crazyfamilyof4

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hi.
my family and I are looking at staying in carcassone for just a night and was wondering from these which would be best. I am thinking the first but that is also the most expensive. Of course if you feel there might be a better place please feel free to share.

http://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/de-l...863027e4ed35X5


http://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/t3-4...63027e4ed35X15

many thanks
Claire

dugi_otok

We stayed at Chateau De Palaja, 5 min away. It was real nice.

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Rastaguytoday

Personally, I would stay in the old city of Carcassonne.

In my first trip to Europe, I stayed, by accident, in a Best Western hotel. I laughed for 15 minutes after I checked in and found out.

It turns out that Best Westerns in Europe are loosely linked local hotels that are individually owned. I've stayed in 5-6 differen BW Hotels, and have enjoyed them all.

That being said, the Hotel Donjon inside the old walled city is very nice. I've stayed at this hotel 2-3 times.

Here's a TA link. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...oussillon.html

If you only have the one night, stay inside of the city walls. It's much quieter at night and is a great place for an after dinner stroll.

crazyfamilyof4

goodmorning and thank you for those suggestions! <<<dugi>>> it looks beautiful but $500+ a night is just too much
and

<<<rastaguytoday>>> I saw that place .. . a saw a friend of a friend said it was horrible and next to a pub??? also we will have a car and need parking??? But I do like the idea of an after dinner walk.

DId you not like my suggestions?

Thanks

mimipam

We stayed in Hotel Montmercy. Room was small but nice. Located immediately just outside wall (just across the street). It was just redone when I was there maybe three years ago.

crazyfamilyof4

Thanks mimipam . .. was it easy to get into the old wall??? so to speak???

dugi_otok

Sorry,I messed up the link. It priced 2 family rooms. You only need one.

The family rooms are 2 bedroom suites( 700 sq ft) a queen bed in one bedroom and 2 twins in the other bedroom.
1 × Family Suite (4 Persons) $269.81
We stayed 5 persons in that room.They brought in another twin bed.

Here is TripAdvisor

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...oussillon.html


Booking.com


http://www.booking.com/searchresults...621354431101c7

just27

I've stayed both inside the walls (Best Western) and outside (Mercure) and they were both good. The parking was free at the Mercure ... I don't remember if there was an additional fee at the Best Western, only that we had to park outside the walls until after a certain time, then they let us drive into the old city.

crazyfamilyof4

hi <<<dugi >>> looks fantastic! As it is just for a night do you not think inside the wall would be better? Seems a lot of people like the Best Western? However the idea of moving cars etc might be a bit annoying so I guess outside the wall would be better???

Thanks just27 . . .we have 2 small children with us so what do you think would be better?

just27

We didn't move our car, once it was inside the walls; it just stayed parked until we left. With two small children, you'd be okay in either place (the Mercure has a pool, it that's appealing) ... but, I would caution you about letting them climb the walls (so to speak!). I couldn't believe they would allow people to walk up the crumbling steps, and along the narrow ramparts, with scary drop-offs! (Been living in the US too long, when everything looks like a law suit waiting to happen.)

crazyfamilyof4

Would be kinda funny to see my hubby doing this! Since I am sure he will feel like this! hahaha!

did you find the best western ok then? I know it's just for a night so I want to be somewhere where we can do evening walks etc

HappyTrvlr

I agree with staying inside the walls. We stayed at Bestwestern Donjon too and I recommend staying in the main building. We were given a room in their annex which at first we thought was very nice, newly done. However, it was very nosiy as it's right next to a very noisy youth hostel so little sleep there for us.Request main building. One night in Carcassone is enough.I don't remeber any problems with the car and parked it inside the walls.

dugi_otok

I did not like your previous 3 hotels that you were considering for various reasons . But I like the Best Western Le Donjon very much. They do have a family room for 295 euros, or 236 euros no change, no refund. I do not know availability for your date. May be in the annex.

I do not know if they can accommodate the four of you in a regular room. You will have to ask. So if they have a room at a price that you are willing to pay I say go for it.

http://www.hotel-donjon.com/

I would not worry about the parking, I am sure they will move your luggage from and to your car. Make sure you see the la cite at night, from a distance, as it is quite a sight.

Back to the hotel Chateau Palaja. It is owned and operated by a couple with young children. I am positive that it will be very kid friendly, and they will make your stay a wonderful experience.

crazyfamilyof4

ooohhh . . .just need to decide then!

It will be between those 2 though.

I know both have there positives.

Thanks everyone! This is going to be such a wonderful trip and I have all of you to thank!

iris1745

If you stay inside the walls, look for 'your hotel' shuttle in the parking lot just outside the walls.

They will shuttle you to the hotel and park your car.

Rastaguytoday

I don't remember a pub being next to the hotel.

Please remember, that 90+% of the tourists are gone by the time it gets to evening. Hard to imagine a pub being active and noisy, as it would be mostly those few locals that stay inside the city.

crazyfamilyof4

thanks for that!!!

mimipam

The Montmercy is just a short walk and yes it is easy to get inside. The entrance is right there.

crazyfamilyof4

ok so it looks like it will either be the Best Western Le Donjon - where we have to all share a room . .but for one night I am sure it'll be fine - I'll check out your recommendation as well mimpam .. I like the idea of an evening walk . .I assume it's a safe place for walks with the kids

crazyfamilyof4

oh and I am waiting to hear about http://www.hotelduchateau-carcassonn...uk/galerie.htm not sure on the prices but it looks great and has what we are looking for