Whilst the hotel is difficult to beat for proximity to the station, it is in need of some refurbishment and modernisation. The receptionist was helpful and pleasant but spoke limited english. We were not given the choice of smoking or non smoking room and were given a room that smelt strongly of smoke.

Overall the hotel was adequate (and quite cheap) for an overnight stop and probably comparable to or better than the other hotels near the station but I think I would venture towards the centre of perpignan if I was looking for a hotel again.

A Very good, traditional old-fashioned French hotel. If you're arriving by train in Perpignan as I did it couldn't be more convenient as it is just across the road from the station - Dali's 'centre of the world! We were given a very friendly welcome (the owners seem to be French in spite of a previous review which suggests the hotel is British-owned) and had a room at the back (away from the noise of the trains) overlooking a lovely courtyard. The room was fine, with old wooden furniture and a large bathroom. The reception area is very spacious, with comfortable chairs and a view out onto the courtyard, and the walls decorated with posters from Perpignan festivals over the years.

The owner recommended Le Perroquet, just around the corner, for supper and we had a good, very reasonable meal there. Aperitifs, catalan salads, with sardine and blood sausage (boudin catalan) or with anchovies, simple main course of lamb cutlets and a carafe of local red wine, desserts and coffee came to less than 45 euros for two.

Overall, a very good place to stay and only a 15-minute walk into the centre.

Going on the assumption we could do better than this nice-looking hotel facing the station, we started down a street offering many options. However, after looking at a few over-priced, seedy rooms, we headed back to the Paris-Barcelone. For almost the same price, we were given a clean, quiet room overlooking a courtyard, with private bath.

The British owner was helpful, jovial, and accommodating. We'd definitely return.

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