Hôtel Cardinal

Great location in the old part of Aix at a quiet road with minimum traffic. Very close to the main attractions and the railway/bus station. The room was beautiful and spacious with great style and decoration and the bathroom was big too. Very clean and we also had a small balcony. thankfully, there is also an elevator even though the building is old. Very friendly staff, helpful and they speak English.

We booked a Superior Room, and we found ourselves in a thoughtfully appointed apartment with a private yard with fountains! Such a magical place! The main room was large, clean, and very comfortable. There was a nice bathroom with tub, and the kitchen had everything you could need. The location is convenient to everything - historical sites, shopping, grocery, etc...The bed was large and comfortable, and the couch made into a single bed if needed. It was so very enjoyable to come back to this welcoming apartment and especially the backyard - it was lush and green with plants, trees, pots with flowers, and fountains! Just idyllic and beautiful. We were there for 3 nights, but had we known how homey it would be and how pleasant Aix-en-Provence is, we would have booked several weeks. We really wished we could stay forever.

Beautiful location and building. Clean enough rooms. The shower was not usable as it had to be held in one hand to operate (rather than being attached to the wall).

We enjoyed our week in Aix while staying at the Hotel Cardinal. The hotel location was terrific, our room was well appointed and full of character. We were fortunate to have a room with a kitchen and table overlooking the square at the Musee Granet and Eglise Saint Jean de Malte. The market shops on Rue d'Italie made shopping for the occaisional breakfast and dinner a pleasure. ||Jardin Mazarin was our best dining experience, by the way.||Navigating to Parking Mignet Garage was convenient enough...a couple blocks away and another reason to travel light. Driving in Aix, or rather around Aix on the Boulevard du Roi Rene ring was challenging at first and provided a small sense of accomplishment....as was driving in the mountains. ||Hotel Cardinal was a great base for our visit to Aix.

The interior design of the hotel was really beautiful. Old and antique furniture makes you feel in a different atmosphere. All the employees were very friendly and caring. Being close to the city center provides additional comfort. Thank you Hotel Cardinal!! 🤗

Spent three nights at the hotel while exploring Aix and I absolutely loved it, would recommend it and absolutely would stay again.||Location is just outside of Centre Ville but easy walk to the shops, restaurants and getting lost in the charming city streets. Street is quiet too and clean.||Hotel itself is outdated (ashtrays in the elevators!) but honestly it’s so charming and step back in time, it felt very appropriate for Aix. ||WiFi signal was fine overall but became more volatile near the end of my stay. Bed was pretty comfortable and bathroom had good water pressure.||Air con was in my room too and worked well overall. It wasn’t too hot when I was there but was still nice to have at night. ||Rooms are also a very good size for Europe and my double room would have been comfortable for two people (but happily it was just for me). ||For a two star hotel, I was really surprised by this property and was bummed to leave. ||Staff is nice but depending who you get, they’re not super helpful with recommendations or things around the city. But that was fine for me because it’s not a big enough city to go wrong on choices.

Beautiful view of the nearby church from my room. Room was small but I was by myself so it was absolutely perfect to me. Location was amazing too, just a few blocks away from tons of shops. I was also able to be there when the market was happening, so that was also a lot of fun.

Exceptionally different from any hotel I|have ever stayed in. There ia a true sense of living in mediaeval times when you stay here as it's like living in a noble- man's house. High ceilings, walls adorned by famous paintings, old furniture and mediaeval curtains. Our room also had modern comforts of excellent Aircon, good lighting, reasonable WIFI and French TV. The bed was large and comfortable. It was a real novelty staying here as it is a hotel you will remember for its unique character.. Great value, too.|However, there are a couple of things to be aware of........|1. It's biggest weakness is there is no safe in the room This was a real worry for us as we had to carry our passports, cash, credit cards, all valuables for four days. This has to be rectified!!|2. The glass door at the entrance needs a safety strip across it as it is almost invisible to see. I nearly went face first into it a couple of times A health and safety hazard!|3. Hand- held Shower Nozzle. As a rule, I don't like using them. At the Cardinal, the problem is that the shower nozzle has no resting place.|4. For a mobility- challenged person, there is no hand- rail for support.Putting in a hand- rail would be a great support for disabled guests.|However in the final analysis, we loved this hotel with its mediaeval character and would love to time- travel to it again!!

This small B&B-type place made for a decent stay in Aix. A bit off the main road, it was still an easy walk to the downtown drag and close to the Fontaine des Quatre Dauphins. We had a room for three people with two beds that was spacious, clean, and had a lovely bathroom with an enormous tub! Decor is a little old-ladyish with pink walls and Art Nouveau-y candelabras, and I have to say that the pillows were really damn uncomfortable. But for a couple of nights it was convenient, quiet and reasonable.

We stayed at Hotel Cardinal for one night, and I wish our stay could have been longer. Aix-en-Provence is fantastic and is made better by a stay at Hotel Cardinal. The staff is very friendly, attentive and helpful, and the rooms are very reasonable priced for how spacious and clean they are. Upon arrival, we were given the option of selecting our room from 3 available. The hotel and rooms have a tremendous amount of charm with the winding staircases, and each room is decorated differently. Also, the hotel is centrally located, is easy to find, and is close to parking. It also has an elevator should you need it for your luggage. When we have the opportunity to return to Aix, we will be staying at Hotel Cardinal.