The headline say's it all really. Thin walls, cheap furnishings and a feeling of penny pinching.

Travelling from Brittany to the Southwest, I intended to spend the night in Niort, but there was not a bed to found in that city. So I went on to Saintes and found the Hôtel de l'Avenue with a high ranking. It is small (15 rooms), on a main street but quiet, simple but pleasant, with a little balcony to... More

We have used this hotel frequently as we like to dine out & enjoy the wine so to book a hotel is cheaper than taxi fare,very friendly staff,clean & comfortable hotel,we only ever do 1 night but have never had a problem,parking secure,have always been lucky enough to get room with balcony over restaurant below.& even enjoyed a late bottle... More

This was a quaint hotel. It was not the fanciest hotel I've ever stayed in but it was by far the most friendly. It has no elevator but there are only 1 to 2 flights of stairs depending where your room is. We had a big room with a view facing the Abbey. We also had a smaller room facing... More