To be fair, we picked this hotel because we could get a triple room near the train station and did not expect much. Our expectations were met - it is not much. When we arrived, the woman at the desk was charming and sweet and efficient. We proceeded to our room and found a MAN in our bed, much to our dismay!! This fellow was a "work"man and had a light fixture off the wall in the bathroom and apparently needed a break. His cigarettes and snack were on the desk. The one of our party who speaks the best French proceeded downstairs to protest this development and request a different room. A new person was at the desk and was rude and not willing to deal with the matter. In the meantime, the startled worker was gathering his things, a chamber maid arrived and changed the pillow case. The workers got into an argument. Eventually, the nice lady (manager on duty, perhaps?) showed up, joined the argument, and then asked if we had a problem. When told that we found a man in the room, sleeping, to be a problem, she offered to have the room put in order and provided us with some colas in the lobby while we waited. We were only staying one night and needed the train station convenience, so we stayed.

The breakfast was stale and meager and seemed purchased from a supermarket - packaged croissants, for instance, instead of fresh baked. Most of the area was set for a tour and we were admonished not to sit at a pre-set table. The baked goods for the tour sat out for hours on individual plates - I hope the poor tour members got better baked goods elsewhere during their trip!!

In fairness to those who mention the neighborhood, it seems safe. If you have traveled Europe by rail, you will find what you expect. Yes, there are "adult-oriented shops" but I've seen them all over Europe near the stations and ports. They did not seem inordinately randy. No "clientele" were observed. This area is not the tourist area, but more for the transient traveler.

Also, it will be interesting to read the future reviews of this hotel, as the whole thing seems to be under random renovation. Perhaps it will get spruced up, and then it may have some charm.

To start with this hotel does not look like a hotel seen from the outside. When we arrived we had to leave our luggages since it was early for check in. There is no luggage room available and these had to be left in the breakfast room which seemed unattended. The lift to the rooms merely has space for one person and a large luggage and most of the time was out of order. The rooms were okay, just a small problem with the space since the wardrobe was too small and no drawers were available. The bathroom was comfortable and not small, probably the best thing in the room. The staff was really friendly and ready to help. The location wasn't bad either, just a 15 minute walk from the promenade, 5 minute walk from the train station and 10 minutes for the restaurants.

I will not recommend this hotel to anyone and in particular to families with children. I did not feel safe in the area or in the hotel. There several XXX-rated enterprises right near the hotel. We were absolutely disappointed and shortned our trip to just one night. Brochures and pictures of the hotel that I found on the internet misrepresent it completely.

I stayed at the hotel March 2005, and was pleasantly surprised, being my first visit to France and having read comments from travelers of the "french standards in hotels." I expected an untidy, small cramped room, and uncomfortable bed. However, my room was clean and roomy, the bed was small for a queen, but was comfortable, there was a small fridge which was handy, but I could have used a little more closet space. The bath was clean, good water pressure and hot water supply in the shower. I had a back veiw of typical french buildings but I enjoyed being able to paint the landscape from the mini-balcony. The staff speaks fairly good english and are freindly and helpful. The maid had to be left a note to change the sheets (I stayed 9 days) but freindly and willing to accomodate. The hotel has 24 hour reception desk and a security buzz in at night, which I liked. I didn't try the breakfast, so I can't comment on it. It is a little bit of a walk to Old Town and the beach, but I walked it daily and had a wonderful time. It is located between the two main boulevards, Jean Medicin and Gambetta which made it easier to navigate since I seemed to get lost easily on all the small streets. I would have preferred to have been closer to Old Town but I got a great deal on the price and would stay again at this hotel.