This hotel looks traditional. It is well kept, quiet and clean. The staff were helpful. My room was spacious, well appointed and comfortable except for the cold floor tiles ( in October). It had a large bathroom. There is no lift; staff will help to carry bags. It has an upmarket restaurant serving fine food which appears to be as... More

4 of us travelled to Mende to watch the EWC final round and we were given the 2 basement rooms in the Annex. The hotel owner went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable, moving his own car on 3 occassions so that we could have off-street parking. When we enquired about Tea and Coffee facilities in the... More

The Hotel de France was exceptional - exceptional rooms, exceptional service and such a great location in the beautifully maintained town of Mende. Off the main road but well worth it. we travelled from Annecy in the Alps to Mende and then down to Barcelona via the lovely Gorges du Tarn. Well worth the detour! Enjoyed a couple of days... More

We have travelled all over France and it is rare to come across a hotel with a restaurant as fine as this one. A delicious and beautifully presented three course meal for 31 euros. I note a previous reviewer paid 31 euro for a four course meal here in 2008 so the prices have hardly gone up since that time!... More

Mende is a small mountain town almost totally closed on a Sunday when we arrived. The Hotel de France provided a nice big room (grande confort). We took the half pension deal which provided dinner and breakfast. The dinner was excellent with small dish tastings pre and post entree as well as after desert. The chef obviously was proud of... More

We stayed here for four nights to take advantage of the Gorges du Tarn area. Hotel has been re-fitted to a high standard, is very clean and the owner and his team were very firendly and helpful. We ate in the restaurant one evening and the food and service was excellent. You can eat more cheaply in town (but we... More

Dont get me wrong, this is undoubtedly a good hotel, in an interesting old town. It's clean and well run and it has some character. I just think a little moderation to the ecstatic reviews on this site might be no bad thing, because there are some drawbacks. Service was patchy for us. We arrived at supper time, and there... More

We were greeted warmly on our arrival and shown to our large comfortable room which was one of the best rooms we have ever stayed in whilst in France.The evening meal was delicious and exquisitely prepared.Luc, the proprietor, was a charming host and the waiting staff were very pleasant.The ambience was very relaxing.If we are ever back in this area... More

The Hotel De France is located in the heart of Mende, just off the ring road. There are numerous restaurants, cafes, cash machines, shops and a Post Office all within easy walking distance of the hotel. Our “grand confort” room on the first floor was beautifully and expensively furnished with quality bathroom fittings including a huge claw foot bath. There... More