Hotels FAQ

Question:

>  Maybe we’re talking about the same thing.  . . .

 I was not aware of another hotel with the same >name as one of the Mercures.

I have seen both Mercures and was in Avignon last month, the hotel we seek is not either Mercure but can be seen from (IIRC) the Cite des Papes – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->  Alan

Response:

There are two hotels named Palais des Papes.  I was not referring to the Mercure.  The one I know is at 1 Rue Gerard Philippe.  It can be visited online at www.avignon-et-provence.com/hotel-le-lutrin-palais-des-papes Danielle

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> You won’t get a cheap 3/4 star hotel anywhere in France!  There are nice > hotels in Avignon, like the Hotel du Palais des Papes (2 stars): check it > out at www.avignon-et-provence.com/hotel-le-lutrin-palais-des-papes; > everyone likes it, and it is beautifully located in the center of the city > (Le Lutrin is their restaurant which serves excellent food at reasonable > prices).  Danielle > > I’m looking for an inexpensive 3/4 star in Avignon, preferably an > old/quaint > > hotel. > You won’t get a cheap 3/4 star hotel anywhere in France!  There are nice > hotels in Avignon, like the Hotel du Palais des Papes (2 stars): check it > out at www.avignon-et-provence.com/hotel-le-lutrin-palais-des-papes; > everyone likes it, and it is beautifully located in the center of the city > (Le Lutrin is their restaurant which serves excellent food at reasonable > prices).  Danielle > The Palais des Papes is now part of the Mercure hotel chain.  The rooms are > acceptable for a three roof rating in Michelin.  The staff is very nice and the > beakfast is a good spread with all kinds of goodies.  However I am not aware of > a restaurant.  When we were there the restaurant was not operating and the ‘99 > Michelin lists the hotel as sans rest.".

Response:

I think Jack’s website lists hotels in Avignon, www.jack-travel.com Avignon is a major tourist destination and NOT inexpensive.  You might do better across the river in Villeneuve-l