Logis Hôtel Saint Jacques
Sixteenth-century building steps from the old city
Superb · 457 reviews
About this stay
The building itself is the reason to stay here: a genuinely sixteenth-century structure that predates the exhibition district entirely, standing from a time when Valence's economy still ran on river trade along the Rhone. Walking distance to the old city and its historic and tourist attractions means evenings spent among the cathedral and market streets rather than driving in from the south, and Joseph Fourier University, just over two kilometres away, puts the hotel within reach of academic visits as well as leisure ones. A buffet breakfast on-site rounds out a stay built around the old town's slower pace. Anyone arriving expecting a modern chain hotel should adjust expectations accordingly, since the building's age is precisely the reason to choose it over a newer address south of the centre.
- Historic building
- Central old-town location
- Free WiFi
- On-site breakfast
Our take
I recommend the Logis Hôtel Saint Jacques to travellers who want a simple base with a story in Valence. The building dates from the sixteenth century, making it the oldest hotel in the city, and the old town's historic sights are within walking distance. Rooms are plain but equipped with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom with bath or shower. As a two-star, I would book it for character and convenience rather than for facilities.
- ✓Ask for a room with a bath if that matters, since not every room has one
- ✓Walk to the old city's attractions rather than driving; the narrow streets were not built for cars
- ✓Book early during exhibition weeks, since the old town's small hotel stock fills quickly
Why we love it
- Sixteenth-century building, the oldest hotel in Valence
- Walking distance to the old city's historic attractions
- Private bathroom with bath or shower in every room
- Two kilometres from Joseph Fourier University
Why guests love itI would book the Logis Hôtel Saint Jacques for a family curious about history, since it occupies a sixteenth-century building and is described as the oldest hotel in Valence. The old city and its historic sights are within walking distance, which keeps outings simple with children. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries. It is a modest two-star, chosen for its character and location.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 457 reviews