I am planning a 4-7 day visit to Aix-en-Provence with my two grown daughters and granddaughter. I am 85 and often use a walker or cane. I want to stay in a hotel or VRBO that does not have any steep winding stairs, a loft or basement room. I do not need a wheelchair accessible room. I can do one flight of stairs with a good railing.
I went to school in Aix 50 years ago and want to stay near the old city center where I can leisurely soak up the sights, sounds, and aromas while my daughters put more energy into sightseeing perhaps to surrounding villages.
A rental with a kitchen would be nice. We are not bringing a dog and do not need air conditioning.
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L'Occitanie, France
12130 posts
People rave about Aquabella. I haven't stayed there.
We did stay at Hotel Rotonde a few months ago. It was perfectly fine. Close to the Cours Mirabeau and the large Rotonde fountain. No winding stairs, does have an elevator. No big steps. Modern building. Friendly staff.
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Gettysburg PA
9880 posts
Hotel Cezanne has an elevator, just a step or 2 to get in the front door
Easy flat walk to center
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St. Louis, MO
4 posts
If you still need a recommendation (or for future trips), my family has similar requirements and we are fans of the Hôtel Saint Christophe, located just south of La Rotonde fountain in the middle of town. The entrance is right at street level, it has an elevator, and the rooms were recently overhauled. The brasserie in the lobby has good daily specials too!
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Twin Cities, Minnesota 🌲
2719 posts
I stayed at the Les Quatres Dauphins in 2023. I told them I need 1st floor (European) & they even took my bags up for me. It was a short walk to the pedestrian street with its shops and cafes. I was getting over Covid and didn't use their breakfast room, but it was lovely & the food looked good. I loved walking around the town. And, the bus station is very modern & easy to use. Their Tourist Information Center was really large and helpful.
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Olympia, WA, USA
6864 posts
Not as central as some of those suggested above, but you might consider the Aparthotel Adagio on rue des Chartreux. I stayed there on a Road Scholar tour a few years ago. My upper-floor room had a kitchenette and plenty of space (rare in Europe), with an elevator. They served breakfast in the lobby. Disclosure -- Road Scholar seems to use this place for their 45-day immersion tours as well as their shorter tours, so if you're looking to avoid Americans this wouldn't be a good bet.