Because we were arriving by train, we wanted a reasonably priced hotel within walking distance of the station. We got that... and more!
Yes, the decor is somewhat dated - orange and brown in the bedrooms and pale blue lustre bathroom fittings - but it all adds to the uniqueness of the place. In addition, naming each room after musical compositions (all ballets?) (1st floor), composers (2nd floor), dances (3rd floor) and sol-fa notes (4th floor) showed creativity and emphasised the music theme.
I read on a previous review that twin rooms may have more space than a double, so that's what we booked. And it was so! (We had a double for one night, later in the week.) Very comfortable beds and space to walk around.
Eveline at the front desk was an absolute gem! When we had trouble with our hire car, she went out of her way to understand my broken French and sympathise. She rang, Googled and reassured us. We felt as if someone cared! :)
Other front desk staff were able to help with a town map and directions to a laundromat. They greeted us by name as we passed the desk each day and provided a late night cup of tea and coffee (for a small charge) with cheerful good humour.
A breakfast area was set up on one side of the large lobby / lounge area. There was a good choice of cold food and some hot on offer - self-serve for 14 euros each. The lounge part of the lobby contained easy chairs and games - perhaps more suited to folk on bus tours who wanted to relax and get to know each other. In our 4 nights there, we saw evidence of two tour groups, but were not at all inconvenienced by the increase in guest numbers.
There is a form on the desk in the room asking guests to tell management if anything needs repairing. I left ours, stating that the lamp didn't work. On our return later that day, a note had been left with our key saying that the lamp did work, but the main light switch inside the door must be in the ON position. Prompt attention, indeed!
In short, it was a pleasure to stay at the Quality Hotel Harmonie and we unreservedly recommend it!
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