Proprietor is a real "piece of work". Quoted me Euro 48 on the phone for a twin room then billed me Euro 67. Also charged me Euro 3.5 for parking my bike! Very shabby hotel despite good location but the very worst french opportunist, shoulder shrugging attitude. Don't stay at the Univers if you have any other option,

I have just returned from a night in L' Univers. The hotel is in a magnificent location as its right in the centre of Châtellerault. I have never experienced such a shabby hotel, the lobby is quite welcoming but once away from that part the hotel becomes dark, shabby and frankly dirty, the stair carpet looked as if it hadn't been vacuumed since 1963. Paint was peeling from walls and ceilings. It is in desperate need of a complete makeover. What is surprising, given the shabby state, is the cost of staying here. The prices shown at reception are: room only 42.50 Euro with shower, 53.00 with bath, factor in breakfast at 6.80 Euro each which consisted of a stale baguette and sorry looking croissant. And parking at 6.50 you'd be better staying at a chain. To sum up, yes its handy for the town, but very poor value for money.