Plaza Madeleine Hotel & Spa

This is probably the best 3 star hotel we have ever stayed in. We stayed 5 nights in a 2nd floor Junior Suite overlooking the square at the front of the hotel. The room was fantastic value, modern, spacious, and with a superb bathroom (with large bath and seperate walk in shower). The hotel has fantastic pool, sauna/spa facility which is exceptional for a 3 star hotel. Positioned at the end of the main route through the medieval pedestrian area, it is about 250 yards from the centre of Sarlat. The private secure car park is 100 yards way and is a must as parking in Sarlat is difficult and expensive. Reception staff were very helpful (especially Mary), and the Au Bureau bar adjacent to the hotel is a perfect place to end an evening.

Breakfast was good and plentiful, but the same selection every day so a little variety would have helped. TV in the room only has English speaking news channels - no general English speaking programmes.

Warm, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent bar, terrace and lounge area which was ideal for meeting up with friends and having an aperitif. Brilliant location, 2 minute walk to the heart of the old town and easy access to road network to explore this beautiful region.Good restaurant. Small but very pleasant pool area and jacuzzi. Lovely view over square. Good parking.

The standard double rooms are not large but they are perfectly adequate and well equipped.