Fodor's Expert Review Hôtel Cardinal
24 rue Cardinale, Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 13100, France
This eccentric and slightly threadbare inn in an elegant 18th-century house is the antithesis of slick, which, coupled with the location in the Quartier Mazarin, makes it a favorite with writers, artists, and musicians at festival time—and at any time with guests who appreciate the charm of novel furnishings and the music of the bells of St-Jean-de-Malte. Its large rooms are furnished gracefully enough with secondhand finds; some rooms even have original 18th-century painted door panels. The hotel also has six kitchenette suites; the two across from the Musée Granet and the one on the ground floor with a private garden are the best.
PROS
- excellent rates
- rooms are clean and bright
- central location
CONS
- rooms can be noisy and hot in summer
- bathroom decor is a throwback to the 1970s
- some rooms have only handheld showers
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HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: No Meals