Hôtel du Musée
Renovated 16th-century mansion with two patios and an art gallery
Superb · 660 reviews
About this stay
Hôtel du Musée is a mansion built in the 16th and 17th centuries in the historic part of Arles, and it has been lovingly renovated into a hotel of 28 air-conditioned rooms with satellite television. Two patios are set up for breakfast, a drink or a quiet hour, and a small art gallery inside regularly hosts contemporary exhibitions by photographers, painters, graphic artists and sculptors. Free WiFi, a bar, a hairdryer, free toiletries and luggage storage are all provided. There is no elevator, so expect stairs, and public parking is found nearby. Arles is described by the hotel as a city of art and history set in the heart of Provence, and the hotel makes a convincing base for that idea.
- Historic mansion
- Two patios
- Art gallery
- Air-conditioned rooms
Our take
Hôtel du Musée is for travellers who care about the building: a renovated mansion with patios and an art gallery, with the monuments within walking distance. Photography lovers will appreciate the exhibitions. It is not suitable for guests who need an elevator, a pool or on-site parking, and it is smaller and more intimate than the larger hotels of the centre.
- ✓Ask for a room on a lower floor when booking, since the mansion has no elevator
- ✓Take breakfast on one of the two patios when the weather is warm
- ✓Check the gallery's current exhibition at reception, since the shows change regularly
Why we love it
- Renovated 16th- and 17th-century mansion
- Two patios for breakfast and quiet drinks
- Contemporary art exhibitions in the hotel gallery
- 28 air-conditioned rooms in the historic centre
Why guests love itThis is a family choice for older children who enjoy a building with stories: patios for breakfast, a gallery on the ground floor and a historic centre outside. Family rooms are available, rooms are air-conditioned and the stairs are the only catch, since there is no elevator. Parking is public and nearby, so families without a car manage best, and the Roman sites are within walking distance.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 660 reviews