Pengguna Tetamu
27 September 2023
This hotel was a delight to stay at. I chose to stay here between my time in Seville, Spain and Paris. I rented a car from the Paris Orly airport (very easy three hour drive with many of things to see along the way if you have time - I visited Château de Chenonceau). The hotel was beautiful and obviously steeped in history. My room was very well appointed with a bedroom and an adjoining room for relaxing (and of course a bathroom). I found the windows and the view to be charming. While the building is historical, it has all the usual modern amenities including an elevator (but no AC - this did not bother me in the least and the room also had a fan available). The staff was kind and exceptionally helpful as well as being friendly. They also were able to postmark my postcards which was a very nice perk. Additionally, complimentary coffee was provided and when I wanted milk, all I needed to do was ask. One of the things I enjoyed most was the food (though I will leave a review of the restaurant separately). From the hotel itself, I arranged to have breakfast delivered to the room so I did not have to wake up early (aside from taking it from the staff when they delivered it). The food was from the restaurant but the order was easily facilitated by the hotel staff. For a very reasonable price of 25 euros I received a veritable feast. If you planned to do a day trip from the hotel, it could have easily been breakfast and lunch. I also ordered a basket dinner on my second night. Again, it is prepared by the restaurant but ordering is handled by the front desk (you just choose a time and then pick it up). Quite tasty and the dishes that were intended to be served warm stayed hot. You could eat it in the salon, anywhere on the grounds, or in your room. One of the things that attracted to me to this hotel was that you have access to the Abbey grounds after hours. It is an impressive complex that was built centuries ago and the Plantagenet Necropolis was a high point for me given my fascination with Eleanor of Aquitaine. However, if you have any interest in history, it is worth a visit. I explored during the day but obtained an audio tour to listen to at night (the museum staff gave it to me but I was able to leave it at the front desk the next morning to be returned). Additionally, the museum (though access is not included with the hotel access to the Abbey) was quite impressive. The visiting exhibit was a collection of Rembrandt's etching and the permanent collection is quite nice as well. All in all, I have nothing but good things to say. This was a peaceful respite from the hurried pace of Seville and Paris filled with good food, history, and gorgeous scenery that I would visit again if I were in the area.
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