Pau hotellia

Plussat: Very clean and orgenize hotel, very close to the nirthen entrance of pau for those who camo from the north. The rooms are very clean and beautiful, a lot of coffe/tea accesorise. We enjoy!!!

Miinukset: The fittnes room is very tiny and some of his machine didnt work

Plussat: Good location just off the motorway. Very helpful staff. Clean, comfortable bedroom and bathroom. Hot & cold choice for breakfast. Plenty of parking available. This hotel moved from Pau town centre about 4 years ago - our sat nav was older so we got to know the town centre very well! Just the one night stay but would recommend to other travellers.

Miinukset: Restaurant next door to the hotel gives 10% discount to guests. But we waited nearly 45 mins for our dinner. They did give us 2 free glasses of wine and the service level was nothing to do with the hotel.

Plussat: A very nice overnight stay for a family. The rooms are new, clean, spacious. Comfortable beds. Friendly reception.

Plussat: Beds were comfortable,immaculately clean,great location,helpful and friendly staff

Miinukset: Nothing all great :)

Plussat: Quick I0 second friendly check-in. We had booked twin rooms but as none were available given two double rooms for same price. Rooms very well appointed and very clean and fresh. The Boucherie restaurant attached to the hotel was very good and very reasonable with a 10% discount given for guests of the hotel.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Overall a very pleasant experience en route to Spain

Miinukset: No fridge in the room

Plussat: Nice, clean

Miinukset: Everything was good

Plussat: The breakfast was excellent. The bed was large and comfortable. There was a good range of facilities in the room and the restaurant next door, La Boucherie served very good meat - don't go if you are a vegan.

Miinukset: On the first morning we arrived five minutes too late for 'full breakfast' because of confusion in explaining the time that full breakfast' finished. We were offered 'breakfast' which was very good but not 'full breakfast'. The jet in the shower didn't work. The lights inside the hall of the room flickered on and off for about 45 minutes. The coffee machine was missing an integral part so didn't work. These things were explained to the staff, but either because of our poor French, their poor English, or some other reason, they were unable to correct. They did offer us a change of room but after 6 hours on the road and unpacking we were very disinclined to do.

Plussat: Very friendly staff. Breakfast excellent. Bed comfy.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Breakfast good. Staff helpful, friendly gave us useful information re town parking and restaurants. Easy to park no charges.

Miinukset: Hotel was more than a mile away from centre.

Plussat: There is a good parking and the reception is very kind with a good sense of humor. The breakfast is good too. The rooms are very clean and the laundry is the brightest I have ever seen.

Miinukset: No air conditioner in the rooms and it was very hot but there was a ventilator to help- this is only minus I can find with this place as it is really wonderful and clean

Plussat: Good location. Good Staff. Good breakfast

Plussat: The lovely comfortable bed and clean bathroom and towels.

Plussat: King size bed, good sheets, bath tub after days of travelling

Miinukset: Can get a bit hot in the summer. Not air conditioned, but its fine for the price.

Plussat: Cleaned. Shower and bed were good enough so very functional!!

Miinukset: Nothing, great for a night when you're travelling across country

Plussat: Very nice staff. Great hotel

Plussat: Beautiful building and gardens. Food was amazing. Lovely room.

Miinukset: The spa and pool were closed but we were not told before booking. That was disappointing as we may have made alternative arrangements.

Plussat: Lovely relaxed and quiet location with ample parking and easy walking to the centre of Pau within 20 minutes.

Miinukset: Not many guests and a lack of atmosphere despite the professionalism of the staff

Plussat: Fantastic location and facilities. Welcoming and helpful staff

Miinukset: Everything was great

Plussat: An amazing hotel with incredible staff Nothing too much trouble and the food is amazing- wish we could have stayed longer

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Secure car parking. Some reception staff very good

Miinukset: Poor service. Bar unmanned. Poor meal. Staff forgot wine and water until halfway through meal. Low quality food. Too much emphasis on fancy presentation, not enough on actual content. Not unusual in France when compared with Spain

Miinukset: Poor breakfast, poor space in the room and complements for shower didnt exist.

Plussat: stay in this hotel on our journey down to southern spain. found it excellent for value for money and cleanliness. way way better than the other "normal" B & B hotels i've stayed at. it a pity they are all not like this.

Plussat: Everything else

Miinukset: No soap in shower dispenser or anywhere else

Plussat: Very clean, quiet place, close to main roads, room with minimum comfort and looks quite recently renovated (bathroom, room walls). Nice breakfast buffet (french style). Very attractive price Personnel very friendly

Miinukset: For this price nothing special

Plussat: Clean, modern, good breakfast, great price, easy to find, pleasing breakfast and welcoming staff Just 100 metres away was a good chop shop restaurant!

Miinukset: Bed bit too hard and only 1 pillow each

Plussat: Good location and value for money comfy bed

Miinukset: Room very small. Basic breakfast

Plussat: Good location value for money

Plussat: Great location, right off of the interstate, and even though reception closed at 9pm, they helped us re-open our room after-hours when we locked our key code in our room. The receptionist spoke English very well. Cute, clean rooms.

Miinukset: Other reviewers have said the same thing, and I'll say it as well - the rooms are small! The extra bed under the double bed is a bit hard to get out, and there's not much room to walk around when it is out. Still, the rooms worked out fine for one night for our family.

Plussat: The room was very fairly large and the bathroom good. The staff also spoke some English.

Miinukset: We arrived early but didn't have a reference number required to automatically sign in.

Miinukset: Very small room.

Plussat: Good price, comfortable and no hassles. Good location by autoroute for drivers.

Miinukset: Situation at edge of town with no local restaurants.

Plussat: I have now stayed in 3 Altica Hotels, this one at Pau is by far the best.

Miinukset: Rather a long way out of the town, with little facilyies near to hand, but Pau centre is only 5 minutes drive away, however, parking in Pau centre is very difficult.

Plussat: Fantastic value hotel. Only a few Euro more than the economy hotels but far better equpiped. Staff were delightful and quietly efficient. Our children made very welcome and adjoning rooms with secure shared lobby offered at no extra cost. Rooms well equipped - not large but nicely designed and spotless. All public areas also pleasant and very clean. Breakfast good value. Secure parking a bonus. We highly recommend the Altica chain of hotels.

Miinukset: Lighting in bathroom a bit dim - I was struggling to find a negative!

Plussat: Only stayed 1 night before catching a flight home, was very impressed by the cleanliness and comfort of this hotel

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Plussat: easy to find just off the motorway, clean rooms, friendly staff, close to main routes into pau, good value breakfast, excellent value for money, spa and swimming pool opposite hotel, quiet, free parking

Miinukset: wifi didnt work for me-but staff happy to help

Plussat: I liked the room and very comfortable bed. I liked the code entry systems which meant we could arrive after reception shut.

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Plussat: Hotel was very clean and just refurbished, basic but comfortable facilities and I would be pleased to book this hotel again.

Miinukset: A very minor point is with the majority of French hotels they do not provide basic English T V which I assume with digital broadcasting they now could as the language is selectable.

Plussat: Lovely modern feel to the hotel. Ample parking. Comfortable and inviting lobby and lounge. Smallish but well furnished and comfortable rooms. Pool area is nice.

Miinukset: Upon check in we were given a room already allocated to someone else. We unlocked the door and saw the other guests bags on the bed. Big security problem! The restaurant was expensive.

Plussat: Lovely hotel with good parking. Our room was very quiet and we had a good nights sleep. Centre is approximately 15 minutes drive away but well worth a visit.

Miinukset: Nothing to dislike.

Plussat: Clean and comfortable

Miinukset: Too far out of city centre

Plussat: It was clean and the staff was friendly. Although close to the highway, you don't hear it.

Miinukset: The restaurant was a bit expensive.

Plussat: Staff members really helpful and professional

Plussat: An characterful hotel in a convenient location close to the historic centre.

Miinukset: The lack of fire precautions: no smoke detectors in rooms, no secondary means of escape and no fire doors on the main (timber) staircase, despite its being a very tall building - around eight stories at the rear.

Plussat: An elegant hotel in a very nice city. The room was very comfortable and the staff were very helpful. Breakfast was great. It is well located just a couple of blocks from the pedestrian street of Pau.

Miinukset: There was nothing that I didn't like.

Plussat: good location, friendly staff, decor and character

Miinukset: Hotel could be updated a bit

Plussat: Very helpful friendly staff. Complimentary croussants. Great location. Convenient parking for the center of town.

Miinukset: Very fast, inexpensive laundry service, but the clothes were not folded, just dumped in a basket.

Plussat: Good internet Comfortable bed Good breakfast

Miinukset: Stains on carpet Dark room Not good value for money - we paid for luxury room but do not think it was worth the money

Plussat: The location of the hotel was excellent. A short walk to good restaurants and the main city views

Miinukset: As with all city centre hotels parking can be a challenge but if the spaces in front of the hotel are full, a large free carpark is a few minutes walk away. Take a map if you dont have GPS as the one-way system call be a little confusing.

Plussat: The hotel has a very nice staff and is well located being able to reach many restaurants by foot.

Miinukset: The bathroom was a bit tight and rather badly designed.

Plussat: Comfortable beds, good location helpful staff.

Miinukset: Furnishings looking a bit tired and faded. There was a pool table which needed recovering about 5 years ago. Breakfast was mediocre with very hard bread rolls, nothing hot. Many tables left uncleared and had to ask for a table to be laid. The receptionist was also the person who cleared and laid the tables but it was not her fault as she had too much to do as reception is often busy in the morning with people leaving and paying. Public areas were uninviting.

Plussat: Location and room was very spacious

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Good hotel for this price. Right in the centre.

Plussat: Room is large and newly renovated. Very close to the station.

Miinukset: It was bit noise from the traffic right outside the room.

Plussat: Very good location just out of the central area. Eating places just a few minutes walk away and the carparking was also very close. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Would stay again.

Plussat: The property was in a central position and was clean and airy.

Miinukset: It was necessary to hold the shower over the bath.

Plussat: The location of the hotel is very good. And the service is also nice.

Plussat: 1. The available options for breakfast were relatively limited, but everything was very well prepared and delicious.

Miinukset: 1. Instead of a shower, the room had a bathtub. In order to take a shower, I had to hold the faucet over my head with one hand while washing with the other hand. There should be a support on the wall, at least, in order to hang the faucet for use as a shower head. 2. No air conditioning in the room. For my stay this wasn't important, but I imagine this could be an issue during summer. 3. All floors are carpeted. Not an issue for me, but people with respiratory allergies should be aware.

Plussat: I didn't pay for breakfast. There was no kettle or tea/coffee facility in the room, but there was in my previous hotel in Biarritz. So some hotels obviously provide it. No wardrobe/coat-hanger facility.

Miinukset: Not really the staff's fault, but I found their English was fairly limited.

Plussat: I liked the atmosphere. There was something quirky and different about the place. More like a house than a hotel. The staff were amazing, really great! They ordered me a cab while I was out for the day and really looked after me.

Miinukset: The bathroom was small Which was fine as a solo traveller. The breakfast was small...athough did the job. The internet was not good really slow and had issues connecting in my room, even slow in other areas of the hotel but did connect better at breakfast. Really good option on a budget though.

Plussat: We had an upstairs room. Neat and tidy and everything worked. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good selection for breakfast.

Miinukset: Not that obvious from the road. Reception not open in the middle of the day, but we were advised of this so it wasn’t a problem.

Plussat: location

Miinukset: bed & air conditionning

Plussat: breakfast ok. Friendly staff speaking english as well. Very clean and tidy

Miinukset: Air conditioner did not work properly and was quite hot in room

Plussat: It was clean and bed was comfortable

Miinukset: A bit further out from the town than I thought it would be.

Miinukset: The room could use some fresh air from time to time....

Plussat: Hard mattress. Perfect to sleep well after a long driving

Plussat: Comfortable bed, good parking. Very pleasant staff. Easy access to A64 motorway.

Miinukset: Shower over bath needs updating to stand alone shower. Bad soundproofing could hear next door.. Black tea would be nice, only tilleul supplied. Toilet paper holder faulty in room 114

Plussat: Very helpful staff. Hotel near tramline. Good location

Plussat: Classic city centre three star hotel. Quiet with parking at the front door.

Miinukset: I arrived at 14.00 to find the front door locked and notice saying check in at 16.00 which was a shame as after a long drive i was looking forward to a lie down.

Plussat: Staff very nice and helpful Location Private Parking at front of hotel Breakfast

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Breakfast was fine and plenty for our needs as we like to have a light lunch in order to experience the local cuisine. The location was ideal; not too near the noise of the town centre and a pleasant walk back after an enjoyable evening meal in one of the many good restaurants available. Safe parking.

Plussat: Very nice small hotel in a great location, easy walk everywhere and the breakfast was fantastic.

Plussat: Very friendly, helpful and full of life staff. Highly recommended although a car is needed.

Miinukset: Nothing all was good, really good.

Plussat: Clean, modern and comfortable - friendly and very helpful owner/manager

Miinukset: You need to drive to the town centre

Plussat: Balcony view of the Pyrenees although there was cloud coverage and rain.

Miinukset: Only down side the tea kettle should be cleaned more often, the calcium buildup was worthy of a good cleaning. Price is a little high for the area.

Plussat: The view of the pool. Gym club across the road for sport fanatics.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The staff were extremely accessible and friendly. The manager was hands on all day, always smiling and chatting to her guests. The room had all facilities, including a dishwasher/fridge and a fully equipped kitchen. The overall feel of the hotel was warm and comfortable. We were on a driving holiday and this was the perfect place to recharge and enjoy the sunshine. The swimming pool was cleaned daily and very well kept so a pleasant experience after a hot day. The location is a short drive into Pau which is just beautiful.

Miinukset: On arrival the location was off putting as it on an industrial estate. However, the location was more of a retail and restaurants area. So turned out to be a bonus!

Plussat: The pool was great and the rooms were modern with good AC.

Miinukset: The location is convenient for a stopover but let’s be honest it’s in the middle of a commercial estate...this is forgotten once you’re inside. But if you want to visit the town or go for dinner you’ll probably need to drive.

Plussat: Located in a quite area. It was good value for basic facilities. Good variety of food for breakfast.

Miinukset: Not able to book in until 17.00

Plussat: Location and 24hrs ckin

Miinukset: Bathroom, no soap in the shower’s dispenser and cleanliness.

Plussat: Hope you all like cats

Plussat: Nice bed linen and towels

Miinukset: Some hand soap and shower/shampoo would have been nice. (The dispensers were empty but we didn't ask for some as we were only staying for one night.)

Miinukset: Some difficulty in finding the place- the entrance way is easily missed, especially at night time. Could a notice be placed on the main approach road to point out the entrance?

Plussat: All

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Clean value location staff

Miinukset: En-suite too open. No bed only mattress on a board. Only one key. Little ventilation. No bar. No food.

Plussat: Friendly helpful staff.phoned in a takeaway for us

Miinukset: Took us 3 hours to find the place .down a lane behind a bigger hotel

Plussat: This is something like a motel. Great for stop by. Great helpful staff, she let us check in very early.

Plussat: Kiva hotelli. Aamiainen hintaansa nähden hyvä

Miinukset: Kylpyhuone / WC -ratkaisu oudoksutti, mutta omassa porukassa ihan OK.

Plussat: A nicely positioned. The bath/shower looked good was a bit tricky for older people

Plussat: Staff are great. Helpful and friendly. Location is central. Good WiFi connection. Breakfast is a typical French breakfast (a very generous basket of croissant, bread, coffee, tea, hot chocolate ) along with a yogurts, jams & butters, cereals, juice, cheese & saucisse.

Miinukset: Old hotel - no elevator (which is why this is a French 2-star) creaky spiral staircases - if you have heavy baggage, a long lug up the stairs. Rooms are small - don’t expect to have much space for baggage. No air conditioners - beware if staying here during the hot periods. The hotel is located within the pedestrian only area. A long walk with heavy baggage may be necessary.

Plussat: Great hotel, comfortable and good location. Staff is very nice.

Plussat: Great location in heart of city. Great value.

Miinukset: Not the newest and shiniest hotel but sensational value for location.

Plussat: It was close to train station and clean. Breakfast in the morning was good and staff was friendly

Plussat: The breakfast was nice and the location is perfect to walk around the city center

Miinukset: They could have had an elevator (but that's the American in me :) I know not to expect one in most places in France under 5 stars)

Plussat: Very special hotel in beautiful, historic city. Many thanks for all your help, Olivier. We loved the nearby Le Berry restaurant.

Plussat: The staff was more than welcoming, extremely helpful and always smiling. The room was quite sizeable and the hotel is situated in a great location.

Miinukset: Given its proximity to the city centre it is a little noisy. Also as it is quite an old building there are some tear&wear marks specially in the bathroom but nothing extraordinary.

Plussat: The hotel has good location. Although it has no parking, public parking is available (4 euros overnight) and located not too far. It might have been better for those visiting Pau than for us who were just passing through.

Miinukset: It happened that we were given a room on the top floor, which was reasonably spacious for three persons. However, it could only be reached by climbing up stairs for one floor, and the air conditioner didn’t work well so we had to use a fan to help.

Plussat: Location was fabulous and the whole experience delightful

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Nice central location, close to shops and restaurants, clean, bed very comfortable. Shower and bath. Good value for money. Elevator. Tea and coffee provided.

Miinukset: Separate Toilet, not in bathroom but on opposite side of room. Ac works but gives a lot of noise. Bathroom ventilation noises too. Bath tub a bit slippery.

Plussat: very friendly staff, convenient parking with good pricing, walking distance to good restaurants and many shops

Miinukset: very much noise from the street until 4am in the morning, almost could not sleep the whole night

Plussat: Kind staff. Good location in the heart of Pau. Nice bars and restaurants nearby. Rooms are clean. Pet friendly (no extra charge). Good value for money!

Plussat: Central position clean bedding and good shower

Miinukset: Dated decor and aircon poor

Plussat: The location was great, very close to restaurants and the city center. Staff was very helpful.

Miinukset: A/C wasn’t working.

Plussat: Didn't stay for breakfast. Checked out early morning. Difficult place to find, even with sat nav. Good underground parking next door that was good value for money

Miinukset: Arrived late and left early so difficult to give any view. I thought the town was very quiet when looking for something to eat, but it was a Monday night?

Plussat: Unfortunately we don’t have time for breakfast as As needed to get moving. The staff were friendly, everything was clean

Miinukset: The room was a bit dated could do with a Refurbishment

Plussat: The proprietors were very helpful and helped meet all of our needs. The breakfasts were wonderful and served in a bright sunny room that overlooked the town square. All in all it was a great experience!

Plussat: Location was right on the beautiful town square and just a few minutes walk all there great restaurants and shops.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Location was great

Miinukset: Needing upgraded

Plussat: Separate children's bedroom within the whole area. Fantastic location on main square. Friendly and helpful staff.

Miinukset: Could have done with a little TLC. Rotten window frames and rusty fittings.

Plussat: Very central, beds were comfy, bathroom clean and functioned well. Reception guy very helpful. Right price for what it is - a central tourist hotel. 20 yards from underground overnight parking - a snip at €3!

Plussat: So love this charming hotel - especially the staff! So super friendly

Plussat: A perfect hotel as I like.

Miinukset: The size of the tables for breafast.

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: Very weak wifi in room

Plussat: Quite location even though it was near a main road and airport, reception was very helpful and friendly staff.

Miinukset: We used the hotel restaurant due to hotel location, meal was ok but nothing to write home about.

Plussat: Location was far from town so it was quiet and peaceful. Staff was very helpful even with the language barrier. Plenty of parking space and close to the airport.

Miinukset: Location quite far from anything. If you don’t have a car with you it can be quite challenging. Wifi speed was intermittent in my room. The heater in my bathroom did not work.

Plussat: Lovely staff very pleasant comfortable hotel a little out of old town but accessible by bus or walking

Plussat: The historic centre of Pau and the view to the Pyrenees

Plussat: We used this hotel as a stopover, as it is close to the autoroute, and were pleased with our room, which was larger and better equipped than a lot of others in this price bracket. Friendly staff and a bar.,

Miinukset: The only drawback being that you need your car to get to the nearest restaurant.

Plussat: We didn't have breakfast in the hotel. The staff were really helpful and the location was ideal for our requirements. It is obviously a business traveller hotel, but it would have been good to have more of an atmosphere over the weekend - I think there were only a handful of guests and it was all a bit soulless, especially with no restaurant. However the room was very comfortable and we were quite happy - thank you.

Miinukset: The restaurant, when open, was understaffed (1 person) but he tried his best and was very helpful throughout our stay.

Plussat: Yes the bed was very comfy and the wifi good.

Miinukset: However, we wouldn't recommend the restaurant, my wife's dinner, according to her, was in-edible.

Plussat: It is very difficult to find anything nice to say about this hotel

Miinukset: There was no lift so you had to Carry your luggage up a flight of stairs, the bar had no suitable chairs and the floor had not been cleaned and the reception staff doubled as bar staff and waiter . We had an evening meal and we were looking forward to good French cooking , the chicken came with some unknown sauce and the potatoes were over cooked, we then had rum baba which we left. So we will not be going to Best Western again.

Plussat: Wé like all in this hotel

Miinukset: Without brush in thé toilets

Plussat: The manager couldn’t have been more helpful. It is budget, but it doesn’t cut corners.

Plussat: Price

Miinukset: Automation instructions

Miinukset: Be nice to have table and chairs outside

Plussat: You know what you get with Ibis Budget - decent, clean and compact rooms.

Plussat: It was dog friendly and near restaurants. Clean but very basic

Miinukset: Towels were disgraceful so small and thin and pillows were non existant.

Plussat: Not a lot really

Miinukset: It was very expensive for a tiny room that you could barely get around. My small suitcase just fitted between the bed and the shower room. There was no air conditioning so the room was hot and if you opened the window it was noisy. The view was the side of a warehouse. There were no facilities at the hotel and if I had paid €30 it would have been ok. The breakfast was an additional €6.60 per person which really could not be justified.