This B&B really has a wow factor! Soissons is a beautiful little city and Casa la Palma is in a mansion (I would guess mid 19th Century) a ten minute walk from the centre. Our room (Gauguin Suite) is a huge second-floor attic conversion nestling among the giant roof-timbers. The proprietor has plainly spent much on the conversions, and is rightly proud of his establishment. He wants people to enjoy and appreciate it. Our room was huge and warm: the bed huge and comfortable. The Shower was hot and powerful! The breakfast was typically French, but very good! The garden, which guests can enjoy, is a riot of statuary. Parking was easy, although the presence of a beautiful Bentley and an (apparently sulky according to its German Owner) Rolls Royce, obliged us to park our more modest Dacia a little further down the road!

The toilet is a twenty-metre walk from the shower room, and would benefit from a washbasin (which it lacks). A couple of the electric sockets are unusable. Although there is a modern fitted kitchen, it lacks any equipment or basic provision (e.g. tea or coffee, crockery, cutlery). Similarly, the bathroom lacked any toiletries. The wall-mounted toilet was seemingly installed by someone of large stature. I am a modest 5'10" and, not to be indelicate, my feet dangled some 4" (10 centimentres) from the floor! How my 5'2" wife managed, I can only guess.

Gee, what a palace! We had the room - room does not describe the enormous space - under the roof. De bed was huuuuuge, everything clean, just totally unexpected. Very friendly hosts! We parked in front of the house on the street which was perfectly safe. The breakfast was enough for us. We were cared for very well! Oh ja, you just have to walk down one street right across the house and you are in the center.

Lots of space. Great room

Breakfast- the quality of the chees and to some extent the ham didn't match the rest of the breakfast and overall hotel. France is a country of great fresh cheese, so don't serve processed cheese slices or cheap supermarket ham. A pity as that is what guests will remember as it's what they get before they leave. Charge an extra euro if needed...

Stunning building, beautiful decor and each room has its own wow factor! Hosts of the property were so welcoming and friendly. Gave a great recommendation for a fantastic restaurant! We only stayed one night but would definitely go back for a weekend to see more of Soissons, and would definitely book Casa La Palma le 48 again! Thank you

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An elegant house on an equally elegant street. We had a ground floor apartment, easily accessible with its own entrance. The apartment was spacious and the bedroom comfortable. Parking was easy, right outside on the street with security cameras. We arrived in Soissons right on dusk but really enjoyed strolling down the wide avenue on which Casa la Palma is situated where we could admire the late 19th Century villas and the looming facade of the cathedral. We had to leave early the next morning to catch a plane but look forward to returning to this interesting town.

A lack of any utensils (no crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils) in an otherwise excellently appointed kitchen meant that it was impossible to use. The exception, two small and two larger wine glasses (but no cups)! Also, there was just one liquid soap container for the basin, shower and toilet area.

It was a comfortable, elegant house and our room was lovely. It looked like something out of a film set. The house was well situated and parking very easy. Breakfast was good - perhaps some fruit would have been nice. It was lovely introduction to Soissons which we have passed through but never stayed in

The check in time was just about acceptable. We happened to see the owner arrive and checked with no trouble. But I sympathise with those who experienced difficulties. It is not acceptable especially as it is not a cheap place to stay. I too wondered why there was no cutlery or crockery in a well fitted kitchen!

Classic French build house. Quality furniture. Massive and comfortable bed. Warm, attentive service at breakfast. The finest baguette and pastries and high quality smooth strong coffee. Quiet and safe neighbourhood.

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This place is fantastic! walking distance to very good restaurants. Easy to park right outside, and the rooms is amazing. The owner was welcoming us and he was so friendly the whole time and served us a fantastic breakfast. This was my second stay and i can just recommend it.

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It was stupendous. I felt like I had walked onto a film set. The decor was striking and steeped in culture. The host on the evening we arrived was friendly and helpful. The host who served us breakfast was also friendly and informative

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The breakfast was basic but very nicely presented. The bed was very comfortable.

Needs a full length mirror in the room.The mirrors that are there are too high for some people, anyway, they only show a head, not a whole person. Nothing in the kitchen…….no mugs, cutlery, nothing. Not much us having a kitchen without anything in it. No toiletries…..no shampoo, body lotion, nothing. Only soap in a dispenser. Need to tell guests to bring toiletries. And tea and coffee and milk if they will want it in the room.