Premiere Classe Brive La Gaillarde Ouest

Improvements over Ibis Budget: You could probably swing a small cat in the room if you tried hard, The beds were only firm not like concrete (I like a firm bed and found these OK, many will hate them) and the desk was probably just about big enough to work at if you happened to be on a business trip. The walls seemed quite thick so it was fairly quiet until all the van drivers reversed out of the car park spaces in the morning. The door on the toilet/shower cubicle is opaque so you can have some privacy from your companions(s) when using it.

Air conditioning was too noisy at a setting that made the room comfortable. Toilet/shower fan didn't work. Shower drained so slowly it appeared that it was about to overflow and flood the room. Too similar to Ibis budget rooms which I have sworn never to use ever again.

Price very low. Easy check-in. Nice young man at reception desk. Dog was welcome.

Building and grounds looked run-down. Room very dark and had a stale odor. Whole place had a neglected air about it. Lots of traffic noise outside. As a single female traveler, didn't feel safe. This chain of hotels used to be better. Won't use again.