Aix-en-Provence

The overall effect is that rarest of things, a hotel "experience," an almost perfectly crafted environment. — Concierge

Recently awarded its fifth star, this pink-sided Provençal mansion on the edge of town is surrounded by gardens and memories of Paul Cézanne, who used to visit. — Frommer's

This designer boutique hotel in Aix-en-Provence offers cheery, charming service, good value, and easy access to central Aix. — The Telegraph

This exquisite B&B is set in a restored 17th-century mansion in the heart of the Mazarin quarter. — Frommer's

This four-star hotel touts a central location, comfortable rooms, and a swimming pool -- a rarity in central Aix. — Frommer's

Classy central hotel, housed in a fourteenth-century monastery on the southern edge of the old core; the rooms are dependably comfortable. — Rough Guide

This 18th-century town house is just steps away from place des Quatre Dauphins and a few minutes from the cours Mirabeau. — Frommer's

It is located at the heart of a new residential and cultural district called Forum Culturel and is a five-minute walk from Provence Mirabeau Courts. — Star Service

This hotel, located in an 18th-century former town house, is very popular with the musicians who take part in Aix's summer festivals. — Frommer's

La Maison d'Aix is a four-room, upscale, boutique property with an intimate bed-and-breakfast vibe but with the perks that usually come with larger properties. — Oyster

Well-crafted long-stay operation is one of Accor's newest offshoots, and one that blends the economy and curt modern fashions of its Mercure brand with the vibe of a residential flat or a condo-hotel. — Star Service

You're in the thick of things in this modern hotel on a very busy intersection in the old town. — Frommer's

This is a good value...and it aims its sights at small groups and frugal but fussy road warriors. — Star Service

This evocative 17th-century villa is a traditional enclave insulated from the hubbub by 10 acres of woods and gardens bordering the River Arc. — Star Service

There’s a slight chain-like feel to this large hotel, a 10min walk from the centre, but the standard rooms are adequate, and there are also some much cheaper “student” singles. — Rough Guide

Frugal midrange travelers with a rental car will find this French version of a Days Inn (le inn de jour, for sure) to be a good base for exploring the region. — Star Service

Set on a picture-perfect 10 acres of woods, olive groves, and vineyards just outside Aix, with Cézanne-immortalized Mont Ste-Victoire as a backdrop, this hotel raises the bar for lodging in the region. — Fodor's

This is a place for idling under the plane trees with a glass of chilled rosé. — The Telegraph

This is the antithesis of the rundown, roadside offerings frequently encountered back in the States. — Star Service