The location of the hotel is ideal for exploring the town. We had a room at the back so it was quiet. We didn't eat in the hotel, but there are restaurants everywhere in Albi so we didn't find it difficult to find somewhere for a nice meal. Private Hotel parking is well worth going for. Our dog was happy too, and well accepted by the hotel. A lot of thought has gone into this hotel with it's different rooms. We travelled with family and had three rooms which were the rooms on the first floor, so it was like having connected rooms. A nice touch was the room which had my grandson in it - his bed was a sofa in the entrance to the bedroom so it felt as if he was a bit separate from his mum and dad. If you haven't been to Albi I would recommend it. A nice town, with everything within walking distance. The architecture is amazing, and a visit to the Cathedral is a must.

The hotel restaurant is open to the public and that's who they seem to cater for. As guests of the hotel we like to have a coffee sitting outside in the mornings, and a drink late afternoon before getting changed for dinner. However, as soon as one meal is over they lay the tables for the next. I was directed to sit at a table which they said they kept for guests, but it was a very hot day and the table was soon in full sun. This is a bit of a downside to the whole opulent experience of this hotel. I hope they remedy this soon as there is no need to lay tables straight after lunch when dinner isn't for several hours.

The hotel was in a great location - right by all the main attractions and the bars and restaurants. we. had breakfast in the hotel and ate dinner there also. The food was amazing. Staff are very nice. The hotel has another bar just down the road which also is great for drinks and usually some live music. Overall our 2 day stay was great and would recommend The Alchemy.

Lovely spacious room with glamorous decor and numerous high-end and custom finishes. Great to be able to reserve parking in such a central location. Really appreciated that it was dog-friendly. Staff were very pleasant to deal with.

Very minor issues only-breakfast was a bit limited, room lacked milk/creamer for coffee, entry seems primarily for restaurant and somewhat hides hotel aspect.

Our stay was incredible! The hotel is definitely 5-star quality - the only reason it has only 4 stars is that the front desk isn't open 24 hrs, not a problem for guests because there is keypad access after hours. The location is perfect for sightseeing on foot in the old town. The hotel is small, only 10 rooms, and is beautifully designed. Our room was spacious and quiet, with a very comfortable bed and excellent air conditioning that kept us cool even though the weather outside was hot. The bathroom was lavish, very fresh, and the shower was great. Breakfast was continental, with homemade yogurt and good croissants but no cooked food. We ate dinner twice at the hotel and recommend it highly The local Gaillac wines were very good and the menu had both regional and international specialties. All our food was delicious. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Parking was a problem that Booking.com did not warn us about. The hotel has only 6 spaces, so if you want to park at the hotel you should reserve a space in advance by contacting the hotel directly. When we arrived there were no spaces left, so we had to park in a public lot 3 blocks away and feed the meter during the day.

Breakfast was good in so far that it was a standard continental breakfast. The room was most comfortable, well laid out with a five star bathroom. Excellent location but more importantly than all: All Personnel were outstanding in their welcome, friendliness and always so helpful. Their English was excellent.

The Bath towels were not up to standard; not absorbent and could be bigger.i

The excellent decor, the attention to detail, the restaurant, it has a parking garage, it has as absolutely spotless, the service was very special, everyone made us feel so welcome. Big shout out to Lawrence who’s English was excellent and service, attention and attitude first class

Nothing I didn’t like

Gorgeous hotel in centre town. Lovely friendly staff- especially check in and waiting staff in the evening. Lovely food and cocktails. Stylish room and bathroom. Just lovely

Nothing to dislike- no parking at hotel but this is Albi City and we parked overnight nearby for one euro!!!

friendly helpful staff, showing us the hotel's parking nearby and advising on how best to explore Albi. Large comfortable room, pretty terrace for excellent dinner and well presented fresh breakfast. Perfect location on the edge of the city centre, with access to the many extraordinary sights within 10 minutes walk.

the wifi was terrible! staff were helpful but even after logging in at the front desk, connection was lost with 10m, never mind in a 3rd floor bedroom!

The owner was at the reception and he made us feel welcome right away. They had parking, which is not easy in an old town. The room was very comfortable, as was the bed. The bath and shower worked as they should - modern, high pressure and all the amenities. The A/C was easy to operate and it functioned. Breakfast was upon request with fresh and delicious pastries. Overall cannot recommend the place highly enough.

The short two-night stay. Wish it was longer.....

Lovely staff, perfect location. Very nice location for bfast on terrace. The landings and commons are beautifully done. The rooms was spacious and the bathroom gigantic and comfortable.

A little noisy. The reception area is a bit odd —doubles up as restaurant cashier etc. Just felt a little chaotic in arrival.