La Roque-sur-Pernes Holidays from £390

This is not really a hotel. It is not staffed. Its a remodeled apart building with five flights of stairs and no elevator. There's nothing here, it's desolate street alongside a freight train line. Stay somewhere else. And even though you are mislead by the pictures, and the description which makes it sound like a hotel, it's not. Stay somewhere, anywhere else. And don't expect Expedia to refund your money when you cut this stay mercifully short and go somewhere else.

This beautiful property is located on a hillside overlooking the local Provence countryside. It is a bit secluded, but that is why you booked here, right? The rooms are large and well appointed (we booked a deluxe room) and live up to the 5-star rating. The restaurant for dinner is highly recommended for an upscale culinary treat while staying at the hotel. We had an amazing prix-fixe meal that was the highlight of our stay. The breakfast buffet is sufficient for a hotel of this caliber, but they could do more to elevate the experience. While the pool is nice and in a great setting, the poolside catering is almost nonexistent. They should have serving staff do the rounds to take orders for guests lounging at the pool. The only disappointment of our stay was the gym facilities. You really cannot call this a gym or fitness room, as the room itself is glass-encased, making it too hot during the day to workout in. The big miss is that there are no dumbbells or any respectable fitness equipment to speak of. This is a huge oversight for guests who are planning for a multiday stay.

We stayed here 15 years ago and it was even better than we remember! Fabulous room and pool, wonderful breakfast and helpful staff. A great location and walkable into town.