I was a little surprised how small our room was (we got one right by the stairs). The bathroom and room itself were o.k. for one night, but I wouldn't have stayed there much longer. The reason for staying there is because it was very close to the airport, where we took a Ryanair flight the next morning - we actually walked there, which was a little awkward because the pedestrian sidewalks are not continuous in that area, but it was only 10 minutes and not at all stressful. We could also have taken a taxi of course, but why rely on others and be stressed if they let you wait? Overall, it was quiet and clean enough, but slightly larger rooms and some minor renovations would have made it much nicer. The price was good though. And yes, there is a (not too fancy) mall with cell phone vendors and a (nice) McDonalds just five minutes on foot away, very convenient for the first or last day of a trip. Oh, and one more thing: It seems there is an automated reception / key vending machine outside, so it might be possible to get a room here on short notice at any time of the day. Not the seedy kind, I am thinking last-minute airport travelers whose flight got canceled etc.
- Balladins Carcassonne
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