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1 rue Paul Eluard, 58640 Varennes-Vauzelles, France (Formerly Relais Akena Hotel Magdalena)
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3.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Toronto, Canada
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
“Most pleasantly surprised”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

Our family stayed one night at the Brit Hotel Magdalena during a 21 day / 14 city vacation through France, Spain and Portugal. I had left making hotel reservations until the very last moment, so there were very few choices for accommodations. While this hotel was the least expensive of the 14, we were pleasantly surprised. The room was large, clean, and most important quiet. I am a very light sleeper, but didn't hear a thing all night. Perhaps it was because our room was not facing the road. The furniture was not very old.

Parking is ample, and free. We did not use the dining facilities, but there are many choices within a close radius. If we come back for visit, this hotel

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“OK - but beware the renovation works!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2010

We needed a base for a couple of nights as we were travelling in the area. This hotel is uninspiring and basic, located on the outskirts with lots of other hotels, but has ample free parking, and is easy to find from the autoroute (come off the N77 at junction 33 and it's 5 minutes down on the left). The owners were very pleasant. However they were in the process of renovating the rooms and the drilling and banging kicked off at 7.30am every morning which left us somewhat aggravated! No-one told us that this would be happening when we booked, which left a bit of a bad taste in the mouth. Also, the room was freezing cold despite the radiators being on constant. I mean REALLY cold! So I would say these were the negative points. If you book, try and get a room on the 3rd or 4th floor as these have already been renovated. We were on the 2nd and in the thick of it. However, the owners were very pleasant and although we can't comment on the food as we did not eat there, they were happy to make us a (much needed!) WARM cup of tea in the evenings etc, free of charge. I think we were just unlucky going when we did. Leave it six months - get the renovation out of the way (as well as the cold weather), and then I'm sure it will be fine. I must say, the bed needed replacing as it dipped in the middle, but the shower was great !

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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First time (2006) we found it by chance, 2007 we planned our route so as to use it. Now found your site while planning a trip elsewhere and wanting to find other hotels in this chain.
Commercial district on the outskirts of town, modern 'shoe-box' building with ample parking, unguarded but in an area that seemed safe as most places.
Staff friendly and helpful; public areas and our room well furnished and clean; restaurant with good selection (breakfast and evening meal) perfectly adequate, inded well above average for a budget hotel.
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  • Liked — Excellent value for money and in the right place for our journey
  • Stayed September 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Stayed September 2007
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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1 rue Paul Eluard, 58640 Varennes-Vauzelles, France (Formerly Relais Akena Hotel Magdalena)
Price range (per night):* INR3,232 - 4,013

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