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7 Αύγουστος 2022
This place has the potential to be an absolutely fabulous hotel, but, as is often the case in France, it lacks the polish and professionalism to rise above the basic, disappointing, minimum level that ticks the box for “satisfactory” - in some cases it even falls below this: the rear carpark (what should be a beautiful, white cliff enclosed haven) is instead an overgrown unkempt dump, the air conditioning in the “executive suite” room is long in need of a service and blows only stale warmish air with an accompanying rattle (the room was like a stale sauna when we arrived - an issue not helped by the very poorly chosen interior secondary double glazing (large window panes opening internally across the room and constantly trying to close and trap small fingers unless propped with a chair! The bathroom versions have been designed to cause head injuries to adults instead!), the shower in the bathroom (with pealing cracks in the ceiling above the bath) should have been replaced 5 years ago, the staff (although cheerful, friendly and courteous) seem to lack the training and enthusiasm to be more useful (I stood for a few minutes waiting to be told whether I should find my own table or be seated, no instructions as to how the buffet/coffee etc worked - it’s not difficult to just provide a simple bit of “how can I help” style customer service: “please take a seat anywhere you like, help yourself to the buffet and coffee, let us know if you need anything else: perhaps a highchair for the toddler? for example… I had a similar example of this lacklustre service on checkout, and was not even thanked for my stay or offered perhaps some help with baggage (our room was 3rd floor, no lift and two young children with us - a help with a bag or two might have been gratefully received!). Good points (because this place has many!): it is wonderfully situated, has private parking (although see above and you may require a tetanus injection before exiting your vehicle), the rooms and interior are immaculately clean (although needing a bit of attention to detail in terms of material repairs), the decor and furnishings are delightful and classy (it has a really chic, expensive feel expected of a higher priced accommodation), the rooms are large and airy with views across the Loire over a quiet riverside street, the beds are large and comfortable and the buffet breakfast was a very good fresh selection. The suite lacked a fridge or coffee making facilities but otherwise was spacious and well appointed. In summary: clean up the rear of the building, fix the few minor issues like shower heads, paint and some training/encouragement to provide more attentive staff - after these improvements I would be more than happy to visit again and would most likely give 5 stars, until then it’s with disappointment, just “satisfactory”.
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