The 110-room Aquabella Hotel is an upscale property right on the edge of the old town, with a magnificent garden featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, plus a grill with terrace seating, all set amongst Medieval ruins. There's also a lobby bar and lounge featuring live jazz some nights and a classy Mediterranean restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows. But the hotel's best feature is its extensive spa facilities, including indoor pools that make use of geothermal waters, a sauna, and a hammam. Tasteful rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, but the decor, which has a light Provencal theme, feels a bit basic for an upscale property. For more luxurious decor, the Villa Gallici is a prime choice -- but it's a bit farther from town and can be twice the price.
The 110-room Aquabella Hotel is an upscale property right on the edge of the old town, with a magnificent garden featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, plus a grill with terrace seating, all set amongst Medieval ruins. There's also a lobby bar and lounge featuring live jazz some nights and a classy Mediterranean restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows. But the hotel's best feature is its extensive spa facilities, including indoor pools that make use of geothermal waters, a sauna, and a hammam. Tasteful rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, but the decor, which has a light Provencal theme, feels a bit basic for an upscale property. For more luxurious decor, the Villa Gallici is a prime choice -- but it's a bit farther from town and can be twice the price.
The 22-room Villa Gallici is a gorgeous luxury property situated in a residential area about a 10-minute walk from the center of Aix-en-Provence. Its grounds are well-manicured and lovely, and the interior is rich with period detailing and Provencal style. It's more like a grand residential property than a hotel. Rooms are all individually decorated with lush fabrics and wallpapers, true antiques, and rich historic detailing. The restaurant is also gorgeously decorated and has an impressive wine cellar, and the terrace makes for a fine alfresco dining spot under the trees. A picturesque pool, luxe spa, and fitness center all complete the package. Travelers looking for something a bit more modern and at lower rates could check out the Hotel Cezanne, which is also a little closer to town.
The 22-room Villa Gallici is a gorgeous luxury property situated in a residential area about a 10-minute walk from the center of Aix-en-Provence. Its grounds are well-manicured and lovely, and the interior is rich with period detailing and Provencal style. It's more like a grand residential property than a hotel. Rooms are all individually decorated with lush fabrics and wallpapers, true antiques, and rich historic detailing. The restaurant is also gorgeously decorated and has an impressive wine cellar, and the terrace makes for a fine alfresco dining spot under the trees. A picturesque pool, luxe spa, and fitness center all complete the package. Travelers looking for something a bit more modern and at lower rates could check out the Hotel Cezanne, which is also a little closer to town.
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. Rooms are sophisticated and spacious with teakwood floors, goose-down duvets, and rainfall showerheads, and the suite has a lovely balcony, Bose sound system, and a minibar. The hotel offers stylish lounge areas, a delicious breakfast buffet that's included in the room rate, and an honesty bar. There's also a chic basement spa area with a small pool, steam room, and lounge. Travelers might want to also consider the Renaissance Aix en Provence Hotel, a larger property with a full-service spa, fitness center, and restaurant -- but it lacks the intimacy and personalized service of this small boutique.
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. Rooms are sophisticated and spacious with teakwood floors, goose-down duvets, and rainfall showerheads, and the suite has a lovely balcony, Bose sound system, and a minibar. The hotel offers stylish lounge areas, a delicious breakfast buffet that's included in the room rate, and an honesty bar. There's also a chic basement spa area with a small pool, steam room, and lounge. Travelers might want to also consider the Renaissance Aix en Provence Hotel, a larger property with a full-service spa, fitness center, and restaurant -- but it lacks the intimacy and personalized service of this small boutique.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Cezanne is a 55-room boutique property about a five-minute walk to Old Town and Cours Mirabeau. It has a stylish lobby lounge with a well-stocked honesty bar, a bright breakfast room that serves an excellent buffet (though it's not included in the room rate), and a chic seasonal courtyard terrace. Contemporary rooms and suites include flat-screen TVs, iPhone docks, minibars stocked with free nonalcoholic beverages, and free Wi-Fi; bathrooms have rainfall showerheads. Entry-level rooms can be small, though. The hotel also has a tiny fitness room and a massage treatment room. The Renaissance Aix en Provence Hotel, while slightly farther from the main attractions, has more on-site amenities, such as a pool, full-service spa, and restaurant.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Cezanne is a 55-room boutique property about a five-minute walk to Old Town and Cours Mirabeau. It has a stylish lobby lounge with a well-stocked honesty bar, a bright breakfast room that serves an excellent buffet (though it's not included in the room rate), and a chic seasonal courtyard terrace. Contemporary rooms and suites include flat-screen TVs, iPhone docks, minibars stocked with free nonalcoholic beverages, and free Wi-Fi; bathrooms have rainfall showerheads. Entry-level rooms can be small, though. The hotel also has a tiny fitness room and a massage treatment room. The Renaissance Aix en Provence Hotel, while slightly farther from the main attractions, has more on-site amenities, such as a pool, full-service spa, and restaurant.
Le Pigonnet is a luxury hotel situated in an 18th century Provencal manor house with extravagantly manicured gardens (where Cezanne presumably painted "Mont Saeinte-Victoire"). The hotel's 44 rooms and suites are individually styled with contemporary, French Provencal flair; they feature spacious bathrooms (many with walk-in rainfall showers) and modern amenities like Nespresso coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, and minibars stocked with local products. The hotel has a small on-site spa with a treatment room, sauna, hammam, and fitness area, a seasonal outdoor pool, a wood-paneled bar, and a well-regarded restaurant, plus outdoor terrace dining. From a price-to-luxury standpoint, it's hard to beat Le Pigonnet. Luxe competitors in the area include the intimate La Maison d'Aix and the opulent Villa Gallici, but they tend to be more expensive.
Le Pigonnet is a luxury hotel situated in an 18th century Provencal manor house with extravagantly manicured gardens (where Cezanne presumably painted "Mont Saeinte-Victoire"). The hotel's 44 rooms and suites are individually styled with contemporary, French Provencal flair; they feature spacious bathrooms (many with walk-in rainfall showers) and modern amenities like Nespresso coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, and minibars stocked with local products. The hotel has a small on-site spa with a treatment room, sauna, hammam, and fitness area, a seasonal outdoor pool, a wood-paneled bar, and a well-regarded restaurant, plus outdoor terrace dining. From a price-to-luxury standpoint, it's hard to beat Le Pigonnet. Luxe competitors in the area include the intimate La Maison d'Aix and the opulent Villa Gallici, but they tend to be more expensive.
Opened in 2014, the upscale Renaissance Aix en Provence Hotel was conceived like a gallery, with traditional symbols of Provence integrated into sharp interiors that showcase a collection of contemporary art. It's within a five-minute walk of the Grand Theatre de Provence and 10 minutes from the Old Town. The 133 rooms, including suites with separate living areas, are spacious and chic -- some even have balconies. Restaurants include Le Comptoir de Clos, a bistro serving all meals, as well as at two bars and a Starbucks outlet in the lobby. There's also a spa, fitness center, and event space. The Renaissance is competitively priced, but travelers should check rates at the Hotel Cezanne, which also has an artsy vibe and is closer to the celebrated Cours Mirabeau.
Opened in 2014, the upscale Renaissance Aix en Provence Hotel was conceived like a gallery, with traditional symbols of Provence integrated into sharp interiors that showcase a collection of contemporary art. It's within a five-minute walk of the Grand Theatre de Provence and 10 minutes from the Old Town. The 133 rooms, including suites with separate living areas, are spacious and chic -- some even have balconies. Restaurants include Le Comptoir de Clos, a bistro serving all meals, as well as at two bars and a Starbucks outlet in the lobby. There's also a spa, fitness center, and event space. The Renaissance is competitively priced, but travelers should check rates at the Hotel Cezanne, which also has an artsy vibe and is closer to the celebrated Cours Mirabeau.
