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Reviews of Hotel Vauban

Hotel Vauban
9 quai Vauban, Besancon, Doubs

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely staff, and very comfortable (firm) beds. Lots of great restaurants and shops around.

8/10 Good

Jerold, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms disorganized lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice room and pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Guy E

Liked: Cleanliness
A 3 star hotel without a 24 hour desk. The front doors are locked during the mid-day until 2 or 3 pm, not really sure. The front door is on a narrow walkway beside the river that is used by many single men; sitting, eating, drinking. Also, that front door and walkway face the very hot afternoon sun. The hotel is totally run by one man who also runs two restaurants that open to the other side of the building (the plaza) and it seems he is a primary cook for those restaurants. The restaurant kitchens are in the basement and exhaust their kitchens to the front door walkway. Breakfast is very minimal. Room was small, clean and quiet. The location is very good, in the heart of Besancon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from M. FADLI on 11 Jul 2023
Votre commentaire s’apparente à de la désinformation :-La réglementation n’impose pas une présence continue à la réception, mais un minimum de 13 heures par jour.-La porte de l’hôtel est toujours fermée, d’où la présence d’un interphone, avec une présence permanente dans le bâtiment.-Le check in se fait à partir de 14h00, et pourtant vous avez disposé de votre chambre à 13h00.-L’hôtel donne sur le quai Vauban classé au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. Il est fréquenté par beaucoup de gens et pas seulement que par les célibataires.-Malgré mes aptitudes au travail hors normes, votre appréciation sur la gestion de l’hôtel combiné avec les 2 restaurants relève de la pure imagination.-L’hôtel Vauban propose un petit déjeuner complet à 12, quand les autres hôtels de même catégorie le proposent entre 13 et 17.Je regrette que vous n’ayez pas sut tirer profit des singularités de l’hôtel Vauban que la quasi majorité des clients apprécient.

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erkki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, friendly staff, newly renovated and clean room. Superb breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nobody had advised us that the property is in a pedestrian only area - must park 4 blocks away. It's a bare bones property, very very simple rooms. Great location and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Susan Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central hotel & restaurant
We loved this hotel and the French restaurant attached (we didn't try the Italian one but other guests recommended it). Staff really went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. We had great view of square, others had view of river.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Vancouver, BC Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The very pleasant and helpful owner not only runs an excellent hotel but two restaurants in the same building. The room was clean and reasonably priced with excellent air conditioning. The location is perfect and central to this very interesting area of Besancon. parking available close by at parking Pasteur if you have a car. Both the Hotel Vauban and this beautiful city are highly recommended. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotiel is very decent, our room was clean and spacious with comfortable beds. The parking is in the shopping centre (a few minutes walking distance). Can be definitely recommended for staying.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facility and location. No parking, difficult to get to by car, advised no wifi working upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Disliked: Staff & service
For other travellers from North America who are arriving by car: Besancon is confusing to get around in a vehicle as the streets are narrow, not on a grid pattern, and a lot of them are one way. For this hotel it’s easier to set your gps to parking nearby (200m-500m) and walk over to the hotel bringing your luggage with you. There is currently construction in the area of the hotel, so it makes it more difficult to manoeuvre around by car. The front door is clear we buzzed in using the small silver button on the speaker beside the door with the hotel name on it. The reception area often doesn’t have anyone there and there is no signage or bell to alert anyone that you need assistance so be prepared to wait for 20 minutes. There were small white flies in our room but they were not bothersome and mostly stayed by the window. Other than the above mentioned the hotel was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Hotel Vauban on 19 May 2018
Dear Kelly, Thank you for having some of your time to give us your experience. It's true that the traffic plan in Besancon is not easy. It is the reason that all informations you need are on our website. About the reception, information was given that you could call anytime from the room by dialing 100. There is always someone in the building to help you. About flies, before your arrival there is not. If you open the window, they are then attracted by the light. The distance hotel-parking is less than 170m Best Regards

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't miss this unassuming gem!
Hotel is in a fantastic location with the river on one side and an interesting street on the other. Our initial booking for one night was unexpectedly extended to four and we can't fault the service we have received here. There is no bar or restaurant within the hotel but step outside and the choice is amazing within a few meters. The Hotel Vauban offers continental breakfast with a good selection. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the bathrooms extremely modern. We feel very fortunate to have found this unassuming gem.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Swindon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A return trip to the Hotel Vauban and the fact that we have returned on more than one occasion says it all!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, great hotel owner!
Hotel owner is very pleasant, very helpful! Very nice hotel !

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel and great personal experience
A small hotel on the river in the center of town. The owner and the staff were extremely helpful. Located the best, not tourist and not overly expensive restaurants. Helped to organize visits to sights. Answered all questions. They gave very personal service to everyone. Definitely a hotel I would stay ata again.

10/10 Excellent

mathieu, Montréal, Québec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Perfect Hotel
This is the hotel we are all looking for. Friedly, clean, perfectly organized and located. Right downtown Besançn, where you want to be. Only issue : parking is quite a challenge. But it would be the same for any hotel located downtown in Besançon.

10/10 Excellent

kennethbohman, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
top notch standard
sevice, cleanliness, room standard all to perfection. stylish bathroom. even got an apology for a fault that did not matter to me. has two restaurants though I didn't try either myself. read the address literally as the entrance does face the river unlike surrounding buildings that face the square.

8/10 Good

Chloe, Ashford

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Private central hotel
Comfortable central stay in Besancon.

10/10 Excellent

Mah, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, I will stay again!
VERY helpful staff, great location, very clean, great restaurant. I would definitely recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

justinsf, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location
Very comfortable and central hotel, recently renovated with friendly staff. English spoken if needed. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
A perfect stay and great value for the price. Great location, great room, service, free internet, no complaints at all.

10/10 Excellent

Hester, N. Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bijou but brilliant
Located on the quayside and within easy walking distance of shops , bars and restaurants, Hotel Vaubin was a little treasure. The room wasn't huge but the beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was beautifully appointed. Special commendation goes to the hair dryer which was a "proper " one and not one of those hideous fitted ones which most women loathe! We didn't eat in the hotel but the facilities looked clean and pleasant and the staff member who dealt with us couldn't have been more charming and helpful. Parking was in the local public carpark and was only 1€ per night. If I were to return to this area I would most certainly book Vaubin again.

8/10 Good

Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very kind host!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel simple et coquet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Belle surprise
Un hôtel 3 * de très bonne qualité. Le petit-déjeuner buffet est très correct. L'accueil est très sympathique et de bons conseils.Très bien situé près du musée des beaux arts. Un e belle adresse
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bastien

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon séjour
Hôtel idéalement situé et très propre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small hotel was just a nice surprice. Amazing location and view from the room. And a very welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

olivier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nette kamers, om de hoek van de stad en aardig personeel. Ontbijt klein, maar lekker en voldoende.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

evelyne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra hotell i fransk stad
Trevligt hotell i Besancon. Fin utsikt över floden och trevliga rum. Frukosten helt ok (12 euro) och hotellet har två restauranger. Vi åt dock på annat ställe…tyst och lugnt på rummet/i huset. Billig parkering i p-hus i närheten!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

François

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent petit-déjeuner déjeuner avec œufs à notre choix et jus d’orange fraîchement pressé.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

ALEXANDRA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Découverte agréable de Besançon.
Séjour agréable, proche du centre de Besançon. Chambre sous les combles très sympathique mais un peu chaude avec la climatisation en défaut.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

antoine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rémi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hôtel d'une rare propreté à Besançon
Deux nuits parfaites dans cet hôtel charmant. Les chambres sont spacieuses et très propres. Le gérant serviable et agréable. Le petit déjeuner simple, mais efficace, avec la possibilité d'avoir des oeufs brouillés sur demande. La localisation est idéale. Les fenêtres bien isolées, donc le calme réside dans la chambre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

François

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-marc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merci pour l'accueil
Hyper centre ville, proche de tout ! Très bon petit déjeuner, nombreux restaurants autour...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon rapport qualité/prix
2ème séjour de l'année pour une nuit. Propre, pdj ok avec possibilité d'avoir de vrais oeufs, proche du centre à pied. le parking à proximité prend 1€ seulement pour la nuit. Seul bémol, le lit de la chambre simple est vraiment fait pour une seule personne, pas très grande Et le pdj à partir de 6h30 au lieu de 7h serait un plus pour moi. j'y retournerai sans problème
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Herve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
UN séjour correct dans un établissment bien placé
Un séjour correct dans un établissement bien placé en plein centre de Besançon. Il n'y a pas d'accès en voiture car l'hotel est situé en zone à circulation restreinte. Mais un parking (public et un euros la nuit) se situe à 200m. Accueil et petit déjeuner correct.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tres bon sejour
Tres bon sejour, je recommande. Pas de bruit, chambre tres propre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022