Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Jules César
Bd. des Lices, Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13200, France
A 17th-century Carmelite convent provides an intriguing backdrop for fashion designer Christian Lacroix's fantaisie interiors, which feature ultramodern color schemes, large (sometimes jarring) motifs, and furnishings in a jumble of periods and styles. The rooms go from a wildly imaginative style on the first floor to "exuberant Provençal style" on the second to a more restrained "monastic" style on the third. Many rooms overlook a quiet courtyard, and the downstairs spa and pool are a nice way to wind down from a day of touring—perhaps before your meal at Lou Marquès, the hotel's gastronomic restaurant. The hotel's central location on the main market street makes exploring Arles's famous Saturday marché a breeze.
PROS
- central location
- lovely spa and pool
- beautiful gardens
CONS
- indifferent staff
- parking not included in price
- mod-Baroque decor can be distracting
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Rate Includes: No Meals