42 rue du Faubourg Madeleine, 21200 Beaune

Hôtel de la Cloche

Name: Hôtel de la Cloche
Address: 42 rue du Faubourg Madeleine, Beaune, 21200, FR
Price range: 112 EUR
Rating: 4.15

Hotel 3-star in Beaune

Presentation

In the heart of Beaune, a three-minute walk from the Hospices, the Hôtel de la Cloche preserves the memory of a 16th-century coaching inn. Push open the gate and the street already fades behind the foliage of a garden planted with century-old trees.

On the garden level, five rooms open directly onto the lawn, each with its own terrace. The others enjoy small secluded spots further away, in the shade, where you can set down your coffee or evening drink without worrying about the noise from the street.

As you go up through the floors, each room tells a slightly different story. Exposed beams here, bare stone there, floral wallpaper further on, oak furniture that has weathered the decades without losing its splendour. Air conditioning and soundproofing have been added discreetly, as has satellite TV, without ever betraying the spirit of the place. Some larger family rooms can accommodate up to four people and are designed with visitors with reduced mobility in mind.

In the morning, breakfast can be taken in the dining room, in your room, on the terrace or directly in the garden depending on the weather. It is served at an additional cost to the room rate, which at least leaves you free to skip it on a bright sunny day and head straight to a café in the city centre.

There is no restaurant on site, however. Dinner is taken out in Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wine, where there is no shortage of tables, from simple bistros to more gourmet addresses. The hotel team knows the neighbourhood by heart and will happily point you toward the one that suits you best. A good excuse, in short, to wander the streets before heading back.

Back from a stroll, or before going out to dinner, the bar is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. There you will find wines and Champagne, a few hot drinks, and everything you need to wait comfortably in the lounge or in the garden when the good weather returns.

A closed courtyard at the back makes it possible to park your car in complete peace of mind, a detail that matters for anyone arriving from far away after a long drive through the vineyards.

One last piece of advice: if you plan to enjoy the bar late in the evening after dinner, it is better not to linger too long at the table. It closes at 10 p.m. sharp.

Summary of some positive reviews read on the Web

Quiet and clean room, comfortable bed, perfect for an overnight stop on the road between the south of France and England.
Perfect location, just a few minutes’ walk from the old town and the Hospices de Beaune.
Warm welcome at reception, the staff took the time to recommend a restaurant for the evening.
Hearty buffet breakfast, a good selection of pastries and juices, everything you need to start the day well.
Closed and secure parking behind the hotel, convenient after a long drive.