ibis Grenoble Gare

I stayed for two nights, before and after my bus trip to Cannes for Christmas. Excellent place to stay for anyone arriving or leaving from Grenoble main railway station or bus station, both a short walk away. During winter season Actibus provides transport between this bus station and airport - tickets from railway station (and possibly online). Hotel located across road from river, and with view up to Bastille, and for my first night also of snow-covered mountains. Double glazing kept room quiet. First night delightfully spaceous double room. Slightly smaller room for second night. Both comfortable, clean and had everything I needed. The breakfast is generous with wide selection of food, including cereals, fruit of some kind, bread, toast, pastries, coffee, fruit juice and so on, and a generous time window for eating - no early morning rush needed! From the hotel it was easy to explore Grenoble on foot (there are trams) - after sampling the Christmas Market, I walked up to the Bastille, from where I saw Mt Blanc and other snow topped peaks. On my second visit, I went to the Musee Dauphinoise in a former convent, also perched up the cliffs above the river, where on one floor is a fascinating exhibition of life of the Mountain People in former times. Tantalisingly, there was not time for other museums or further exploration of the city. The staff were delightful, and very helpful.

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