Kyriad Direct Grenoble - Hôtel des Alpes

Wonderful
Traveller Type:

Poor
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Great location very near the station. There was a nice view from my room, though most places in Grenoble probably have such views! The shutters were effective at shutting out the light, the bed was very comfortable and the air-conditioning was effective, so I slept very well. At breakfast, one can drink/eat as much as one wants (tea, coffee, juice and a full continental breakfast selection), so this meal is very good value and sets one up nicely for a walk in the mountains, such as up to the Bastille, from where there are stupendous views over Grenoble. The bathroom was clean and everything worked fine. The lift was clean and efficient. Incidentally, Grenoble is worth visiting for the amazing wine shop, Le Vin des Alpes, alone. The 'caviste' who runs it - Eric Esnault - is amongst France's top wine experts, and he communicates his passion and knowledge in perfect English as well as French. You must not miss this place! Drop by for a convivial glass and a revelatory chat about wine.
  : The staff could perhaps have been a little bit more welcoming, though this is a minor grumble. I don't need my room to be cleaned/tidied every day, or for the towels to be replaced, but there was no simple way of communicating this (no notice to hang on the door handle), which is a little surprising for a place that seems to pride itself on sustainability. It would have been nice to have had maps of Grenoble available in the hotel, and perhaps a big one on display too.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple