Do not let the rating fool you!

The question here is "What criteria is required to earn star rating in Grenoble, France?" This dump would hardly register 1-2 in the US! My husband and I stayed here with another couple for a few nights this past week and were shocked to see the state of this "4 star" hotel. The smell in the hallways, common areas and rooms reeked of cheap room deodorizer that had no way to ventilate. The stagnant air was stifling throughout the entire hotel. Overall, the wallpaper was dark, the carpet a total disaster, the beds were sagging in the middle and the room decor was dated, dreary and totally uncomfortable. Paint and wallpaper were peeling from ceilings and walls everywhere...

The absolute most inexcusable factor was the blatant rudeness of the hotel owner whose presence was looming and haunting the poor staff (who were very nice and accommodating!). This man yelled at my husband and his friend for putting their bicycles were the staff had instructed them to put them (in a meeting room that was not being used nor did it look like it had seen any activity in years). He walked around with a most disagreeable disposition and alienating all who had the misfortune of encountering him. Please research another hotel in this charming, sweet town! I am sure there are better!!!