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Medieval Charm and Modern Luxury
Gardens and Pool with Basilica Views
Enjoy the serene gardens and outdoor pool offering stunning views of Saint Nazaire Basilica at Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne.
Culinary Delights and Michelin-starred Dining
Indulge in homemade pastries for breakfast, savor regional dishes in the brasserie, or dine at the Michelin-starred Barbacane restaurant. Don't miss out on the garden bar offering tapas with a view of the ramparts during summer.
Convenience and Services
With a 24-hour reception, shuttle service, and valet parking, your comfort is our priority. Explore wine tasting options and river cruises or simply relax in the classic or Provencal-style guest rooms with modern amenities.
Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and luxury at Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne - MGallery Collection.
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
City View, Street View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Single bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
35 m2
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
35 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
40 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
35 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
55 m2
In-room amenities
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Es ist mit Abstand das beste Hotel vor Ort, welches in der Vergangenheit schon viel Prominenz zu Gast hatte, wir hatten das Privileg eine Ecksuite bewohnen zu dürfen mit einem grandiosen Ausblick auf die Burg und das Umland. Sehr gutes Frühstück und exzellentes Restaurant. Sehr freundliches Personal, herausragender Service
Nichts
Free upgrade to a suite with garden access, leisurely breakfast atmosphere, nice pool, excellent service
Room service left us without toilet roll but otherwise nothing
The property is beautiful and well looked after.
Nothing!
Le site est majestueux. Le personnel est aux petits soins pour nous. La nourriture est pour une épicurienne comme moi exceptionnelle dans tous les sens du terme.
Concierge, valet, reception, and restaurant staff were all excellent and professional. Hotel is very centrally located. The restaurant in the hotel was one of the best meals we had during our 10 day vacation.
The property is a bit dated - eg wood trim in the washroom has surfacing scratched off. Decor within the room seemed to have last been redone in the 1990's. The biggest concern was that we were out for 2 hours in the morning and had our door hanger request a room clean. This was not done. I returned from 11:30am-2pm and before leaving requested concierge for a room clean. We returned briefly at about 5 - the room was still not cleaned. My wife phoned again so that someone would come while we were out for dinner. When we returned, cleaning staff had only done the beds and hung up towels - no fresh towels just the old ones hung up on the bars in the washroom. The usual tidying up of things on the floor, garbage etc was not done. This was particularly disappointing given the price point of this hotel.
First impression is of the driver from the offsite parking. Jerome is someone that they should keep at any cost as he is friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Detail oriented to the point that when he picked up our luggage on check out he asked if we had our phone chargers. Warm welcome after a long drive. Grateful. The history of the hotel and its location are amazing and I’d stay there again. The garden, pool area and restaurant are lovely and I don’t imagine finding better in the area.
The room we had was a bit worn out. It is at the end of a busy summer season so this could be part of it. I cut my had on the broken porcelain had shower hose. I would think that this detail would have been attended to prior to renting this room. Also chipping paint and some mold at the shower window. Old grand hotel with history and some of this is to be expected.
Old world charm , location and friendly staff
I felt that the general outside area for pre and post dinner drinks was very shabby . Stains on several of the seat cushions and leaves on furniture . Area needed to be tidied up .
personnel du spa, vraiment excellente masseuse !
ménage dans la chambre toujours pas terminé à notre retour, soit presque toute la journée (menage terminé vers 17h00 !!) nous obligeant d'attendre hors de la chambre que ce soit terminé !
Inside the city walls and great location
A bit tired in the bedrooms
Todo excelente
El aire acondicionado, no estaba tan frio como me hubiera gustado. Pero sin mayor tema
Amazing location and atmospheric stay
Posizione incantevole
Bagni troppo datati
L’emplacement
Petit déjeuner très limité, hotel un peu rustique, restaurant surfait.
Dommage qu' il n'y est pas eu de douche dans la salle de bain. La salle de bains était très ensoleillée. tous les articles de toilette étaient top. Nous avons voulu prendre notre petit-déjeuner dans le jardin, mais nous nous sommes faits attaqués par les guêpes, nous avons été obligés de rentrer dans la salle à manger. L'emplacement à l'intérieur de la cité et à côté de la basilique est exceptionnel.
La température de la salle de restaurant pour le repas du soir était quasiment insupportable et nous a empêchés de profiter pleinement de notre repas. Nous voulions manger dans le jardin, mais le temps était à l'orage. Un petit couac dans notre menu, le pigeon n'était pas assez cuit, je sais qu'il se mange rosé, mais le notre était cru autour de l'os.
Hotel, Personal
Dazia Fahrzeuge als Taxi zum Hotel ein no Go
Struttura meravigliosa posizione incredibile
Ristorante con servizio lunghissimo e novelle cousine non a mio parere entudiasmante
Die Lager ist top, das Hotel ist sehr schön und es ist ein Erlebnis dort zu übernachten.
Die Musik an der Poolbar war am Abend sehr laut und trotz geschlossenem Fenster hörten wir sie bis um Mitternacht. Wir fragten an der Reception ob es immer so sei, die Dame ist leider überhaupt nicht auf unser Anliegen eingegangen.
Tutto semplicemente perfetto. L’hotel è bellissimo e suggestivo, situato nel cuore della Cité Medievale di Carcassonne: soggiornare qui è davvero come entrare in un castello delle fiabe. L’atmosfera è unica, curata in ogni dettaglio e rende l’esperienza ancora più speciale. La camera era elegante, accogliente e molto confortevole. Abbiamo apprezzato moltissimo anche il ristorante, con piatti davvero ottimi, e la colazione, ricca e di altissima qualità. Una struttura meravigliosa, con una posizione eccezionale e un’atmosfera che difficilmente si dimentica. Un’esperienza davvero da vivere e un hotel in cui torneremmo assolutamente! 🏰✨
La posizione al centro all’interno delle mura La ristrutturazione dell’albergo è stat fata con cura ed è arredata in modo splendido
La camera suite non era molto grande essendo in 4
很高級的飯店,就在古堡裡面,服務品質也很高
沒有特別不喜歡的地方
Hôtel idéalement situé, avec un agréable espace extérieur offrant une belle vue sur le château. Le personnel est accueillant, souriant et agréable.
Les chambres mériteraient un léger rafraîchissement. Par ailleurs, les salles de bains pourraient être plus fonctionnelles, notamment les baignoires, dont l'accès est assez haut et peut s'avérer peu pratique, en particulier pour les personnes âgées.
Parfait
Pretty Chateau, and a useful shuttle into St Emillion
Room was very worn and air conditioning unit was behind the curtains so at night it was useless unless you had curtains open. We were disturbed by shaking/ rattling in the night that must have been a malfunctioning air conditioning system outside. Staff seemed unbothered with we mentioned this.
Perfect location, ambience, food, service
Nothing
Die Lage mitten in der Stadt ist absolut fantastisch. Der Garten (Restaurant und Bar) ist etwas vom Schönsten, was wir je bei einem Hotel erlebt haben. Auch der Gepäcktransport (die Altstadt ist autofrei) ist hervorragend organisiert.
Great location, lovely pool
Needs an update, air conditioning did not work in the room properly, basic breakfast
Outstanding location and interior decoration.
Emplacement
RAS
Wonderful hotel inside "la cité". It's a very charming place, the staff is amazing very kind. We loved the garden and the pool, the exterior are really nice and you can easily spend 2 days here. One to visit the area and the second by the pool. The restaurant "la Barbacane" is also really nice. I recommand the diner here.
ロケーション最高。朝食も夕食も大変美味しかった。スタッフも親切で的確だった。
特になし
Fabulous location, historic building, pool was a blessing in the heat. Notable mentions for concierge & Jerome the driver, both did exceptional jobs!
We attended one of the concerts so did not mind the noise of the Theatre behind the hotel, but best to be aware of noise until 11-11.30pm during the festival.
Der Ort ist Magisch schöön,
Das Frühstück könnte größer sein. Die Party im Garten , war leider zeitlich über die Nacht zu hören
perfect location, right next to the cathedral and very near the castle, yet quiet and peaceful. gorgeous views from terrace at the back.
Location and facilities.
The service was mediocre and it seemed as though there were not enough staff.
Excellent location, friendly and accommodating staff. Comfortable rooms and facilities and the prettiest pool I’ve ever seen!
L’hôtel de la cité est un bâtiment historique incroyable avec un emplacement idéal dans la cité. Le restaurant La Barbacane sert un menu exceptionnel. Le cadre de la piscine est fantastique. Le personnel est aussi très aimable. Tout est fait pour que vous passiez un séjour de rêve.
Nous aurions aimé plus d’informations sur les horaires du bar des jardins le soir.
Le lieu, le calme, le petit déjeuner exceptionnel
La baignoire au lieu d’une douche….glisssant
You couldn't get a better location - and with parking. The hotel is beautiful, with nice extra touches in the room. It was our wedding anniversary, and they left gorgeous chocolates, champagne, a beautiful note and love hearts on the bed. Still and sparking mineral water placed in the mini fridge each morning and evening, turn down service with chocolates. Breakfast was good - hot and cold, gluten free bread and small cakes. The view from the porch next to the breakfast room was spectacular.
The bed was very comfortable, but the pillows are a little too high and soft. It's a very old hotel and this is showing here and there. Whilst the breakfast was good, I didn't feel that it matched the cost or caliber of the hotel. It would have benefited from a little more variety.
l'esthétique de la chambre et de l'hôtel en général (et son emplacement), jardin et vue magique
rien
The place to stay to fully experience Carcassonne. Worth it to get the room with the terrace. Gorgeous views and relaxing garden.
The tub/shower combo is tall to climb into and the tub is steeply sloped so it is dangerous to get in and out of and water sprays all over the floor which is also slippery. We are pretty nimble, but someone with limited mobility should request a room that doesn’t have a tub/shower.
This hotel in the middle of Carcassonne can’t be beaten for luxury and location. A truly five star experience. The beautiful garden with eating area and the pool, means you can combine exploring Carcassonne with relaxation. A real gem of a hotel.
Everything was perfect.
Location & tranquility
Our room needed updating & the air conditioning stopped working at 35c. It says five star?
Hotel magnifique avec un emplacement extraordinaire dans Carcassonne. Personnel très attentif et sympathique Carcassonne est une ville du moyen-Age magnifique !!!! Petit déjeuner superbe dans une galerie grandiose
dinner soi-disant super gastronomique très cher et juste bon!
Location and style
Nothing
Posizione stupenda
Camere vetuste con arredi e moquette che necessitano di un’intervento di ristrutturazione. L’acqua del lavandino e della doccia scendevano veramente troppo lentamente. Non vale assolutamente il prezzo pagato.
Fantastic experience being inside the walled city.
Lovely old building in the most amazing location within the city walls of Carcassonne. The staff were friendly and efficient, especially those in the garden bar. We loved the pool area, which is a little oasis away from the many tourists in the city.
Our room was very comfortable but just needed a little attention to detail. The curtains had come off the rail in places and the towel rail was broken.
Mükemmel. Tarihin kalbinde muhteşem konforlu bir otel.
Sabah çöp kamyonu sesi rahatsız ediyor ama ne yapılabilir?
Everything. Can’t fault it , beautiful and stunning , pool are and gardens amazing. Staff attentive and caring The food outstanding
Just the odd little thing like the pool vacuum still in the pool at 11am, the price and size (very small) of the Aperol spritz and housekeeping wanting us to leave the room 10 mins early. Only little things I know but can make the difference
The location and building were remarkable
I thought the service and food offered at the outside bar area was poor
Unique History and setting Restaurant and degustation menu
Tricky to navigate to the car park
Einzigartige Lage, beeindruckendes Gebäude und sehr bequeme Betten.
Bis auf den Empfang am Parkplatz, der nett und organisiert war, waren wir vom Service sehr enttäuscht. Wir waren früh da, mussten dann aber über die garantierte Zeit von 16.00 auf unser Zimmer warten. So haben wir uns nicht willkommen gefühlt. Die Beschilderung im Hotel ist unzureichend.
Le spa et la gentillesse des esthéticiennes.
The location was gorgeous.
It’s incredibly dated and not in a good way. We ate in the restaurant, the food was delicious but the service was intrusive and actually irritating. My son was wearing headphones and the waiter actually removed them? It felt like the waiter was almost on stage acting and we should have been his adoring audience. It’s the most bizarre restaurant experience I’ve had.
Tout était parfait. L’emplacement est magique. Les vues de la citadelle sont à couper le souffle. La gentillesse et prévenance du personnel. La piscine, le restaurant, la chambre, les produits de toilette, le calme. Le parking est certes en dehors de la citadelle mais le service voiturier est tellement sympa et le parking reste rapidement accessible à pied. Nous sommes tellement contents d’avoir choisi cet hôtel pour notre étape de route.
Rien.
Perfekt, schönes Zimmer. Sehr historisches Gebäude Gutes Restaurant
The attention to detail and the location. was exceptional. The room was very nice, the gardens were beautiful and the staff attentive. We had breakfast in our room on one occasion which was very good.
My only complaint is that you have to pay £30 per night to park in their private car park situated outside of the City.
La ubicación, las vistas y el jardín
La habitación necesita una actualización. El estilo clásico está bien, pero es preciso restaurar los muebles y reformar el baño. Es inaudito que en el siglo XXI no hayan enchufes para el móvil y tableta. Tienes que tirarte al suelo y desenchufar una lámpara para conectarlos.
Beautiful setting right in the heart of the city.
Nothing
Fantastic location, very professional staff and incredible food!
The sofa bed in our suite (for our daughter) was very uncomfortable.
Location and hotel was stunning, excellent restaurant, staff were always friendly and helpful. Overall great hotel and experience.
Todo el lugar es excepcional !
Le lieu historique, le calme, le style…
La longue attente pour récupérer nos valises en les attendant au parking. Certains manques de style et d’efficacité (demande réitérée pour obtenir..) de la part de certains membres du personnel)
Wunderbares Haus in absoluter Top Lage. Hervorragender Parkservice, sehr freundliches Personal. Top !
What is not to like? The room was luxuriously comfortable with a private terrace offering fantastic views. Dinner in La Barbacane restaurant was a culinary experience exceptional. Service was exemplary throughout. The afternoon swim in the pool with bar on hand was welcome decadence in the sunshine and heat of the day in the citadel. It's not cheap, but it is value for money. Fabulous.
The only thing that I didn't like was having to leave after a wonderful stay!! 😊
L'emplacement est incroyable, et la terrasse donnant sur les remparts est superbe. La piscine, bien isolée, au sein de la cité de Carcassonne est vraiment un plus considérable. Le parking tout proche est également très pratique avec un service bagage très réactif et sympathique
L'attention du service pourrait parfois être meilleure: explications en chambre réduites au minimum, indication sur les horaires de restauration différent entre bar et réception. L'hôtel a beaucoup de charme, mais il mériterait tout de même un "rafraichissement": moquettes fatiguées par endroit, rideaux de la chambre récalcitrants...
Das Personal an sich und vor allem die Bedienung im Restaurant Barbacane. Die Lage ist traumhaft und nicht zu toppen. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut und für französische Verhältnisse reichhaltig. Vor allem mit frischen Früchten.
Excellent location. Right in the middle of the old city but at a quiet end of it. Lovely garden area.
Difficult to get to
A beautifully located old world hotel within the ramparts of the old city. Lovely comfortable room with amazing bathroom.
My only complaint was that the WiFi kept dropping in the hotel room as if it was too far from a router.
The location and surroundings are outstanding
The feeling I got was it was not in prime condition, the rooms were nice, needing more attention to cleanliness. Drinks service was poor, waited 40 mins for an incomplete order.
Fairy tale location
Need more dining options. Radiator in bedroom was dangerous.
This hotel is wonderful, located right within the walls of this magical historic town. We loved our stay here, where the rooms are beautifully appointed and the staff are so friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is in a stunning restaurant with an abundance of delicious options to choose from. We also enjoyed the bar area for pre-dinner drinks. Highly recommend this spot for exploring the old town. Two nights was a perfect stay.
Nothing
The room was large and the hotel had charm.
All was good enough!
A beautiful traditional Hotel with lots of history.
While the decor is part of the Hotels charm some of the furniture and fittings are showing signs of 'wear and tear'.
Amazing location and beautiful building. Lovely breakfast
Pool was quite cold. Dinner restaurant was very formal and loads of courses. I prefer less stuffy and expensive meals (although food v tasty).
Great hotel in a superb location, very comfortable and a great library bar. Excellent food in the restaurant and really lovely staff, particularly Lena and her younger colleague at the bar who were great to chat to and gave us lots of helpful tips - nothing was too much trouble. Excellent service in transporting us up from the car park through the winding streets up to the hotel. Please look after your staff, they were all fantastic. Thanks to all, from Jonathan and Philippa.
Our one and only minor gripe was that the shower could have been better position and with a stronger flow, though we appreciate that this may be beyond your control.
La ubicación excelente, el personal super amable, el hotel es hermoso
綜合的に申し分なし。部屋をアップグレードしてくれた。朝食の内容、施設が素晴らしい。テラスからの眺望も素晴らしい。スタッフもフレンドリー。
ロケーションの都合上やむをえないが、駐車場がやや遠い。
Great location, beautiful hotel, wonderful desk clerk at reception
Bar staff wasn’t great and prices were high
The Barbacane restaurant at the hotel was phenomenal
Everything was great!
Great hotel in the Cité
Nothing to say as all was great
The hotel was wonderful although while the staff was not unfriendly, they were not overly warm. The location is great and the rooms were stunning.
I told the waiter I was lactose intolerant but could handle butter but no creamy sauces. He assured me I could eat the Signature Menu. However many of the dishes did have a dairy sauce and the dessert came with ice cream. When he came with the cheese tray I asked for 2 blue cheeses since those are low in lactose. He added a third slice, clearly not understanding lactose intolerance
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Cleanliness
8.36/10Some issues mentioned related to room darkness and malfunctioning phones.
Service
9.33/10Multiple reviews highlight excellent and friendly service from staff.
Location
9.37/10Consistently praised as great with fantastic views and proximity.
Room Quality
8.32/10Mixed sentiments on room quality; some rooms considered a bit outdated.
Amenities
8.85/10Amenities mentioned are of high quality, although some concerns on accessibility.
Value for Money
8.81/10Perceived as good value given the quality of services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.86/10Generally praised, although a few specific dishes were noted as missing.
Overall Experience
9.33/10Overall experience is highly positive despite a few concerns.