We stayed four nights at the Roi Rene for a conference, so again we were staying on OPM (other people's money). Our room was adequate--window overlooked the pool, but no balcony. A/C was fine. The bed was reasonably comfortable, except for the divide down the middle (it was two twin mattresses put together to make a king). Carpeting was stained, but otherwise things were clean enough.
The desk staff was extremely helpful--especially Murielle. She booked a TGV ticket for us and helped with restaurant reservations. All the staff spoke English well, and the location is great--three blocks or so to Cours Mirabeau and the old city just beyond.
If I were staying on my nickel, I might investigate one of the hotels in the old quarter, but really, this was just fine. The pool was a nice touch, but very cold for my American thermostat.

We got this Hotel through the tourist office. Our room was standard but good size, tv, mini bar, street not too loud (slept with window open). Bedlinen clean, Bathroom clean but worn off, with primitive plastic curtain (2 star level) but towells very good quality, even 2 bathropes and flip-flops for going down to the (outside and heated) pool. There is in-the- house parking (payed 14 Eur extra) but first class service to help with luggage. Breakfast was a deception. Beside the good service and the possibility to jump in the pool between your visits to town, it was conveniently located within short distance to the main museums and attractions. The Hotel is ok for a short stay.

Old hotel needs to be renovated. Hallway smells of stale smoke. Seems to be popular with businessmen. Small rooms. Toilet stall is in separate room opposite of shower room/tub. Buffet food is ok. Bathroom and fixtures is also older. Good location for walking to main streets.
If you stay at this hotel, expect a 2 or 3 star quality hotel room. But room was fairly clean and staff was helpful. English was not a problem at the front desk. The hotel was supposed to have renovated the rooms Dec 2005, but no renovation has started yet.
No English channels on TV.

Stayed here September 2005 for a week with a travel group from the U.S..

I thought the room adequate, nothing beyond. This hotel does a large business with travel groups. Our group, including my wife and I, had several breakfasts and dinners here. I learned my lesson, early; I had a glass of mediocre white wine at the bar; 7 Euros. Went across the street to a bistro, had a glass of white wine and 2 Cassis for less than 7 E.

The staff in the hotel restauarant was, charitably, hopelessly inept. They were continually at sea regarding even setting the table with proper silverware. The breakfast buffet in the morning, which was barely adequate, continually ran out of various contents, which, if replacement occurred, was haphazard. Hotel location was OK, within walking distance of shops, and the various open air markets that occurred. Internet use was a ripoff. I don't remember what the charge was, but it was excessive.

I would not recommend this place, nor would I return.