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Toulouse: Albert 1 er

9, rue J.-F. Kennedy, Phone: 05.61211791
www.hotel-albert1.com

Reviewed by: TO'B from USA, review #1854

When: April 2007

One of the most charming hotels I have ever visited, the Albert 1 (on a quiet street in downtown Toulouse) is a delight in every respect.

Highest marks for a Toulouse hotel, the Albert 1er (meaning premier), in downtown Toulouse.

I travel widely and the Albert is one of the most pleasant hotels I’ve seen.

I stayed there for several days a week ago.

It’s difficult to capture all its features, but here’s a start:

Friendly, efficient 24 hour English-speaking front desk Large rooms Fabulous breakfast at e10. Visually delightful, with a wonderful attention to detail. Centrally located near shopping, medieval district, RR, all the downtown sites. Wi-fi in rooms, no charge. Multi-lingual tv. Designer soap and shampoo in luxury bathroom. Luxury bedclothes, lighting, ambience. Three blocks from a dozen fabulous restaurants.

In sum: tasteful, charming, delightful.

Shockingly, the place is **. It matches and surpasses most French **** hotels.

I paid e80/night for single occupancy of a double room.

The hotel has many many rave reviews at tripadvisor.com, which is where I first heard of it.

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