Arzenc-de-Randon Vacations from $1,239

Great location. Next to the marina, and lots of restaurants. However during my stay the parking lot was under repair. Had to park on the street. It is not easy when you are a stranger to a country you don't want to make parking mistakes and at the time of my check in I don't think I received proper attention for the parking. Had to pay a lot, and besides that the stress of goint back and forth to the parking machine is quite stresfull.

As one walks from the Gare Saint-Roch, this hotel is nearby but out of sight. It sits near (and behind) the Polygone. The best approach is to leave from the upper floor of the train station through the doors to the north and take the metal footbridge directly onto the street where the tram runs. Cross the street and tram tracks and then follow that sidewalk down the incline bending to the left and then rising slightly back up. The tram tracks will be running along your right as you walk. There is a set of stone stairs that goes up toward a small wooded area in front of the property, but the Mercure sign will be visible at the top of the hotel. Take the stairs up and go around the wooded area (left is probably best) to the front of the hotel. Total walking time is less than 15 minutes.

The rooms and amenities are great; the staff are congenial and incredibly helpful. (They even cheerfully endured our tortured attempts at French.) It's a wonderful location near the river and the Place de l'Europe, as well as a minute's walk from two key tram lines. The hotel breakfast makes for a terrific start to a day of exploring this marvelous city.

Crappy area to stay. Stay around the Roch train station

Facilities and service were all outstanding. They upgraded our room upon arrival and were able to accommodate last-minute dinner and spa reservations. Only downside was that our itinerary just allowed us to stay one night. We will have to stay at least a few days on our next visit. Highly recommended.