Hôtel Radio

This hotel, steeped in history, has undergone extensive renovations over the years. While the rooms may feel a bit dated, the management makes a commendable effort to keep everything in good condition. Inside this old establishment, you’ll find historical features, notably the antique elevator. This small, manually operated lift is so compact that it can accommodate only two large suitcases at a time. And it's funny that we have to carry walk up the stairs to the second floor to collect our luggage. The locks on the doors are traditional, requiring old-fashioned keys instead of modern key cards. While this might lack convenience, it adds a certain charm that we appreciated. We chose to embrace the hotel's history rather than complain about its quirks. Despite its age, the hotel is well-maintained, with clean rooms and bathrooms. Located just outside Clermont-Ferrand, the hotel is adjacent to the Royatonic thermal spa center. The staff were incredibly kind, even offering to let us use our own towels for the spa, helping us save on rental fees. Some of the hotel staff are older, yet they remain polite, efficient, and helpful. We observed them working in the restaurant late at night and then again in the morning, diligently cleaning and assisting in the kitchen. Overall, this hotel is a delightful choice for those wanting to experience the essence of a historical city. I highly recommend trying their Michelin-starred restaurant as well! 😋

The restaurant had been suggested to us, and sadlyit was rather a let down. To be clear the food is good but most dishes where rather cold when served, for the life of me I don't understand why the plates aren't heated to keep the food at the correct temperature. But my biggest grip was how noisy the room quickly becomes even with a few clients there, no idea who designed the main room but I was able to hear people at the other side of the room cleared them the people I had invited for the experience. a bit of a shame, with a few tweaks there and there I'm sure it could have been a great experience.

We love the art deco style and the friendly staff. For a first we had a room that looked towards the Puy-de-Dome. The main bedroom was very good. The bathroom had most of the right things but in the wrong place. The holder for the shower head was limp and so directed most of the water back onto the wall. Needs a bit of attention to detail.

Baffled by the good reviews for this hotel - maybe when the restaurant is open it makes a massive difference, but I would seriously recommend avoiding on a Sunday and Monday when it is closed. The hotel has poor to non-existent facilities, it’s inconveniently located out of town and our room (we paid for the most expensive foolishly) had all the charm of a holiday inn but without anything useful like tea making, iron, etc. All in all thoroughly under-whelming.

Interesting Art Deco building. Private parking. Nice simple rooms. Not sumptuous or special but fine. Michelin starred restaurant. Easy walk to various local restaurants and places of interest. Try the Casino. Friendly staff.

Last week we stayed a few nights in Hotel Radio. It was an experience that exceeded our expectations in every sense: Prompt and professional replies on my mails during booking the hotel as well as for my request for a start time at the Golf des Vulcans . Excellent and very friendly employees in the hotel and in the restaurant. Very clean and well renovated room. Outstanding restaurant (in Belgium this would be AT LEAST one Michelin star rated) for the food, the wine suggestions and the presentation, for a price you can eat NOWHERE. Please note that we were served in English (!) So for both my wife and me, it was a delight to stay in this hotel !

Extremely good degustation menu. Would have preferred different options for us but can only select one option for the entire table, which is the usual in France so can't fault them. Wide wine selection, thankfully not just local from Auvergne :-) Had great dinner followed by tons of local Auvergnat cheese varieties. The veal was delicious.

We had a 3rd floor room which was comfortable and clean with fantastic views. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast buffet was great value. The hotel is in a quiet location and with great art deco style.