Planned a weekend trip to Aix-les-Bains to 'take the waters' at Golden Tulip and the connected Spa, only to find out upon trying to enter the spa that they required extra purchases special swimsuits totaling EU 28. The Hotel staff was not helpful in explaining why there was this requirement, or why these charges were not clear when booking, and wouldn't let us cancel the room either.
Overall, while the room was clean and comfortable, and breakfast was decent, the property was not managed to the same level as other four-star properties in France: laundry carts were left in the hallways for hours, signage to breakfast was unclear, and the grounds needed better upkeep. Perhaps fine for a business trip, but not for a weekend getaway.