Hôtel de la Cité
Place Auguste-Pierre Pont, Carcassonne, France
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Carcassonne is the largest walled citadel in Europe, and the Hotel de la Cité sits behind the ancient fortifications, with the Romanesque Château Comtal and the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Nazaire as its neighbors.
Though the citadel’s ramparts date back to the 13th century, and the original Roman village some seven hundred years before that, the Hotel de la Cité is not quite one hundred years old. In its current incarnation as a member of the MGallery Collection, however, it looks like something straight out of the 15th century, the rooms packed with antique furniture and ornate woodwork, and stained-glass windows adding color to the sunlight.
Some rooms open onto balconies or terraces overlooking the ramparts of the citadel, while others look out windows onto the narrow cobblestone streets — only conveniences like air contitioning, satellite television and spacious modern bathrooms break the illusion of time travel.
The Michelin-starred Barbacane restaurant is, for many, almost worth the trip in itself; you haven’t had cassoulet until you’ve had it here, and the chef is available for lessons, in case you’d like to attempt your own. A more casual brasserie and summertime terrace restaurant round out the gastronomic options, and guests sip cocktails to the tune of gentle piano accompaniment in the library bar. The only downside is that, sooner or later, you have to return to the twenty-first century, at least until you can spare the time to visit again.
How to get there:
Hotel de la Cite is approximately a one-hour drive from Toulouse Blagnac International Airport. You can reach the hotel by train from Toulouse in a little over an hour as well. Please contact customerservice@tablethotels.com to arrange train station and airport transfers.
- 61 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Secluded
- 6 Guest Reviews
- Hôtel de la Cité
- Place Auguste-Pierre Pont
- Carcassonne, France
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour front desk
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Spa
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6 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Richard
- Stayed August 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
For a weekend in Carcassonne, it really can't be outdone - the views from the balcony were great, the room was very nice (traditional), and the restaurant was solid. I had complex and urgent business to get done during the weekend: the front desk staff were very very helpful and kept everything straight.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Chris
- Stayed August 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The hotel went out of their way to make us happy, upgrading the room on arrival and a couple of other enticements. The location is fantastic, and although the streets of the citadel are busy with tourists throughout the day, the hotel has plenty of quiet and private spaces to relax. The tasting menu at the main restaurant was great and the service impeccable.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Dan
- Stayed September 2009
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
the location is outstanding
What the hotel could do better:
the rooms seem tired and the hotel is desperately in need of a renovation or update.
