I can't believe the hotel prices in Metz, and I checked out many hotels before booking. At 85 euros for a balcony room Hotel Escurial is barely two star, no fridge, meagre breakfast and appears to have been redecorated many years ago with the cheapest possible materials.

Our room was very clean, with a nice balcony and free WiFi, but that's all it had in its favour. The bed was small and very hard, the towels small and thin, the radiators didn't work. The bathroom is fine, with a good shower and plenty of hot water.

The hotel has no facilities apart from a drinks vending machine in the lounge.

We looked inside a couple of other Metz hotels (hoping to find a decent breakfast buffet) but they looked similar - shabby and run down.

Conveniently positioned on the edge of the old town. Public parking nearby. Unpretentious entrance and reception. Lift. Small, modest but clean room. Brightly lit modern bathroom (state tub or shower). Ample french buffet breakfast served in an attractive lounge.bar on the first floor. Fair price for a city-centre hotel.

The customer service was excellent! Friendly staff explaining directions to main sites. Hotel was very clean. We had a perfect balcony view overlooking the city. The breakfast nook area had a classy area and the cost of the breakfast was included in the price.

After 7 hours of driving back from the French Alps a stop over was needed. The hotel is very well located and easy to find from the motorway.

Very friendly assistance upon arrival and the lady also provided an excellent recommendation for an evening meal which was tasty, good value for money and great for teenagers!

The rooms are not particularly big (we didn't pay extra for the prestige rooms as indicated by another reviewer) but they are very clean and all you need for one night to rest and recoup.