Excellent location and charming building. Lovely décor and pretty roof terrace.

We knew there was not a lift and this in itself was not a problem. However, if you are on the top floors you would expect a hospitality tray ( water, kettle, coffee etc) to have basic comforts without having to leave the room. (There was nothing in our room to suggest there was room service available). On our first stay ( en route), the room was spotless. On our return journey we stayed in a different room and, whilst beautifully decorated, it needed a good clean.

This was our second trip to the ‘Bee hotel’ and we came back because it is the opposite of a chain hotel. It has a lot of character and feels really homely. Just a short walk from the main square and cathedral. There is easy parking outside (pay in daytime, free overnight). Our room was nice, warm and it was great to have a bath. The breakfast was good and included scrambled eggs. The staff were friendly and we were glad to be told about the Christmas market and to see the illuminations at the cathedral which were amazing (if you’re staying at Christmas)

Not a big problem but it would have been good to have a kettle or coffee machine in the room.

excellent location in Orleans, very clean and large room, with mostly fascinating and warm style interiors. The bed was extremely comfortable. The staff were also very nice.

only minor details. Some finishes in the bathroom are not as elegant as in the bedroom and the room arrangement is little extravagant (with entrance in the big bathroom with bathtube, wc was in a little separate room).

Honestly, I couldn’t have been happier. This beautiful little hotel oozes with character. It is filled with antiques and objet d’arts. Throughout, it has bee wallpaper to reflect its name. My room and bathroom were small but absolutely charming and cosy. I had a little balcony, overlooking g the pretty street. The staff too are sweet, friendly and welcoming. I paid extra for breakfast - which was organic and pretty good. It’s right in the heart of the city in a great area for eating, shopping and sight seeing. You can park cheaply and easily on the street. The meters take cards.

Leaving?!

The location was very near to the station and was handy from that point of view although it had a tendency to attract various unsavoury characters. The breakfast was excellent but it was charged extra to get the room rate.

There were no tea or coffee making facilities in the room. Although one could ask for a free tea or coffee down in the hotel lounge.

Hotel L’abeille is a lovely little hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the hotel is perfectly situated near the train station and a short walk from the centre. They’ve really leaned into the Joan of Arc theme with lots of memorabilia all over the hotel which is fun. I really like that everything is bee themed including the key fob, the wallpaper and much more! Our room had a little balcony overlooking an enclosed area behind the hotel, it was a nice little secluded spot to read. The hot also has a roof terrace which gives you great views over the rooftops. Breakfast is decent with a nice selection of cold meats and cheeses and fruits and you get a croissant and a baguette. If I were a bee I would come here but I would also come here if I were a human, which I am.

The only gripe I had was that the bathroom lights are set to a timer and they’re not very sensitive. This means you can be in the middle of showering and the lights will go out and you have to wave your hands a lot to get it back on! Apart from that it was all good stuff - I thought we only got one pillow each. But actually there were spare pillows in the cupboard so that was fine.

The staff were very welcoming both at check in and at breakfast. The hotel is steeped in history with old winding staircases and pictures of the hotel from days gone by to an amazing roof terrace which we were fortunate to have use of as we were on the 4th floor. Breakfast was good and plentiful set you up for the rest of the day.

Not any fault of the hotel but my own fault for booking last minute we ended up in the attic of the hotel so maybe like the 5th floor the room was spacious but the bathroom was in the eaves so showering was a kneel down in the bath but hey I'm 6ft 5 apart from that the room was a good size.

The hotel has a very quaint charm, it is neither a cookie cutter modern chain, nor an old musty place. It reminded me of the late eighties Phillip Stark New York boutique hotels, but without the drama. The furniture, the wall coverings, the interesting room layouts, the staff and the location were all wonderful.

The bathroom was very clean and freshly redecorated, but I would have prefered a shower to the boot bathtub. Also, there is no elevator, the reservation confirmation mentioned it so we came with a small overnight bag. Still, for some people that could be a serious issue.

Lovely building with loads of character. Room was great, overlooking the street below. Staff were super friendly and accommodated my terrible schoolboy french with humour and politeness

Parking was tricky, mainly metered in the direct locality - spaces are like gold dust. There's no lift, and a winding, uneven staircase - it was all part of the building's character, but probably not great for the elderly/incapacitated. I had torn a ligament in my leg the day before, which meant it was slow and painful getting to my room on the third floor!

I really like this hotel. The room was comfortable with a large bed. The reception and breakfast area were great - it maintains an older charm. Breakfast was really good and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

The only knock I have was the bath/shower. I had a tub shower combo, but you could not stand up as I was on the very top floor with limited head space in the bathroom. A little inconvenient, but no big deal. Lastly, no lift in this hotel, so you will need to carry your bags up the stairs - travel light!