Hôtel SPA Le Calendal

The staff is exceptional which makes this place the center of activity in Arles. The rooms are pretty basic, no frills but clean and accommodating and its location within the city walls is the best in the town. Located steps from the arena and the Roman theater you can’t get a better location to explore the town. It is also very close to the market on Saturdays (which you should not miss) as well as the LUMA art foundation building and park.

This hotel is perfect for Arles. It is in the middle of town adjacent to both the coliseum and the amphitheater. The Van Gogh sites we visited were very close. The manager and her team were all very welcoming and helpful. Our room was a good size and very clean, same for the bathroom. The breakfast was generous and tasty. We found a number of good restaurants close to the hotel. Touring Arles in December was delightful. Avoiding the crowds and the heat is a real plus.

We arrived late but had a friendly and helpful welcome to this lovely hotel. The room was comfortable, well equipped, not luxurious but everything worked well and we slept well. |The breakfast was excellent value and good quality, plenty of variety and continually restocked. Eating breakfast in the garden was lovely. |The bar and particularly the roof bar are great spots to chill. |Reception were very helpful and pleasant and the whole visit to Arles was enhanced by the great location.

Could easily be rated higher. We had probably one of the best rooms with a window looking directly at the Roman arena. Ideally located pretty much in the center of where you want to be. They serve a very nice breakfast in a great setting. If they just had a restaurant it would make it perfect.

We really enjoyed our stay and especially loved the views from our balcony and from the spa. It was in a great location, walking distance from the places we wanted to visit. Also, the staff were helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this lovely, boutique hotel!

We arrived to Arles in the rain, and Natalie could not have been more helpful to get us settled with parking our car. This wasn’t an easy task because the hotel is situated next to the Roman arena in the middle of the pedestrian zone! The location of the hotel is perfect! We loved this hotel! The lobby is warm and welcoming, the front desk staff are wonderful and efficient and Natalie was fantastic. Arles is precious. The Calendal has a Roman bath with a view of the arena. The beds were comfortable and the amenities were good. If you are going to Arles, I highly recommend the Calendal!

I encountered this hotel during lunch while visiting Arles for the photography festival and was blown away by the friendly service and incredible location. Coming back to stay with my husband a month later, the hotel exceeded expectations. We had a daily continental breakfast watching the world go by; the restaurant breakfast looked brilliant too and was popular. The garden area was a welcome surprise, while the spa saved us during exceptionally hot weather - it was a delight to relax and cool down there daily. Room spotless, not the largest but great value. Cannot be faulted. We plan to return soon.

We felt welcomed and at home as soon as we reached the Hotel Calendal. The spa was lovely as was the courtyard for a pre dinner drink. The restaurant recommendations were very good. The location was great for all the sites we wished to see. We left a backpack in a taxi as we boarded a river cruise, and the hotel provided superb service tracking it down, then forwarding it to another hotel at the end of our cruise. We highly recommend this hotel and we will absolutely stay there when we return to Arles.

I was here for 4 nights here in Arles (Provence region of southern France). Very comfortable and helpful staff. Everyone speaks English to varying degrees but also working knowledge of Italian and German. The have 37 rooms for singles, doubles, triples and family rooms for 4 persons. Singles are 119 Euro and doubles are 119-179 (with terrace) Euro. No lift, but all rooms are on 2 floors. Very nice buffet breakfast. They provide a 1 liter glass bottle you can get still or sparkling water upon request. The hotel is very close to the Roman Arena, where bullfights occur now and the Theatre Antique, a Roman amphitheater now used for multiple events including concerts. The have a takeaway cafeteria (le Comptoir) with Movenpick gelato, pastries, friut, coffee drinks. Several good bistros and restaurants are literally across the rue Laure or just down the street. Multiple cuisines (Indian, Thai, Sushi, seafood) is available. They also an in-house spa

On the advice of Rick Steves, my wife and I stayed at the Hotel le Calendal, and we're very glad we did. It's located halfway between the Roman ampitheatre and the Roman theatre in Arles -- ideal location! The room we were in (4) had a balcony that overlooked the Roman theatre -- it's appears to be the only room with a balcony. Given the quaint, 19th century look and feel of the hotel, we were pleasantly surprised by the interior of the room -- air conditioning, modern lighting with switches by the bed to control the room lights, USB charging ports each side of the bed, strong wifi signal, large tub, modern shower and toilet, plenty of hot water, comfortable bed -- it was on a par with most modern hotels in terms of amenities and comfort. There's a 24-hour cafe in the lobby and the night manager is happy to serve you food and drinks any hour of the night. Breakfast is an extra charge and consists of cold cuts, cheese, various breads, fresh orange juice (that you prepare yourself on an electric squeezer), tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Alternatively, you can forego the breakfast fee and buy what you want from the lobby cafe. The staff were all cheerful, courteous, and helpful. Most spoke passable English so there was never any problem with communication. Some caveats -- there is no long-term parking at the hotel -- we had to unload our luggage near the hotel front door, then go park the car at a city parking garage nearby. It's only about 5 minutes away, so no big deal -- it's just a little inconvenient if you need to access your car while staying in the hotel. Luckily, just about everything worth seeing in Arles is walking distance from the hotel. Also, there's no elevator and the stairways are a little narrow, so pack light and small if possible. A pleasant bonus is that guests get to use the "spa" which is fashioned like a modern rendition of a Roman bath -- a large tub about 5 feet deep that's about 15 feet square filled with water at 90°F with a sitting area that has air bubbles. There's also a steam room, shower, and lounge area with tea and coffee facilities. Guests must make a booking to use it and there's a limit of 12 people at a time. So be sure to pack your swimsuit, even in winter. Bottom line -- Hotel Le Calendal is a superb place to have as your base when sightseeing in Arles.

I stayed at the Hotel Le Calendal in Arles, France on 5/8/2018 (room #31). It was my 1st time there. I was traveling with my cousin's Bruna & Fabio. A great location when going to Arles. Right next to the wonderful Roman Amphitheater. A pleasant staff as well. Plus, I took photos.

The staff was very friendly and polite. They all spoke English very well. We had a room with a beautiful view. Beds were comfy. The Room we stayed in needed some updating in the bathtub/shower area. Instead of a huge step up over the side of the tub, they need a simple walk in shower. The risk of falling are too great in this slippery tub. The tub floor sits almost as high as the sink. So imagine your step down getting out. Also new paint colors & art work would improve the look of this room.

Such a cool place and close to everything. We stayed in their hotel for a night. Staff was amazing. I would definitely recommend Le Calendal