Hotel du Pont VieuxvsChateau de Palaja
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel du Pont Vieux is the choice of most writers compared to Chateau de Palaja. Hotel du Pont Vieux ranks #3 in Languedoc-Roussillon with praise from 4 publications including The Telegraph, Oyster and Frommer's.
Hotel du Pont Vieux
32 rue Trivalle, 11000 Carcassonne
From $87/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
Travel + Leisure
"The restaurant offers a superb lunch. The hotel only has seven rooms, all of them lovely and freshly renovated, and each with a view of the river." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Set in part of an 18th-century convent in a quiet street between the famous medieval city and La Bastide (the “new” town) is this friendly family-run hotel." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"On the edge of Carcassonne's medieval fortified citadel, the mid-range Hotel du Pont Vieux is a friendly, family-run property offering a good value for tourists wanting to be near sights." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This vintage hotel is a compromise between old and new towns – it's a short walk to both. Rooms are on the small side and some are a little dark, but they're attractively decorated." Full review
Frommer's
"It occupies an 18th-century building which has the advantage of a large courtyard, an internal garden, and a terrace which gives panoramic views of the citadel. " Full review
Chateau de Palaja
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." Full review
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." Full review
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. " Full review
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Rates drop considerably from November to March.