Hôtel l'Orque Bleue

This is a very well run boutique style hotel which offers bed and breakfast but no bar service or food otherwise.||The place is spotless, decor is lovely a mixture of modern and traditional. My room had a balcony overlooking the canal, which came in a premium price. This was absolutely worth doing as the views as the sun goes down, and in the morning are just stunning.||The staff are super friendly and helpful, and will serve you a coffee if you ask for a small charge. You can also bring your own wine and they will provide glasses so you can sit outside and watch the world go by. ||The patio/garden at the back of the hotel is a lovely peaceful spot for sitting and reading. ||I didn’t have breakfast, however, I could see that it was a continental-style with breads, cereals, ham and cheese. ||If I was in Sete again, I would definitely stay here .

Wonderful hotel along the canal! I had a wonderful stay at l'Orque Bleue - the hotel is beautiful and very comfortable. I had a room which opened to the canal - it was bright and airy, clean, nice shower. Nathalie, at the desk, was super kind and helpful - and I appreciated all her assistance. It's a gem of a spot and perfectly located. I highly recommend!

Nicely situated on the quayside but to appreciate the view you have to pay rather a large premium for a quayside room. Some of the reception and other staff are very welcoming. Electric troubles couldn't be fixed on our day of arrival, which was a Sunday. Our room overlooked the backs of other builldings and. although not very big, had a good modern shower room and a separate WC. Comfortable bed and good TV.

L’Orque Bleue hotel is a hip and trendy hotel conveniently located in the city center. A short stroll to the cruise terminal and the city’s main attractions. Rooms are very compact yet very clean and with A/C.

Haussmannian architecture emerged during the transformation of Paris under Baron Haussmann (1853–1870), commissioned by Napoleon III to modernize the city through wide boulevards, improved sanitation, and architectural uniformity. The style blends Classical order with Baroque embellishment. Haussmannian buildings feature stone façades, wrought iron railings, mansard roofs, and uniform cornices. The façades emphasize symmetry, with large arched doorways, evenly spaced windows, and restrained ornamentation such as rusticated bases, window pediments, and sculpted keystones. The Haussmannian style became a model for other French cities as they underwent similar renovations in the 19th century.

Fabulous location right on the busy harbour, lots of comings and goings. |Hotel looks good from the outside with a small terrace. |Reception is very nice and staff are super friendly and efficient...not always our experience in France!|Room is pleasant but not luxurious, bed v comfy, bathroom perfectly ok. |Safe bike storage in large garage. |I would stay here anytime, everything clean and nicely presented.

We had a great stay at this hotel. The location was perfect, and we just loved the view of the canal. The interior was spot on, chic and stylish, yet not too much - very classy. We had such a great time at the hotel that we even got engaged during our stay 💍 🥳 We were happy with absolutely everything - merci beaucoup (and for sure à bientôt).

Overall, this hotel was a disappointment. It’s difficult to see how the owners consider it to be a “boutique” hotel and it’s not cheap. The reception staff were extremely helpful, the room was comfortable and the canal view was exceptional. Parking in the basement is limited and tricky to access but the staff were very helpful. We knew that there was no evening restaurant but again staff were helpful, there are many other restaurants nearby and their recommendation proved to be very good. The absence of any sense of luxury in the hotel was compounded by a breakfast that was an insult to French cuisine. In a town that is packed with excellent, fresh local produce how can this hotel provide an almost entirely pre-packaged selection of factory-processed foods ? Even the breakfast roll was of doubtful provenance. We won’t be returning but Sete is lovely and the nearby Grand Hotel looks like a much better bet for our next visit.