Hotel Restaurant Palais Cardinal
Hotel Restaurant Palais Cardinal descritpion
Located in the heart of Saint-Emilion medieval village and set in a 19-century house, Hotel Restaurant Palais Cardinal offers a garden with an outdoor swimming and a terrace, as well as free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Featuring period furniture and individually decorated, all rooms at Palais Cardinal have a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some offer a desk and views of the garden.
Also overlooking the garden, the on-site restaurant serves local dishes. There, guests will find a bar and can enjoy their breakfast either in their room or in the dining room.
In the surroundings, guests will enjoy wine tastings and visit some of Bordeaux most famous vineyards. Libourne Train Station is just a 13-minute drive away.
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Facilities of Hotel Restaurant Palais Cardinal
Outdoors ：Outdoor Pool (seasonal) | Grounds | Terrace | Sun Deck
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Breakfast in the Room
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.
Services ：Shared Lounge/TV Area | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Fax/Photocopying
General ：Safe | Non-smoking Rooms | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Elevator | Heating
Languages Spoken ：French | English
Reviews for Hotel Restaurant Palais Cardinal
Review 1：Extremely poor value for money, although appreciate that staying in the heart of Saint Emilion is never going to be inexpensive, and my stay was out of season, my room was cold, dark, damp, dusty and small. Furnishings were something out of Al Stewart's Bedsitter Images, so pretty much the inverse of the photos posted on the website, and not what I was expecting based on the price of the room.
Review 2：Great location
Review 3：The bathroom was quite small with a very low roof, we couldn't stand up in the shower. The towels were very thin and worn.
Review 4：The location in the town, being at the top and at one end, provided good access to restaurants etc and also to lovely walks through vineyards.
Review 5：Swimming pool wasn't always available, had to ask if we could use it as the stairs had been removed, told yes and to put the stairs in ourselves! Price expected was not what appeared on our bill and much negotiation at check out.
Review 6：Location was good, pool area and gardens nice.
Review 7：Nothing!
Review 8：The hotel is positioned at the edge of the centre of St Emillion, is a classical old French hotel with quiet gardens, pool and recently modernised rooms. Very friendly staff.
Review 9：This was the most expensive of the 5 hotels we experienced on our tour and the least comfortable. Very cramped room, less than helpful receptionist on the day we arrived, and charge of 15euros to park our car. No prior warning that dinner unavailable that evening.
Review 10：Very good setting, and the receptionist on second day extremely helpful.
Review 11：The wifi only worked in the foyer and not in the room. The restaurant was closed on the Tuesday night we stayed there. We were really looking forward to having a meal at the restaurant however the staff recommended a very good restaurant within walking distance.
Review 12：The hotel is very centrally situated in the town and the staff were very helpful - however their english was very limited. It was lovely having a swim and lying in the sun during our stay.
Review 13：The comfort rooms were only good for an overnight crash, and not suitable if you had a fair amount of luggage. They should install a shower holder up high so you don't have to hold the shower spray while washing
Review 14：The suites were good value but pillows could be better
Review 15：A small room and bathroom but that didn't surprise us.The bed dipped in the middle; otherwise it was very comfortable.
Review 16：The location, the welcome given by all the staff we had dealings with.
Review 17：Since it was the off season they closed after I left for the day. I had no other option but to store my luggage (unattended) in their garage while I explored town that day. My room and other furnishings in the hotel were a little dated. Breakfast was expensive for what was offered - should have went out. The desk clerk when I checked in was very friendly, but spoke very litle English.
Review 18：Good price and location.
Review 19：Room a little small. Had to shower bent over because of sloping roof (but i'm quite tall)
Review 20：Location. Friendly staff. Parking facility. Nice breakfast buffet.
Review 21：Room smelled very musty Shower over bath did not have wall bracket for shower head, had to hold it! Tried to charge me 31 euros for a (non connected) call to the UK Breakfast overpriced at 11 euros for basic bread pastries (no hot food)
Review 22：Location Large Room
Review 23：The room we were first given was small and poky and the decor in that part of the hotel seemed very tired and due for an upgrade. The junior staff were enthusiastic and pleasant but there seems to be a lack of management and supervision. The breakfast was fair only for the price.
Review 24：This hotel is in a good position at the top of the street, and central to the many excellent shops and restaurants and the secure car park is very conveniently situated nearby. The newly built rooms at the rear are spacious and comfortable and the swimming pool is pleasant.
Review 25：The rooms were very, very small, no space for suit cases, only room forone bedside table and lamp. No airconditioning, bathroom so small thatyou couldn't stand up in the shower. Photographs on line weremisleading.
Review 26：The pool was very pleasant, a good location.
Review 27：Noisy at night if you have a room on the street side. I would next time request a room on the garden side even at a bit more money. Unless traffic noises do not bother you.
Review 28：Location was fantastic to explore St. Emilion or to drive out to visit chateauxs. The pool in the afternoon was a lovely transition before heading out at night. Rooms were a bit small but there is little time that you spend in the room. Parking is available on site which is a nice plus.
Review 29：Unable to sleep after finding countless bed bugs covering the pillows. Staff member at reception did not offer an apology and was quite rude Implied we were making it up as they couldn't find any bugs, luckily photographic evidence and bites proved otherwise.
Review 30：Location was good
Review 31：The room was a horrific shade of orange! The bed was quite small and thin and the pillows were virtually non- existent!
Review 32：The location was amazing, the pool was gorgeous and the outside of the building was beautiful. The garden view from the room was great.
Review 33：Staff were outstanding. Friendly and helpful evening receptionist and Chef and trainee chef stopped at nothing to open a suitcase lock for which we had lost the key. Excellent restayrant
Review 34：Breakfast too costly so did not have but found a lovely little bar a few minutes walk away where we had croissants and tea and coffee.
Review 35：The terrace and swimming pool area were lovely especially to sit and have aperitifs.
Review 36：Lack of air conditioning and head space in shower.
Review 37：We really enjoyed our time at Palais Cardinal .Its central location wasperfect.The staff were very friendly and the Poland outside area werefantastic.
Review 38：Very small twin room
Review 39：It's location and private garage
Review 40：Basic room. Poor wifi.
Review 41：Location. Outside garden
Review 42：Incredibly hot rooms with no air conditioning. Incredibly small bathroom had to kneel to have a shower!! Awful bed
Review 43：Location
Review 44：The staff led by Jean- Louis were excellent and made our stay wonderful. We had a perfect stay.
Review 45：Expensive breakfast
Review 46：Position in town
Review 47：wifi weak in room
Review 48：Location, building and grounds (garden)
Review 49：Size of room and hotel location
Review 50：No Wifi in room.
Review 51：Size of room and location
Review 52：great location, great setting, pool area etc
Review 53：Nice stay for 1 night secure car park
Review 54：The staff were amazing: extremely accommodating and friendly. I would recommend this hotel to everyone who wants to come here.
Review 55：The breakfast was very basic and at 14 Euros, was grossly overpriced.
Review 56：Covered secure parking in building opposite
Review 57：Beautiful facilities and location. Restaurant was excellent too.
Review 58：Room, beds, breakfast, people
Review 59：The breakfast was very disappointing. Serve yourself with poor quality food.
Review 60：A very good location and a friendly welcome
Review 61：Very expensive and disappointing wine at dinner
Review 62：Location and atmosphere
Review 63：Every minute of or stay.
Review 64：Terrible beds
Review 65：Good location and quiet
Review 66：Restaurant Cleanliness Comfort Swiming pool
Review 67：Location & historic setting of pool.
Review 68：Location, building as part of old town wall, private garage
Review 69：The bed was saggy & back breaking.
Review 70：The location.
Review 71：Bed was too hard for me.
Review 72：Female staff were fantastic. Responded efficiently and in a friendly manner to all requests. Location is fabulous being right in the village and within walking distance of cafés and attractions. A home away from home with beautiful relaxing garden and pool.
Review 73：Bathroom was not very clean (we found a toe nail on the floor) and the shower was not working very well (the tub was blocked so the water wasn't flowing down the pipe properly)
Review 74：Great hotel and super convenient location
Review 75：The rooms are extremly small. It's like living on a boat...
Review 76：The perfect location
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