Le Relais de l'Abbaye
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Summary of reviewsLe Relais de l'Abbaye is a well-positioned hotel in the quaint town of Tournus, providing convenient access to the old town, cathedral and Saône River and is easily reachable via the nearby highway. Guests appreciate its charm and practical benefits, including private parking and proximity to the train station. While the hotel is on a busy road, the strategic and accessible location is highly praised overall.
Breakfast at the hotel is a quintessentially French experience, featuring delicious croissants and bread as staples. Most guests find it satisfying despite a limited variety. The ambiance is enhanced by friendly staff, although some wished for more savory options and a more diverse selection.
Dinner at Le Relais de l'Abbaye garners stellar reviews for its excellent food quality, presentation and use of local products. Guests enjoy the refined cuisine and the charming dining room and terrace. Although the wine can be pricey and vegetarian options limited, the dining experience is a highlight, noted for its value and charm.
The rooms at the hotel are clean, cozy and come with modern amenities. While they vary in size and some can be small or face a noisy street, the general feedback is positive. The modern bathrooms and overall cleanliness enhance the stay and the warm, inviting atmosphere, combined with attentive service, make accommodations comfortable despite occasional issues like ventilation or door locks.
Overall cleanliness is a strong point for Le Relais de l'Abbaye. Rooms are practical, soundproof and come equipped with essential amenities. The hotel’s minimalist yet functional design appeals to guests with modern bathrooms and thoughtful touches adding value.
The staff at Le Relais de l'Abbaye are one of its standout features, known for their friendliness, efficiency and genuine hospitality. Guests regularly highlight the warm, supportive nature of the team, which significantly contributes to a positive experience. Despite a few minor exceptions, the staff’s amicable demeanor and helpfulness are consistently praised.
Beds at the hotel generally offer a comfortable experience with many guests noting the quality of the bedding. There are occasional complaints about the beds being hard or narrow, but these are outweighed by the positive feedback indicating the beds contribute to a restful stay.
In summary, Le Relais de l'Abbaye is praised for its strategic location, excellent dining options, clean and comfortable rooms and exceptional staff. It provides a charming and practical stay in Tournus with a notable emphasis on hospitality and quality service.
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Breakfast at the hotel is a quintessentially French experience, featuring delicious croissants and bread as staples. Most guests find it satisfying despite a limited variety. The ambiance is enhanced by friendly staff, although some wished for more savory options and a more diverse selection.
Dinner at Le Relais de l'Abbaye garners stellar reviews for its excellent food quality, presentation and use of local products. Guests enjoy the refined cuisine and the charming dining room and terrace. Although the wine can be pricey and vegetarian options limited, the dining experience is a highlight, noted for its value and charm.
The rooms at the hotel are clean, cozy and come with modern amenities. While they vary in size and some can be small or face a noisy street, the general feedback is positive. The modern bathrooms and overall cleanliness enhance the stay and the warm, inviting atmosphere, combined with attentive service, make accommodations comfortable despite occasional issues like ventilation or door locks.
Overall cleanliness is a strong point for Le Relais de l'Abbaye. Rooms are practical, soundproof and come equipped with essential amenities. The hotel’s minimalist yet functional design appeals to guests with modern bathrooms and thoughtful touches adding value.
The staff at Le Relais de l'Abbaye are one of its standout features, known for their friendliness, efficiency and genuine hospitality. Guests regularly highlight the warm, supportive nature of the team, which significantly contributes to a positive experience. Despite a few minor exceptions, the staff’s amicable demeanor and helpfulness are consistently praised.
Beds at the hotel generally offer a comfortable experience with many guests noting the quality of the bedding. There are occasional complaints about the beds being hard or narrow, but these are outweighed by the positive feedback indicating the beds contribute to a restful stay.
In summary, Le Relais de l'Abbaye is praised for its strategic location, excellent dining options, clean and comfortable rooms and exceptional staff. It provides a charming and practical stay in Tournus with a notable emphasis on hospitality and quality service.
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Located in Tournus, this hotel offers a charming setting. It enhances the cozy atmosphere, making it ideal for those seeking a unique experience.
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Le Relais de l'Abbaye boasts a prime location that appeals to many travelers. Its central positioning in the quaint town of Tournus places guests near the old town, the stunning cathedral and the picturesque Saône River. The hotel is easily accessible via the nearby highway, making it an ideal stopover for those traveling from the south or along the Route du Soleil.
Guests appreciate the convenience of the hotel's proximity to the city center and historic landmarks, allowing for easy exploration of Tournus on foot. The hotel is described as a charming, cozy establishment with the added benefit of private parking, albeit for an extra fee.
Additionally, its location near the train station further enhances its accessibility for travelers. While some noted the hotel is on a busy road, the benefits of being close to primary routes and within walking distance of major attractions generally overshadow this minor drawback. Overall, Le Relais de l'Abbaye is praised for its strategic and convenient location that melds the charm of Tournus with practical travel ease.
At Le Relais de l'Abbaye, breakfast offers a quintessential French experience. Many guests appreciated the hearty and traditional fare, highlighting the fresh and tasty croissants and bread. The breakfast spread is generally satisfying, featuring classic items like coffee, croissants, bread, jam and occasionally homemade jams.
While the majority found the breakfast good with an excellent quality of bread, some noted the lack of savory options which might be a drawback for those expecting a more varied selection. The absence of yogurt, cereal and fruits was mentioned and a few found the offerings to be limited or not diverse enough for the price charged.
Overall, guests can expect a decent and filling breakfast experience that matches the traditional French style but should be aware of the limited variety and focus on sweet toppings. The ambiance is enhanced by pleasant staff, although the breakfast is strictly served indoors.
Le Relais de l'Abbaye offers a dining experience that has consistently impressed its guests with a variety of positive feedback. The hotel's restaurant is highly praised for its fantastic kitchen and excellent meals. Guests have enjoyed hearty and exceptional dinners in a pleasant setting, frequently describing the food as delicious and the overall dining experience as very good.
The quality and presentation of the food receive particular commendation, highlighting the use of mainly local products and refined cuisine. Specific dishes, such as the specialty skewer, are noted for their picturesque presentation and exceptional taste. The restaurant with its charming dining room and inviting terrace, provides a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere.
Guests appreciate the great value for money, despite occasional mentions of expensive wine and limited vegetarian options. The restaurant's varied menu and high-quality offerings make it a recommended dining destination with meals such as dinner and breakfast consistently meeting high standards.
Overall, the dining experience at Le Relais de l'Abbaye stands out for its excellent food, charming setting and commendable value, making it a memorable part of any stay.
Le Relais de l'Abbaye offers a blend of cozy, clean accommodations and modern amenities in a charming, typical setting. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms with many guests appreciating the neat and modern bathrooms that have been recently renovated. The rooms, while some guests find them small and basic, are considered well-maintained and practical.
Though a few rooms face a noisy street, causing some disturbance, others benefit from a calm and tranquil environment. The hotel features a range of room sizes, including options for groups and families. Despite some comments about the rooms being dark and old-fashioned, the overall atmosphere is warm and inviting.
Guests also note the great hospitality at the hotel with various references to the staff's attentiveness and friendliness. While there are mentions of needing improvements in ventilation and door locks, the general sentiment is positive regarding the comfort and cleanliness of the accommodations.
Le Relais de l'Abbaye offers a generally positive experience when it comes to bed comfort. Guests frequently mention that the beds are comfortable and the bedding is very good. Some reviews highlight the comfy nature of the beds, while others describe them as decent and adequate. However, there are occasional comments about the beds being a bit harder or narrow. Despite these few remarks, the majority of feedback underscores that the beds contribute positively to a restful stay.
Le Relais de l'Abbaye receives high marks for its cleanliness and practicality. Guests frequently describe the rooms as clean, comfortable and practical. Many appreciate the soundproof windows that enhance the quality of their stay. The hotel is praised for its modern and neat bathrooms and the minimalist yet functional design of the rooms appeals to many.
The hotel provides essential amenities, including shower gel, soap and a hook for hanging clothes. The air conditioning is another noted feature. Rooms are described as neat, simple and practical with a timeless modern touch. Overall, the cleanliness and thoughtful touches make it a reliable choice at a good price.
Le Relais de l'Abbaye boasts a commendable reputation for its exceptional staff, consistently praised by guests for their friendliness, helpfulness and overall hospitality. Visitors frequently highlight the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the team, describing their interactions as friendly and professional. The staff members are noted for their attentiveness, efficiency and genuine kindness with specific mentions of a super nice welcome and benevolent reception.
Despite a few remarks about a lack of a commercial smile during breakfast and a simple, somewhat cold welcome in isolated instances, the majority of feedback emphasizes the supportive and amiable nature of the staff. Guests appreciate the human touch and giving attitude, which contributes to a sophisticated and hospitable environment. The service at the bar and the convenient, low-cost private parking also add to the positive experience.
In summary, the staff at Le Relais de l'Abbaye play a significant role in creating a pleasant and welcoming stay, earning high marks for their amicable and human approach to hospitality.
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Location
Guests appreciate the convenience of the hotel's proximity to the city center and historic landmarks, allowing for easy exploration of Tournus on foot. The hotel is described as a charming, cozy establishment with the added benefit of private parking, albeit for an extra fee.
Additionally, its location near the train station further enhances its accessibility for travelers. While some noted the hotel is on a busy road, the benefits of being close to primary routes and within walking distance of major attractions generally overshadow this minor drawback. Overall, Le Relais de l'Abbaye is praised for its strategic and convenient location that melds the charm of Tournus with practical travel ease.
Breakfast
While the majority found the breakfast good with an excellent quality of bread, some noted the lack of savory options which might be a drawback for those expecting a more varied selection. The absence of yogurt, cereal and fruits was mentioned and a few found the offerings to be limited or not diverse enough for the price charged.
Overall, guests can expect a decent and filling breakfast experience that matches the traditional French style but should be aware of the limited variety and focus on sweet toppings. The ambiance is enhanced by pleasant staff, although the breakfast is strictly served indoors.
Dinner
The quality and presentation of the food receive particular commendation, highlighting the use of mainly local products and refined cuisine. Specific dishes, such as the specialty skewer, are noted for their picturesque presentation and exceptional taste. The restaurant with its charming dining room and inviting terrace, provides a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere.
Guests appreciate the great value for money, despite occasional mentions of expensive wine and limited vegetarian options. The restaurant's varied menu and high-quality offerings make it a recommended dining destination with meals such as dinner and breakfast consistently meeting high standards.
Overall, the dining experience at Le Relais de l'Abbaye stands out for its excellent food, charming setting and commendable value, making it a memorable part of any stay.
Rooms
Though a few rooms face a noisy street, causing some disturbance, others benefit from a calm and tranquil environment. The hotel features a range of room sizes, including options for groups and families. Despite some comments about the rooms being dark and old-fashioned, the overall atmosphere is warm and inviting.
Guests also note the great hospitality at the hotel with various references to the staff's attentiveness and friendliness. While there are mentions of needing improvements in ventilation and door locks, the general sentiment is positive regarding the comfort and cleanliness of the accommodations.
Beds
Cleanliness
The hotel provides essential amenities, including shower gel, soap and a hook for hanging clothes. The air conditioning is another noted feature. Rooms are described as neat, simple and practical with a timeless modern touch. Overall, the cleanliness and thoughtful touches make it a reliable choice at a good price.
Staff
Despite a few remarks about a lack of a commercial smile during breakfast and a simple, somewhat cold welcome in isolated instances, the majority of feedback emphasizes the supportive and amiable nature of the staff. Guests appreciate the human touch and giving attitude, which contributes to a sophisticated and hospitable environment. The service at the bar and the convenient, low-cost private parking also add to the positive experience.
In summary, the staff at Le Relais de l'Abbaye play a significant role in creating a pleasant and welcoming stay, earning high marks for their amicable and human approach to hospitality.
No, Le Relais de l'Abbaye doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Le Relais de l'Abbaye.
Yes, Le Relais de l'Abbaye welcomes dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Le Relais de l'Abbaye.
No, Le Relais de l'Abbaye doesn't have a gym.
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