La Roche-Posay, 4 rue du Clos Paillé46.784485,0.813071(Show on Map)
7.9
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Summary of reviews
Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay offers a remarkable experience for guests visiting the picturesque town of La Roche-Posay. Its strategic location, nestled slightly away from the main road, provides tranquility while remaining within walking distance of local attractions, shops, and the famous thermal baths. The hotel's charming ambiance is set against a backdrop of lush gardens and a beautiful pool, providing a serene retreat.
Guests consistently praise the breakfast experience, often described as hearty, complete, and varied, with an emphasis on fresh local produce. The thoughtful extras, such as homemade cookies and in-room tea service, enhance guests' mornings. Similarly, the dining experience at the restaurant is commended for its quality and creativity, especially when dining on the terrace. Despite occasional critiques regarding pricing or menu choices, the service remains a standout feature.
The accommodations at the hotel are noted for their cleanliness, comfort, and charming country-style decor. Although there are occasional mismatches between booked and assigned rooms or concerns about size, the peaceful atmosphere and meticulous attention to detail generally win praise. The hotel's cleanliness, coupled with modern and functional facilities, adds to the overall appeal, with only minor exceptions in housekeeping.
The highlight of many reviews is the exceptional staff, consistently recognized for their kindness, helpfulness, and dedication to creating a welcoming environment. This commitment is echoed by approachable and supportive owners, ensuring each guest feels at home.
Finally, the beautiful pool area, surrounded by a charming garden, provides an additional layer of relaxation, enhancing the tranquil ambiance of the hotel. While the suggestion to extend pool hours has been noted, the dual pools offer ample opportunity for both family fun and peaceful leisure.
Overall, Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay presents a delightful blend of hospitality, comfort, and charm, ensuring a memorable stay in a serene and picturesque setting.
Categories
Golf
The hotel is conveniently located within 3 km of the 18-hole Golf de La Roche-Posay. It also has a partnership with GOLFY, providing guests with a 15% discount on green fees.
Sustainability Journey
This self-declared eco-friendly hotel uses solar panels for hot water production and has ongoing external insulation work. It provides electric vehicle charging stations, flow reducers on all taps and sinks, and uses LED bulbs for lighting. The hotel implements a compost system, recovers bio-waste for composting or bio-ethanol conversion, practices reasoned mowing, and uses refillable soap/shampoo/gel dispensers to reduce waste.
Honeymoon
Located in la roche posay, this charming hotel offers a restaurant, providing a delightful culinary experience. The combination of character and good food makes it ideal for a romantic stay.
Dog Friendly
This hotel is tagged as dog-friendly and offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. It also features a garden, a terrace, and a restaurant, ensuring a comfortable stay for both guests and their pets.
Pool
This hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden, and a shared lounge. It offers a well-rounded experience with recreational opportunities and comfortable accommodations.
Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool
Business
This charming hotel provides a cozy atmosphere and restaurant, suitable for business travelers looking for a more personal experience, though specific business amenities may be limited.
Parking
Hôtel Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay provides parking. The parking is well-maintained and easily accessible.
3 Star
This hotel is highly rated for its cleanliness and location, and offers a charming experience with comfortable rooms and a restaurant serving French cuisine. It also features a spa, making it ideal for relaxation and well-being.
Outdoor Pool
Located in la roche posay, this hotel offers an outdoor pool for guests to relax and unwind.
Heated Pool
This hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool that is heated in season. It is located near the thermal baths of La Roche-Posay and provides a relaxing setting with its garden and fitness area.
Gym
Tennis
Room Types
Standard Double RoomThis double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 1 bed.
Double RoomThis double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard StudioThe studio provides a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This studio features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior StudioThe studio features a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring an outdoor dining area, this studio also offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
One-Bedroom ApartmentThis apartment includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.
One-Bedroom Superior ApartmentThis apartment includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.
Guest Reviews
7.9
Good
Review Summaries
Location
Nestled in the heart of La Roche-Posay, Logis Hôtel & Restaurant Au Clos Paillé boasts an idyllic location that combines both charm and convenience. Situated just a short walk from the center, guests can easily explore the local shops, enjoy a variety of bars and restaurants, or indulge in the nearby thermal baths. The hotel is strategically set back from the main road, offering a tranquil retreat with a beautiful pool and expansive garden surrounded by nature, ensuring a peaceful stay. With plenty of parking and large, well-appointed rooms, the hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and charm. Guests appreciate the meticulous attention to detail, from the local biscuits to luxurious bathrobes and toiletries. Despite the hot weather, the exceptional air conditioning ensures a restful night. Overall, this charming old-style French hotel delivers a delightful experience in a calm and picturesque setting at the heart of La Roche-Posay.
Breakfast
Visitors to the Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay have generally favorable impressions of the breakfast offered at the hotel. Many guests appreciate the quality and variety, often describing it as hearty, complete, and varied. Delicious and excellent are common terms used to describe the meal, with particular emphasis on the use of fresh and local products, enhancing the dining experience. The breakfast room is described as very nice, complemented by helpful staff and a serene outdoor setting that includes a pool and garden. The service is frequently praised as being friendly, characterized by staff serving breakfast with a welcoming smile. Despite some guests noting that the breakfast can occasionally be dull and that pastries may sometimes be thawed, the overall sentiment leans towards satisfaction, highlighting the quality dining and the continental breakfast as being plentiful and reasonably priced. Additional touches such as homemade cookies and tea service in the room further contribute to the positive breakfast experience, ensuring guests start their day pleasantly at the hotel.
Dinner
At Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay, the dining experience evokes varied reactions, with several elements standing out. The restaurant is praised for its excellent quality, especially with a chef who offers creative and delightful dishes. Diners note the use of fresh products, contributing to the meal's allure, and the option to enjoy dinner on the terrace is a delightful addition to the overall dining experience. While some guests were pleased with the wonderful and well-curated surprise menu, others found the lack of choice and high prices less appealing. Furthermore, there were mixed reviews on the focus on vegan and vegetarian dishes, with some diners finding them lacking in flavor. Despite some drawbacks, the service is consistently highlighted as being of very high quality, enhancing the overall dining experience at the hotel.
Rooms
Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay offers a mixed experience when it comes to its accommodations, though there are certainly positive aspects worth noting. Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, which often come well-equipped and nicely decorated. Many rooms embrace a soft, country-style aesthetic, enhancing the accommodation's appeal. Some guests also appreciate the charm and peacefulness of a countryside setting paired with modern conveniences. Family travelers might find the hotel welcoming, with attentive staff and delicious food enhancing their stay.
However, not all experiences are ideal. Some guests report that their assigned rooms differed from their original bookings, and certain rooms were perceived as too dark or small, especially on high occupancy days. While some rooms were advertised as spacious, a few guests felt they did not quite meet expectations. Additionally, the stark architecture of the buildings and lack of dryers in rooms with washing machines might not appeal to everyone. Nonetheless, the location, parking, and hotel grounds generally receive positive remarks, suggesting that while improvements could be made in some areas, the overall environment of the hotel offers pleasant aspects.
Cleanliness
Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay impresses with its commitment to cleanliness, offering guests a spotless and serene environment. Many note the very clean and comfortable rooms, with some highlighting the modern and functional restrooms. The hotel is beautifully decorated, adding to the overall appeal. Although there was an issue with the thoroughness of shower cleaning and an instance of skipped daily housekeeping, these seem to be exceptions rather than the norm. Guests appreciate the well-equipped and quiet rooms, even though the inclusion of a washing machine lacks the convenience of a dryer. Overall, the hotel's cleanliness and the friendly hospitality of its owners create a welcoming and pleasant ambience for visitors.
Staff
At Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay, guests are consistently impressed by the exceptional staff who contribute significantly to the hotel's inviting atmosphere. Reviewers frequently highlight the staff's kindness and helpfulness, emphasizing the warm welcome they receive upon arrival. The team is described as delightful, always willing to go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. Whether guests are checking in or enjoying breakfast, they encounter friendly and accommodating staff members. The commitment to maintaining a welcoming environment is further enhanced by the staff's availability and outstanding service, making every guest feel at home. Additionally, the owners are noted for their approachability and readiness to assist, further reinforcing the hotel's reputation for exceptional service.
Pool
Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay boasts a beautiful pool that enhances the overall tranquility of the hotel. Nestled in a charming garden, this pool is a delightful feature for guests seeking relaxation. It's a spacious area, allowing for possibilities to enjoy a few laps, making it suitable for visitors eager to swim. The presence of two pools adds variety to the swimming experience, making it an ideal spot for couples or family visits. While the pool is currently accessible, some guests have suggested extending the operational hours to maximize its use. The location and serene environment complement the pleasant ambiance of the pool area.
FAQ
Yes, Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay.
Yes, Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Au Clos Paillé La Roche Posay.
