If you want a smart modern hotel do not come here. If you want a quirky traditional French hotel this is the place. Our spacious room looked over the river. It was in easy walking distance of the town. The female staff were lovely helpful and cheerful. Our bikes were safely stored in the hotel.

The male member of the staff was a grumpy unhelpful man who needs to change his attitude. I would have given a higher score except for his attitude.

Great location. Easy walk from the train station. The hotel is located next to the waterfront and is a nice walk to the island where a number of restaurants are located. Our room was spacious and very clean. It is an older hotel without an elevator, but that was not a problem for us. Breakfast was very nice with a layout of rolls, meats, cheeses and drinks. We would definitely stay at Hotel St Jean on any future visit.

I love this hotel, very authentic, very French. The people who run it are delightful, the beds are great, the breakfast is good. I can recommend a stay here for all people who find big hotel chains too anonymous and bland. Here you get a little more local colour. Chalon is a great base for visiting Burgundy.

The location was perfect. The beautiful original features of the hotel, gently sweeping bannister of well worn and restored wood. The floors in the bedroom were stripped with original fitments to the window (withe additionof modern double glazing). It had the old fashioned sausage pillow to sleep on.if you want to stay in a place with character this is it.

The bathroom let the property down. We were led to believe there was free parking but it was not reserved for the hotel. There was parking on site if reserved but unfortunately it was full. Parking available in nearby car park at a reasonable price.

This is an absolutely gorgeous hotel finished in an old fashioned way with numerous period features and antique furniture. The lower corridors are beautiful and tranquil and the staircase has a wooden bannister that is a show stopper. We stayed in a huge family room at the top with four beds. It was a bit hot but we were there during an exceptional heatwave, however adding a fan might have helped our stay. The bathroom was huge and cool and beds were fine (a first encounter with bolster pillows for our two teenage kids!). Lovely hotel in a lovely location - I do hope I can visit again.

A fan might have helped manage temperatures in a big family room

I was worried to book the hotel room reading negative reviews. But it is 2 star hotel! And surely can compete with 3 star hotels. There was soap, shampoo and extra blanket with pillow. Staff is super nice and even parking was full, because we were with one motorbike, they let us park in front of the hotel. I loved the style of the hotel, interior was lovely, like stepping back in time. Room size is at least double of more modern hotels, the bed and "rolled" pillow are so comfy, it's impressive. The location is fantastic to get to the restaurants, and as we stayed Friday night, it was noisy outside, hearing people coming back from town centre. Perfect stay if you are planning to go to city centre

Noise from the street but it is due to central location

The welcome, the location, the receptionist spoke excellent English, the quirky character, which was 'shabby chic'.

Location was amazing and a room with a view of the river! Lady at check-in was friendly, helpful and informative and guided us in the direction of that evening's food and music festival on the riverbank - BONUS! Lovely breakfast.

No air-con but huge windows with a breeze off the river - no complaints.

As good as always - we stay here regularly now as we know we will always have a comfortable room, a good breakfast and are looked after by a friendly team

Friendly reception, prompt assistance and lovely, non-intrusive music and a surprise for breakfast: gluten-free bread - which was specially obtained early in the morning so as to be ready for 7.30 a.m.! Thank you very much indeed.