Hôtel Vendome

Very friendly and attentive host. Were able to park the car just outside the door (but only after the host removed the posts!...otherwise, impossible to do so).

No lift; we had to carry suitcases up three floors. Very basic, old and worn. Air conditioning in only one bedroom but not in the other, and sleeping with the open window led to mosquito bites and noise fro the street in the morning.

Location great as a mid point for Provencal points of interests.

Unloading and loading luggage not convenient - tiny little space in which to back your foreign car into. Don't like to leave key with the front desk open for all to take. The front desk man was not at all happy that we took our keys with us by accident one day. Maid service leaves occupied room doors wide open while cleaning. I did not like the lack of concern for security. Also, in the description of the rooms, it lead me to believe that some rooms opened to the patio - not true, however, the windows opened to the patio. Rooms very out dated. I am sensitive to scents and the linens were washed with very heavyily perfumed detergents. Bed was extremely hard. I do not recommend.

Central location in Salon de Provence. Parking was only extra at 6 euros at nearby carpark but 5 eurs per day cheaper than the normal rate. Continental breakfast was excellent value served by the firendly host. Air conditioninng. No lift for older people but not a major problem. good for touring Aix, Avignon or Arles areas.

Room decor and bedding was a bit tired and needed freshening up - room was a but stuffy. Town of Salon is pretty sleepy.

Position of the hotel is fantastic because You are always in the near of everything. Especially if You are in Salon-de-Provence for festival is very worth to have this advantage.

The hotel owner was so proud of the fact that he does not speak any other language beside of French.