We stayed here on our way the the Riviera by car. In retrospect I should have stayed in Lyon.

The hotel is very modern with a lovley courtyard. The room ultra modern..that was not a problem though the bath in the middle of the bedroom was a little bit "emporers new clothes".

The staff are helpful.

The problem is it is situated in a horrid street in a very unimpressive town. Valance has no charm what so ever and you could be in any semi industrial town anywhere in Europe. Remembering what this hoyel costs.

Ther acclaimed restuarnt is fine... thats why most people come but its is NOT SO SPECIAL as to make a detour. You can get just as good food in Lyon or the south without haveing to go to Valence. You will be bored waiting for you evening meal... because there is really nothing else to do.

Breakfast sub standard... full of sweet pastries..no savouries and they want 3 euros extra for scrambled eggs....outragous when you are paying what you have to to stay there.

All in all not a bad place but I really would not bother again..the food was ok ..far from outstanding. And thats was a dissappointment because thats what people make the trip to this run down dreary town for.