“Don't bother. There are much better budget options.”

OK, it's cheap, but that's pretty much all this place has going for it. The room I stayed in, a "Superior Studio", was far from superior. You get a double bed, a small flat-screen telly, wired internet access with the socket positioned next to the bed but the only free power socket on the other side of the room (so that you end up with cables trailing everywhere). The tiled floor is incredibly cold underfoot, meaning that you have to wear shoes all the time; the kitchenette is missing useful things like a kettle and washing-up liquid (if you don't wash up anything you use, they'll charge you the 30 EUR cleaning fee), you get one tiny soap and shower gel (any more is charged for at 5 EUR, so bring your own), and you're required to take any rubbish to their bins in the bowels of the hotel, with the prospect of that 30 EUR cleaning fee if you don't. The hotel is situated opposite Besancon's main fire station, with all that implies. If the location is important to you, stump up an extra 20 EUR a night for the Ibis a hundred yards away; if it's the price, there's an Etap opposite the main railway station which is roughly the same price and is much higher quality!

“Not for serious self caterers”

We stayed in the Citea Besancon for 7 days. It is ideally situated near the town centre, only about 7 minutes walk from the old town but far enough out for a quick exit if you intend to tour around. We were given fresh towels every day and the room was kept clean and tidy. If you are intending to arrive by car I would recommend using the underground car park under the hotel. It is worth the expense as the nearest car park otherwise is about 4 minutes walk from the hotel. The one thing against this hotel is if you intend to go there to self-cater. There is no work surface, and the cooker is directly next to the sink and draining board which makes it incredibly difficult. It is fine if you need the facilities for boiling water for drinks etc but difficult for much else.

“Cette résidence est très bien située, elle bénéficie d'un bon service, surtout pour le nettoyage”

La résidence est bien située et assez facile d'accès par rapport à la gare. Elle bénéficie d'un bon rapport qualité / prix. La prèsence d'une kitchenette est très pratique, et l'appartement est suffisamment équipé.

“il y a mieux”

Le ménage n'est pas fait le week-end