Le Carline, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

I have just got home from a Leger battlefield tour, i, like many others read the reviews and was a bit concerned.... So, this hotel is clearly budget, and starting with the less good points, its a little way out of town, rooms aren't huge and its a tiny bit dated. The bathroom is very small but functional, however it was clean and loads of hot water. But..... speaking for myself, its impeccably clean, had good quality bedding, has a tram stop outside if you want to head into town, free wifi and despite the reviews about the unpleasant staff, I found them lovely and all had reasonable english skills too. Breakfast was typically continental and of a good standard, but the breakfast room isn't huge, so an early start seemed to work well. I am vegetarian, so didn't opt for the meals in the hotel, but fellow travellers seemed more than happy with their dinners and quite complimentary about it. In terms of food there is a buffalo grill next door (steak house) and thats literally next door, over the road is a carrefour with a couple more eateries, and if you turn right, there is macdonalds 2 minutes away. So there are plenty of options. The wifi was a bit hit and miss, but its free so you can't moan. If you do need wifi, then macdonalds was very good for that. I don't know how much the rooms cost as it was part of a package, so i can't comment on value. Personally, I would have no issues staying here again and for an out of town hotel, would recommend it.

Stayed, like many other reviewers, as a participant on a Leger Battlefield Tour, so I was expecting a functional base to rest and eat after a long day on the road. This hotel met the needs of the visit very well. As regards the location, it is fine if you are there as part of a tour group but a little out of town if you are travelling independently. The room was small but the bed was comfortable and there was a kettle, with tea/coffee kit. The bathroom was somewhat cramped and in need of a little renovation but I gather the new owners are working on the accommodation so it can only get better. The restaurant offered a good continental breakfast and an evening menu, with a choice of three main dishes. The food was tasty and well presented - I have no complaints. Finally, a word of appreciation for the staff, who were friendly, sociable and helpful.