This small hotel is not small in amenities and service. I made my reservation several weeks in advance, and I selected the Claridge's because of its ideal proximity to the train and bus stations (la gare et la gare routiere). Gian Maria, the reception desk clerk, assured me via email that I could ship some personal items that I didn't want to carry on the GR5 trail ahead to the hotel. I had planned on spending 2 nights at the hotel, but since I finished my trek a couple of days early, I spent 4 nights there.
I try to adhere tp the South Beach Diet, which flies in the face of traditional French breakfast, which is high in calories and low in fiber and protein. I asked the proprietor if he knew of a nearby restaurant where I might be able to order an omelette for breakfast. He thought and shook his head. Then he said, "I'll tell you what tomorrow morning I'll get some eggs, and I'll make you an omelette. I can get the eggs at 8:00. Would 9:00 be a good time for breakfast?" Each morning I sat down to a breakfast of delicious coffee and an omelette.
Starting my second day at the hotel, each employee there addressed me by my name, and the proprietor and two reception desk clerks always knew my room number when I came in.
The rooms are small according to typical American expectations, and the hotel has a 2-star rating. But the noise control, climate control, and immaculate rooms make this a 3-star experience. The way that the staff treated me was what I would expect in a 5-star hotel.