Hotel Campanile di Nimes

Our experiences with this little hotel were as following: Positives: + very friendly staff (in general) + nice appointed room with terrace (room 101) + great location, between the railway station and the nice city center but still quiet at night + free wi-fi + good price/ratio + pretty clean in general Negatives: - small bathroom (typical french I guess) - hair dryer not working properly is it seems to be broken a bit (room 101) - unpleasant smell in the room (coming from the shower drain I suppose) Thank you for arranging the taxi service for us from and to the airport!

Based on the many positive reviews, we booked this hotel for a stopover to our final destination (Costa Blanca) and it turned out to be a great success! Plenty of free parking, very spacious room and bathroom, king-size bed with firm mattress and good pillows, cozy seating area, excellent WiFi connection. Good breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff.

We chose The Zenitude Hotel at Nimes because it was close to the Historic Centre so we could easily walk to the historic attractions. The room we booked had a kitchen area so we could make meals for ourselves should we want to. We stayed here for 2 nights 13th and 14th October 2022. We would not recommend anyone to stay here or in this area of Nimes. The hotel is conveniently situated near the historic centre which is easy walking distance. It's also close to the railway station and bus station. Our room was robbed, the door was not forced. Our laptop, Kindle and Tablet was stolen. Also other personal items were taken. Three rooms had things stolen. We have been told that a nearby hotel also had rooms broken into and guests possessions stolen. I would NEVER stay in this area of Nimes again. We spent 3 hours at the local police station reporting the crime. We do have a crime report from the police.

This is a fabulous 17th century property in the center of Nimes. All the major attractions, such as the amphitheater, are within walking distance. The optional breakfast downstairs in the dining room is very nice in buffet style. The rooms are nice and well equipped. As mentioned, there are some drawbacks to this hotel, notably: there is no on-site parking and so you have at least a 10 minute walk to the nearest large parking structure that is reasonable in cost but not free. Figure $30 overnight. Annoyingly, the hotel is in a one-way street and there are parking barriers lining the narrow street. As such, as you arrive, you have to unload your car while holding up traffic. Then you have to find the parking garage and walk back. Not a major deal, but certainly not simple. Last, as this is a 17th century building, there are quite a few steps to navigate, as other travelers have pointed out. There is an elevator, but it doesn’t mitigate all of the stairs, and certainly not the walking to and from the car. Again, not abnormal in an ancient city, but something to be aware of if you’re used to say Hilton or Hyatt parking lots in the states.

Comme toujours avec novotel tout était parfait et très bien organisé

I suppose the overriding positive is the location i.e. centre-ville and right near the 'arene'. It's probably the shortest distance ever I have had to walk after a gig to get to bed. Wonderful. Parking underneath (by a separate parking business - but get a discounted rate at the hotel). It was a bit odd that we were given an 'accessible-needs' room. Not sure why. I mean fine, but everything was a bit low and a curtain-type shower. A handle had been repaired on a sliding door but had not been done very well and left in a poor state. Clearly, small stuff but just seemed a bit odd (again). Breakfast was fine. Again, continuing the 'odd' theme, it seemed to be in a different and smaller room. Not sure why. ....but location can not be beaten.

Liked · From the moment we arrived at L’Imperator Maison Albar we knew we had chosen the right hotel for our stay in Nimes. This is an EXCEPTIONAL 5-star hotel and has truly set the benchmark for luxury and hospitality. Every detail of our stay was meticulously catered to, making it a very memorable experience. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a very warm welcome from GM Romaric Blanvillain. The check-in process was smooth and efficient, and we were shown around the beautiful facilities and on to our room by the charming Rievelinio. The hotel combines class, elegance and warmth, with beautiful interior decor and clever use of space and architecture. The pool is heavenly - in fact there are two pools to choose from, an indoor pool next to the spa and an outdoor pool with plenty of sun loungers and peace and quiet. By the pool we were looked after by Quentin with an impressive level of courtesy and efficiency. Breakfast was wonderful (thanks to Natalie and Romane) and served in a calm setting, with the choice of indoor or outdoor seating. What truly sets L’Imperator apart is the exceptional service provided by the team and the way they make guests feel. Many hotels try to be hospitable because that is their job, they are ‘paid to smile’, but the Albar staff are happy to be there and show genuine care for each guest- even remembering guests names when greeting them. Special mention to the Hero’s Pierre and Benjamin, who both went above and beyond in their assistance and care. And the exceptional Fabien (so speedy) Tristan and Frederic, Kaoutar, Doriane, Karla, Clara, Maxime, Imrane, Sabah and Claire. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a truly exceptional stay. We have already re-booked to stay again…we love Nimes and we will come back to stay at L’Imperator.

Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral. Die hoteleigene Garage ist gleich beim Hoteleingang und ermöglicht ein stressfreies Entladen des Gepäcks. Die Rezeptionisten sind sehr freundlich. Das Zimmer war klein, aber gut. Das Frühstücksbuffet war einfach, aber ganz OK.

I was surprised to find out that there are no staff stationed at the hotel past 8pm, despite my check-in voucher stating that the latest check-in time is 11pm. I do not like the experience as I arrived Nimes after a nearly 3-hour train delay and I was expecting that I could get into my room without much of a hassle. However, there was no staff at all when I entered the reception hall. I was shocked and luckily with the help of other residents I was able to call the staff and they advised how I could collect my key. I was lucky but it is possible that other customers in similar situations may not be so lucky.