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Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne-MGallery vs Chateau de Palaja
Both Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne - MGallery Collection and Chateau de Palaja are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne - MGallery Collection is the choice of most writers compared to Chateau de Palaja. Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne - MGallery Collection has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 5 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne-MGallery
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Place Auguste-Pierre Pont, 11000 Carcassonne
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Enjoying the finest location within the walls of the old city, this ivy-covered former Episcopal palace provides a high level of creature comfort."
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Jetsetter
"Intimate, medieval stay inside a former bishop’s palace, with a heated pool and Michelin-starred restaurant."
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Travel + Leisure
"Former bishop's residence tucked into the ramparts of a medieval citadel, with unparalleled access to the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site."
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Frommer's
"This is where you can escape the crowds, safe behind an enclosed courtyard in the old city. The best bedrooms are straight out of a fairy tale book with paneled walls."
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Frommer's
"The best hotel in Carcassonne was originally a palace for the ruling bishops before it was turned into a hotel in 1909...the best bedrooms are straight out of a fairy tale book "
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If you can, book no. 308 with its panoramic view of the city.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Built in the 19th century in the Gothic Revival style, this is Carcassonne's most magnificent place to stay."
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Michelin Guide
"It looks like something straight out of the 15th century, the rooms packed with antique furniture and ornate woodwork, and stained-glass windows adding color to the sunlight."
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Please note: The hotel is located within the fortress structure with restricted vehicle access.
Chateau de Palaja
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
7 Rue Barri del Castel, 11570 Palaja, Carcassonne
From $126 /night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
Oyster
Mid-Range
"One of the top three-pearl properties in Carcassonne's surrounding area, the 12-room Chateau de Palaja is ideal for couples looking for a secluded getaway with plenty to do nearby."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Just five kilometres from the medieval city of Carcassonne, this informal, family-run 18th-century château hotel offers a country-house welcome without any stuffiness."
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Lonely Planet
"Its six rooms and six suites incorporate slate tiles, neutral colours and distressed furniture; there's a striking minimalist swimming pool and Swedish sauna. "
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Rates drop considerably from November to March.
