Bellegarde accommodation

It is in a great location, just a short walk from the train station as well as various excellent bars, cafes and restaurants. We booked a double room but were not expecting two queen size beds in a very spacious area which included a small living room complete with a sofa and table. The balcony was large with metal chairs and table but, in the sunshine with the temperature sometimes over 35 degrees, a parasol would have been nice. We found on arrival that the door to the balcony would not open but a call to reception produced a fix within only ten minutes. The breakfast choices are extensive but the quality is better than most hotels I have been in across Europe. I have been so used to the slightly industrial taste of orange juice in other hotels that I really appreciated the 100% fresh orange in this hotel - the machine literally squashes an orange for you and you can taste the difference. Without exception, the staff were friendly as well as highly professional. Overall, it offers great value for money and we would definitely go back to this hotel if we ever end up in Avignon again. One thing though: bring a bottle opener! The courtesy bottles of water in the mini bar on arrival had beer-bottle like tops. We didn't have a bottle opener. We soon bought one in Avignon but we encountered during our stay other guests heading for reception bearing unopened water bottles and bemused expressions.

The location is incredible. We had two rooms, one facing the coliseum and the other with a balcony behind the property. The arena was so close, the photos really are not manipulated. A beautiful view. The parking can be difficult to find. The bollards are lowered at request by the police. You must pull up and press the button to request it. Failure to know this means that you have to drive in circles down very narrow streets. The rooms are clean, the beds are VERY comfortable, and the sofa bed was one of the most comfortable experienced. The one bedroom apartments are definitely worth it. They contain a large fridge, glasses, saucepans and seem very well appointed. The layout of the second floor apartment (by the Arene) was better, but both suited a family, or a couple wanting more space. The showers are powerful. A mop or something would be helpful. We all struggled to contain the shower spray in both rooms, leading to a wet bathroom. My French parents enjoyed their stay so much that they are considering the chain for future stays. We did test the spa! Please know it costs $6 per person for one hour. This seemed too high, considering hotel occupancy and allotted time. The steam room was hot and seemed good, the jacuzzi was not hot but more like a coolish bath that was pretty refreshing. If traveling to Nîmes again we would stay there again, and I would consider others from the chain. Please note, we travel on our own budget, and receive no rewards for reviews.

The Hotel is in the Center of all the places to visit with many restaurants and shops a few steps away. It can get a little noisy but not enough to disturb our sleep. The staff was really nice, the breakfast had plenty of options and they made wonderful cappuccinos. We had a lovely stay