Avignon Grand Hotel

The rooms at Avignon Grand Hotel range from double rooms to duplex suites, with spaces suited to couples, solo travellers and families. All have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a minibar. Bedding varies by room: a double bed, large double beds or a combination of beds in the family rooms.

The Superior Double Rooms with Garden View have a terrace, while the Junior Suite combines a balcony with a garden view. The Family Room has two bathrooms and space arranged as a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a seating area. The Duplex Suites cover 75 m² and have two bedrooms, a living room and two bathrooms. Some rooms have mobile or portable air conditioning; the family rooms and duplex suites offer plenty of space for groups.

Avignon Grand Hotel has an outdoor rooftop swimming pool, open during the summer months, weather permitting, as well as a sun terrace and a garden. A fitness centre and sun loungers complete the leisure facilities. Indoors, guests will find a bar, a café and room service; breakfast can be served in the dining room, on the terrace in fine weather or in your room for an additional charge.

The reception is open 24 hours a day. Concierge service, luggage storage and express check-in or check-out are available. Daily housekeeping, wake-up service, and laundry and ironing services are also offered. Guests travelling with a pet can request bowls and a pet basket; an additional charge may apply. The hotel has a lift and facilities for guests with reduced mobility, including toilets with grab rails and a low sink. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. No parking is available on site.

Avignon lies on the Rhône plain, behind medieval city walls that still trace the outline of the old town. The hotel is in the Avignon-Centre station area, south of the historic streets. Inside the walls, shaded squares, old façades and narrow lanes make up a lively neighbourhood to explore on foot. This stop suits travellers who want to combine heritage, museums and breaks on a terrace without planning every journey by car.

The Palace of the Popes dominates the city, and its grand halls tell the story of Avignon’s role in the 14th century; it is within walking distance of the hotel. Nearby, Pont Saint-Bénézet, made famous by the song, offers another glimpse of medieval heritage. Collection Lambert presents contemporary art in two townhouses, while Musée Calvet houses art and archaeology collections. Avignon-Centre station is 120 m away and the TGV station is 2.6 km away; both make arriving by train easy. The Rhône borders the city, and Barthelasse Island offers a chance to explore the river scenery.

For a first day, you can enter through the city walls, visit the Palace of the Popes and then head to the riverbanks in the late afternoon. In July, the Festival d’Avignon turns the city into a theatre stage, with performances in venues and historic courtyards; the streets are especially busy then. In spring and autumn, temperatures are often milder for exploring on foot. An excursion to nearby villages and wine-growing landscapes is an easy addition to a stay focused on the city.