jotka toki aukeavat itsestään. Ensikertalaiselle tuo voi olla hämmentävä kokemus. Myös pysäköinti onnistuu pysäköintihalleissa, joihin on n. 10 minuutin kävelymatka.

Plussat: Location excellent, humorous and kind staff.Breakfast is delicious.

Plussat: Nicely placed in the center of town. Loved the room and the historic feel of the place.

Miinukset: Toilet space was cramped. A bit difficult to get to (GPS / Google Maps may take you on impassible roads) and no real parking on the premises - long walk to public parking.

Plussat: Close to train station and city center.

Plussat: Great position. Excellent staff.

Miinukset: All good

Plussat: Fantastic location

Miinukset: Noisy from room above and smell of humidity.

Plussat: Lovely room and great bathroom; plenty of sockets, very good Wi-fi. Breakfast was great unless you are coeliac (see below). Whole building has a lovely old fashioned atmosphere. Location is excellent, accessible from the station and in the heart of the old town. There was a problem with the main light in our room which was fixed quickly and courteously.

Miinukset: Our room (4) was right on the street and each morning at about 5.30 the bin lorry zoomed past my right ear. It also didn’t feel very private so we generally kept the window shut. The hotel didn’t provide any gluten free bread but eventually produced some crackers which were tasteless and unappetising. A long way short of other hotels which we have stayed in.

Plussat: Everything

Miinukset: Evening noise on the street.

Plussat: Le Cloître is in a fabulous location, right in the historic centre of Arles. The city's historic sites are a short walk away as are local artisan shops, restaurants and bakeries. The hotel decoration is fun with a fresh, modern interior that mixes with its heritage features and offers a unique place to stay. The room size and bathroom are also great, which makes your stay very comfortable. The hotel also offers private and very secure parking close by which is so useful. My only wish is that we could have stayed longer and spent more time there.

Miinukset: It would have been useful if the hotel and staff offered some more information about local spots to visit (e.g. dinner options, places to get lunch or a snack) on check-in. There are a few maps and flyers available in the lobby space but sharing local knowledge is so useful and appreciated when you visit a new place as it supplements your own research about the city.

Plussat: The food was exceptional. Wish we had had more time to explore the town

Miinukset: Parking issues Parking was difficult as this hotel is in an area of old town without cars for the most part. We certainly could have used better instructions on where to park and how to access the hotel before arriving.

Plussat: Hôtel Du Cloître is located in central Arles and everything is a quick walk so you won't need your car again until you leave unless you make a day trip out of town.

Miinukset: There is no air conditioning but fans are provided so in very hot weather you may not be comfortable. Parking is provided A few blocks away but is located in a very secure garage.

Plussat: Loistava sijainti, viihtyisä hotelli, kaunis sisustus, ystävällinen henkilökunta.

Plussat: Great staff, good location inside the walls. Parking nearby.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Beautiful design throughout,very comfy beds,good room size, excellent breakfast,helpful staff!

Plussat: Delicious breakfasts. The house was charming and had real character. The hosts were super friendly and went out of their way to help. Wonderful stay and highly recommend.

Plussat: Beautifully appointed, comfortable elegance, genuinely gracious staff, comfortable outdoor dining,

Miinukset: Loved it all

Plussat: Fabulous location with wonderful hosts and delicious food served for dinner.

Plussat: Staying at Mas St. Florent has been more than a wonderful experience - it has been a privilege. Gilbert, Oliver et la famille are simply wonderful, considerate and thoroughly dedicated hosts. The Mas St Florent is very lovingly and tastefully furnished. Spacious beautiful rooms. Excellent home made food and a breakfast that leaves nothing more to wish for.

Plussat: The proprietor was warm and welcoming and helpful in every particular. The property is furnished beautifully but comfortably, with a collection built over a lifetime. Breakfast was truly incredible and served in a lovely garden. The property exceeded our expectations by far and was a respite from a week onLondon and Paris.

Plussat: We enjoyed our week in a beautiful country home, large sumptuous rooms, comfortable beds, quality bed linen. Huge delicious breakfast. Gilbert Oliver and all the team made us feel like family arriving home. A wonderful experience.

Plussat: The house was a beautiful French country mansion with its own charm. Antiques, Provence decoration, breakfast in the lovely garden, two big dogs, the small pool at the backyard... all were just wonderful for our family of four with 2 kids. Above all, Gillert made the stay so special with recommendations on local attractions and such hospitality. He is simply the best host I have ever met! It was a pity that I could stay there only for 2 nights. Would come back.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Warm and friendly reception, fabulous breakfast, lovely swimming pool.

Miinukset: n/a

Plussat: The location was great, the staff very attentive, the room was very clean, modern, and well-decorated. Overall a great hotel.

Miinukset: Everything was great.

Plussat: Excellent location, helpful staff.

Plussat: Location. Shady garden.

Miinukset: Not that I didn’t like the room, but there was nothing special about the room or hotel. I was expecting a more conventional hotel, but it is a very busy place with a small reception desk and busy food counter a couple of steps away. Popular with the public who sit outside at tables, so there is endless movement and bustle. The self service breakfast is good, but dislike having to squeeze orange juice...messy. Staff on whole very good and helpful.Interesting spa.

Plussat: Loved everything except for the very small size of the room but it was fair given the price. Overall great value for the money and the best location in Arles.

Miinukset: See above

Plussat: Amazing location

Miinukset: The rooms were very cold, the central heating wasn’t working. We ask for an electric heater , but we didn’t get it. To bad cause it is really a nice hotel

Plussat: Great staff and location

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Located between Roman Arena and Roman Theater. How could you do better than that? Staff was helpful. Front desk checked on possibilities for transportation due to wildcat railroad workers strike and made reservations ahead of our arrival at a superb restaurant less than a block away. Restaurant was fully booked when we arrived, so reservations were needed.

Miinukset: We did not get as much time touring as we wanted, but that was due to the railroad strike, not anything the hotel did.

Plussat: Great location! Wonderful staff & very helpful .. charming & cool ! Would definitely come back!

Plussat: Staff very helpful and friendly. Delicious breakfast. Wonderful spa overlooking Roman amphitheater.

Plussat: Staff exceedingly helpful

Miinukset: View

Plussat: Beautiful hotel, great hosts and easy walk to wonderful restaurants. Fabulous breakfast too!

Miinukset: Great location but a bit of a challenge driving to it and parking.

Plussat: Location was perfect for exploring the old city of Arles. You can walk to most of the attractions in the old medieval city. Hotel is in a very cool Old building with many patios and courtyards. We were there in Nov so not many tourists. Super fun and low key and no crowds. Staff very nice and speak English. Loved how many French also use the hotel.

Miinukset: My husband would have liked a bathtub (I know that isn’t common in Europe) and some more protein options for breakfast (he doesn’t do eggs or yogurt).

Plussat: We liked the location, the helpfulness of the staff and the two level courtyard at the hotel where tables were provided to enjoy our own bottle of wine, cheese and whatever else we choose for lunch.

Plussat: We really liked the location. It was a short walk from the train station and in the old part of Arles, close to everything. The hotel is very pretty and well maintained.

Miinukset: We were just sorry that the weather was not good during our stay so we were not able to have breakfast on the lovely outdoor patio.

Plussat: Our room was very charming and clean. The common areas are open, airy and very pleasant. We loved all the plants. Breakfasts were also good, it's a superior continental with meat, cheese and hard or soft boiled eggs available as well as excellent bread and pastry choices, juices and as many coffees as you want. Location was great.

Miinukset: There are a lot of stairs and while this did not bother us it might be difficult for some and you need to be able to carry your luggage up the steps.

Plussat: The hotel was in a quiet part of town, close to the river. It was very easy to get to the attractions and train station. There were many restaurants to choose from for meals. The hotel is in a lovely old building. Breakfast was varied and delicious.

Miinukset: There was a beautiful garden courtyard we longed to have breakfast in, but the weather wasn’t conducive. Certainly not the hotel’s fault....just was disappointing.

Plussat: Location and authentic building

Miinukset: Nothing really

Plussat: Lovely little hotel walking distance to train station and many visitor attractions

Plussat: Modern room. Loved frig and safe in room. Nice bathroom. We were able to find the hotel on foot easily from bus station because of the great signs posted around town directing us to hotel.

Miinukset: Wish it had elevator. Steps are tough.

Plussat: Perfect location although impossible to drive to; ended up parking and walking. Comfortable, large room. Lovely swimming pool. Very helpful staff.

Miinukset: Some of the facilities were a little tired and needed a refresh but generally everything was very good.

Plussat: Love this hotel.. old style and perfect position

Plussat: Our rooms were a good size with comfortable beds and a large hot shower. Our room had a view onto the pool, which was small but great for a dip on a hot day. The staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was good.

Miinukset: Actually getting to the hotel is difficult as you need to be buzzed through a bollard in the street a distance from the hotel. The hotel had asked us to phone them but we didn’t have good mobile reception. When you get to the hotel they park your car in the garage which takes 5 cars

Plussat: Nice old French hotel. Everything was charming about this small hotel.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Lovely pool area to have breakfast

Miinukset: Very old bathroom and not good shower over bath quite dangerous. Very old. Beautiful old ceramic handbasin but taps did not protrude enough so when turned on water went everywhere.

Plussat: Huone oli tilava ja valoisa. Kokonaisuudessaan hotelli oli hyvin viihtyisä.

Plussat: Staff was terrifically attentive Room was very cool with modern design in an old building. Bed very comfortable Central location close to everything

Miinukset: Unusable elevator to upper floors Bathroom on the small side

Plussat: It was a beautifully decorated, quiet, peaceful oasis in the city.

Plussat: Beautiful hotel and room, friendly staff, nice pool.

Miinukset: The shower was pretty weak and would go cold randomly.

Plussat: We loved our gorgeous deluxe room, the refreshing pool and the beautiful grounds . It is rare to find a hotel in France with air conditioning. I was happy with the staff and they were friendly and helpful. The shower was delightful and superior toiletries. We enjoyed the comfortable bed and everything was clean. The hotel was in walking distance to everything we wanted to do in Arles. We would definitely recommend this hotel to friends.

Miinukset: My complaint was I was overpriced for a plate of fruit (I only liked one of the fruits offered). I wish there was room service offered late in the evening.

Plussat: The pool, considering the stay was during an unprecedented heat wave. The breakfast, beautiful. The staff, lovely. Historic mansion, but very stylishly renovated. And the garden! And the scent of rose blossom!

Plussat: Staff were helpful and Proffessional .

Miinukset: Tired decor. Think it’s had it’s day.

Plussat: The position is great, in front of the river. Free parking is 300m away. The room is clean and welcoming, very warm and cozy. The staff is friendly and available. Very good breakfast. I would choose this hotel again.

Plussat: The location was great. Free parking was a five minute walk away.

Miinukset: The room was not much bigger than the bed. My wife and I had to maneuver around each other just to get to the bath. Everything was the least that could be done, no hot water for coffee or tea, not even a second card key. The walls are so thin that we sometimes thought someone was entering our room when they were actually in the next room.

Plussat: Location is great for visiting all the sights in Arles. It is by the Rhone and just few minutes walk to 2 of the Van Gogh paintings sites. Nearby there is a small fresh produce market in the morning.

Miinukset: No tea / coffee making facilities in the room.

Plussat: Erittäin siisti pieni hotelli rauhallisella paikalla, mutta aivan vanhankaupungin äärellä. Erittäin ystävälinen henkilökunta.

Plussat: The owners are very friendly and so helpful. The location is great, nice view over the river. Quiet too and close to the station/gare. It must be the cleanest hotel I have stayed in! Breakfast was fresh and very good.

Miinukset: Couldn’t have been better. Tip: Ask for the Arles historic pass. It gets you in all the historical sites for one price. Buy at the sites.

Plussat: Staff was wonderful; he went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and enjoy our trip. Location; we had a view of the river and it was absolutely fantastic.

Plussat: Good breakfast and reasonably priced. Great location within walking distance to the train station and right across from a trail along the Rhone River. Hotel staff were very helpful with providing directions to our next destination.

Miinukset: Room did not have air conditioner and it was rather warm overnight.

Plussat: Ancient but modernized apartment, very good size bedroom, complete bathroom, a nice well equipped kitchen, and the location was excellent, close to the bridge and at the top of Rue de la Liberte, close to everywhere.

Miinukset: Parking was a little too far, but it did not matter in the end.

Plussat: Fantastic building. Garage available. (Pre-schedule) Great staff. Wonderful plein air marche on saturdays nearby.

Plussat: central

Miinukset: poor lighting! only 2 cups for tea drinking and espresso coffee cups. no herbs spices or oil from any previous guests so cooking would involve buying a number of basic items. Somewhat cramped with a bed and chairs in the living space. parking is 20 euros per day at a carpark over the river. better to stay a little further out as Arles is a compact place and easy walking

Plussat: Clean and very nice place

Miinukset: Only one toilet!!!

Plussat: Ecerything

Plussat: Wonderful hosts who were extremely friendly, welcoming and very helpful. It was a pleasure to deal with them. Having only taken over the business a few weeks ago, they are already planning for the future. We wish them the very best. The swimming pool was magnificent and the bar, dining room area looks great.

Miinukset: Air conditioning needs upgrading, but the hosts are only 3 weeks into ownership of the business.

Plussat: It is an original hotel with nice corridors remembering of a theater or fight theater. Never understood the use of animals for fun but feels interesting getting to your room in a nice chilly AC through those corridors. The place is nicely located at the beginning of the delta and 10 minutes from fantastic Arles. In the evenings you can have a nice wine at the hotel's bar. The hosts are really nice. Everything you need in the room but remember: you're in a delta, a beautiful one so go see the flamingos, horses and enjoy the nature. The pool looked nice but wasn't for us, however it looks great with all the garden and architecture.

Miinukset: Mosquitos but is delta. I am also quite sensitive. Despite three different sets of chemicals applied still felt I needed to have that in mind and felt spoiled by all the comfort in the middle of this amazing place.

Plussat: An amazing time capsule in the 60's. Really worth staying there. Will come back

Plussat: Friendly owner and truly exceptional architecture from the 70s. Very nice that they have kept the rooms in authentic style.

Miinukset: Slight sewage smell in one of the hallways

Plussat: The location it is 25 so far from Saint Marie de la Mer, but this hotel is family friendly with pool, friendly staff and the owners are very kind and answered all our questions. This Hotel is shick and look like 60's & 70's and the architecture is very nice... the breakfast is good for the price and also has a nice view from the restaurant in the hotel and pool.

Plussat: We have stayed here before. It is an amazing place and a must for anybody remotely interested in architecture. Built in the 60’s by people with a really sharp eye for fashion. Imagine Space 1999 or any Gerry Anderson production crossed with The Crossroads Motel and you might be in the ball park. We think the building is superb. There is a pool and breakfast is served on site. A young couple have just bought this and could not be doing more to make it a success. We will stay here again. Make a point of doing so yourself. Easy journey by car or motorbike to the seaside or town

Miinukset: Some of the bedrooms could probably do with an update likewise the bathrooms. (But not at the expense of the lovely building.) It is a bit isolated as there is currently no onsite restaurant.

Plussat: The hotel is really cool! Designed by the architect Armand Pellier (sculpteur, designer and architect) in 1965, the hotel was intended to look like a sculpture, fully integrated in its environment: the Camargue. Not just stunning, walking into this hotel immediately sets you back in time with its extremely curated original design. The staff is extremely friendly and super helpful and the hotel is spotless!! Highly recommend!