Hi All,
I'm planning a solo vacation in May and want lovely places to stay. Any suggestions for hotels in St Remy or Arles or Lourmarin? I'm looking for a boutique inn/hotel with local charm. Ideally a friendly host, comfortable bed, quiet but walkable location, nice light/decor, bathtub (not essential), beautiful outside space (garden and/or pool) & food options nearby or on site, under $500.
Thanks!
The splurge suggestions in Rick's guidebook are a good bet. His listings near the river in Arles have a bit of the I-don't-know-what in the evenings especially.
In Arles, we stayed at the Jules César Hotel & Spa. The rooms were stunning and the hotel extremely comfortable. We walked everywhere, though we had a car.
Le Calendal is a very nice hotel in Arles, right next to the arena and the amphitheater, with a little garden in back. No pool, but there is a spa (which I didn't use). Plenty of nearby dining options, and the hotel has its own cafe. I think it's recommended in the RS guidebook.