La Mirande

A Charming Stay at a Truly Historic Gem Hôtel La Mirande is an unforgettable place—steeped in history, elegantly preserved, and full of character. While our room wasn't one of the signature ones with soaring ceilings or a canopy bed, it was still very nice: spacious, well-appointed, and full of thoughtful details that made the stay comfortable and relaxing. The atmosphere throughout the hotel is refined and peaceful, with a level of old-world charm that’s hard to find anywhere else. From the tranquil garden to the antique-filled sitting rooms, every corner feels like a step back in time—in the best way. The location, right next to the Palais des Papes, is unbeatable. And the staff were gracious and helpful throughout our stay. Highly recommend for anyone looking to soak in authentic French ambiance and timeless elegance. We hope to return someday and try one of those even grander rooms!

This hotel is very special. The rooms are decorated exquisitely and in keeping with the historical period. However the air conditioning was not working in my room the first two nights and there wasn’t another room available so sleeping was uncomfortable. The third day the electricity went out completely and I was moved to a much smaller room for the final night. Upon checking out no adjustment was made on the bill for the inconvenience or for the smaller and presumably less expensive room.

This is not a luxury hotel, it is more akin to a poorly run bed and breakfast. The air conditioning was not working in the hotel for our entire stay. There was no consistent hot water in the bathroom. The room reeked. The carpeting and linens were stained. We were advised not to use our balcony because opening the door to it would trigger the (broken) AC to turn off. Breakfast was terrible. Only the bread and eggs were edible. However, dinner was shockingly good considering how terrible everything else is at this hotel. Service was unacceptable. I saw the front desk staff refuse to allow other guests to hold their bags. The concierge seemed to lack basic knowledge about activities in the region. When I asked to leave the hotel and check into a new one (due to the broken AC and lack of hot water), I was told I would not receive a refund. Eventually, they gave half off the stay. It should've been refunded entirely.