We were supposed to stay one night, but Vichy held us in her spell, so we needed to find another hotel. We visited a few and decided to stay at the Midlands. This is a hotel which has a loyal clientele which returns year after year for their spa cure. They offer 3 week packages to fit a 3 week-cure.

They are centrally located, in a quite side street, just off Les Halles des Sources and in the centre which offers some amazing shopping. They have a pleasant lounge and sitting areas in the entrance lobby. There is a (slow) lift. They have excellent food and a decent choice of daily (fixed) menus which are served in a pleasant dinning room. As their customers stay on average for 3 weeks, their guests are all allocated their own table and guests keep their bottle of wine on the table.

The rooms are nice, clean, all different and most are en-suite. However, they have a range of rooms with jacuzzis or power-showers. They have two categories of prices, depending if one has a 'special' superior bathroom. We were not aware that there was any internet connection in the rooms.

The staff is friendly and attentive. The family who runs it is fully involved. Overall, this hotel is value for money and the food justifies a choice of staying there with half-board.