Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery Collection Reviews
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9.4
Exceptional
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For a 5 star hotel , the room was very outdated with a shower inside a tub which was awkward to stay in and a shower movable glass barrier that didn’t prevent spraying water into the floor
Area around toilet was stained dark
Bed was wonderful and room spacious but the plethora of carpeting gives an impression of not being totally clean
The breakfast was good but not close to what we have experienced in other 5 star hotels
The restaurant Le Barbacane was extremely overpriced for what it proposes although dessert was devine.
I would say that this hotel merits a 4 and not a 5 star but the staf was the difference in making every effort to make our stay a nice one
The Hotel de la Cite is a beautiful hotel filled with helpful and attentive staff! We loved our room overlooking the city! Thank you for a magical stay!
The medieval city of Carcossonne is amazing, like stepping back in time, and staying at the Hotel De La Cite just contributes to this feeling (although only build in 1880's). A grand, imposing building directly opposite the Basilicca puts it at the heart of the old city. Excellent service, lovely comfortable rooms and a garden that is great for relaxing in the afternoon sun.
Lovely old hotel.
With old comes one downside. Very difficult to control the heat! It was sweltering in the room even set at 15, so we left the windows open.
That's the only downside. It was a great stay in a very unique location.
This hotel was phenomenal. I am well traveled, and found this to be exceptional. I was upgraded to one of the suites, where I had one of the largest balconies one could ever expect from a hotel overlooking the southwest of France. I also had another balcony in the sitting room. The staff was really friendly and helpful. One tip – you cannot really drive to this hotel. It’s hard to find, and you have to park a bit away in the parking lot and track up the hill into the walled city.
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Locate the parking outside of the city wall and have the porter drive you and your luggage in. Do not attempt to park at the hotel. Wonderful property.
The hotel is inside the walled city, right next to the basilica. As no car is allowed to drive to the castle, the hotel offers a free shuttle to pick/drop you to the parking lot where you get in/off the taxi. The hotel has a lot of history but the condition itself needs some maintenance. The view from the hotel is unbeatable and the staff are super friendly. Overall is a very nice stay. Remember to book a taxi before arrival
I loved this hotel. The stay made my trip to Carcassonne. Everyone at the hotel, from front desk to room service, was courteous and professional. I want to specially mention Julien at the front desk, who was very helpful. Its location is very convenient for exploring the old castle area. Also I loved the hotel bakery and restaurant Chez Christine, could have eaten there every single day.
Located within the walls of ancient Carcassone, the hotel offers a unique opportunity to explore the area in the evening. There are nearby restaurants and bistros in case you don't want to go to the expense of eating in the hotel. If budgets are tight, have a drink in the hotel bar and then head down the cobbled streets for a dinner in one of the great restaurants or pubs. We opted for the pizza restaurant two minutes from the hotel. Breakfast was in a nearby bakery and suited us much better than the extravagant, over-the-top breakfast that we ate last year in the hotel. Carcassone is so very special; mysterious and ancient, and serenely beautiful. Enjoy it all. Give yourselves a full day within the walls. Two nights will make it fabulous getaway, or a memorable pause on your vacation in France.
An absolutely gorgeous hotel that is in an excellent location and with beautiful gardens right on the walls of the city. It is like an oasis and we had a fantastic time! The restaurant is also excellent, especially great value is the lunch set menu.