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Reviews of L'Esplanade

3 out of 5
L'Esplanade
2 Rue Pontcarral Le Bourg, Domme, Dordogne

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 163 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place, the staff were amazing and the view is incredible, thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peggy S

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with the views, room and service. Everyone was very kind and accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from sophie on 30 Mar 2022
Dear Mr Jeffrey We are very surprise about your advice Could you please detail When you left you let us understand thet you realy liked it!! Sincerely Sophie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning Views & Charming Stay
L'Esplanade was the perfect, quaint French countryside experience we were seeking for our 2-night trip to Domme! We rented 3 rooms for our friends at this hotel and loved the endless vistas of the Dorodgne Valley. From watching the sunset and hot air balloons, to enjoying the delicious chef-crafted dinner at the restaurant, L'Esplanade is the only place we would stay on our next trip to Domme!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic setting, view from room amazing. Staff were nice and helpful. Couldn’t want any more....apart from a bit of an update and a lick of paint but could be part of the charm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The "Expedia superior room " was not as photos shown on the hotel's website . Maybe if you book direct they give you better rooms . The photographs are self explanatory.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Eau Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous classic French hotel and restaurant beautifully situated overlooking the Dordogne valley. The rooms are quaint and the restaurant is one of my WORLD FAVORITES
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disappointing, not the view we expected. Older hotel, could use some upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was one of the best Inhave had anywhere, from the room and terrace,great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a spectacular view from the guest rooms, but you have to ask for "a room with a view" and you end up paying for it. My Expedia room - was very small, tired looking and with no view. Bathroom was terrible. New room had a lovely bathroom, was much larger (though not that large) and a view out the window that was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Perfect stay. Very efficient and friendly staff. Delicious dinner with great view. Comfortable room with heat which is not always the case in spring. Loved everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff ,great location excellent food comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible view
We always enjoy a getaway to the Dordogne and we always stay here when we can. This is a lovely old style hotel with wonderful staff in a beautiful setting. Splurge if you can and get a room facing the river. Just lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Come for the VIEW!
We really enjoyed our stay at L'Esplanade; people were friendly, the location is awesome, and the breakfast was excellent. We would have appreciated more lighting in the room itself, and we felt the carpets could be improved upon; then, I believe our reviews would have all been "big smiles". It's definitely worth a stay here, for the hotel and the surrounding town of Domme.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Lucy, uk

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge disappointment
This place used to be great for food, I'm going back some 20yrs here, now its unbelievably over priced nonsense. The decor hasn't changed either. The rooms can't have been decorated in over 20yrs, quite shocking, I paid extra for a superior room with Dordogne view, the view was stunning but the tired and pokey attic room was not worth the money. This place needs a serious cash injection or needs to call it a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnifique
DIscovery of the area was MOST pleasant!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good service, good food. Views from terrace and breakfast room are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Declan

The view to to die for!
You really can’t say anything more then go for the view! It’s unbelievable. The hotel staff are lovely, the only thing is getting to the hotel! When you get up to the square with the church, park the car , get out and you’ll see it beside the viewing area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best views in France!
Fantastic view, beautiful village, and incredible restaurant! Hotel itself needs some upgrade but the view, village and restaurant definitely make up for it! This is our second visit in 4 months and we loved every minute of it. Domme is a beautiful hill town in France! When hot air balloons hang over the valley and the sun is setting it is a photographer's dream!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Terri, England

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel in a lovely village
The hotel is in a wonderful location with fabulous views and we had a lovely bathroom - and air-conditioning. However, we did consider it to be over-expensive. We were going to treat ourselves to dinner but, on the basis of breakfast, which was the worst value we've ever had in France, we decided to go into the village for dinner. I always try to communicate in French but the parking arrangements were beyond the lady who happened to be on reception when we arrived and myself. And everyone we asked said different things - between no euros on various streets to 75 euros in the carpark for three days. We went with the Tourist Information Office's suggestion and were not fined. I realise it's my fault for not speaking French, but could I suggest a sheet of paper stating the carpark arrangements in English when checking in. It is probably the most important information to get right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from sophie on 23 Aug 2018
Sorry for the parking in Domme I understand it is not easy but in the Directory book in the room you have all the explication you need on yhe price and we let at your disposal a map of the village to help you to find the best place to park

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay! The location is fantastic- loved our room and the service was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Maria, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view and great food
Hotel rooms are simple but comfortable. The hotel restaurant is superb, with magnificent views of the Dordogne River valley below.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel L'esplanade
This hotel is in an amazing situation, the views are superb. The staff were excellent and the room was good. We did find the cost of the evening meal was very expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 3 days discovering the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful visa from from facing rooms
It is situated in the most beautiful position but the hotel is tired now it needs an injection of cash to modernise and bring into the 21st century
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairytale view from our window
A hotel with charm and more charm in an exquisite jewel box town. The view from our window was magically beautiful and out of a dream. The room itself was again charming and charmingly French. The staff went out of their way for us and provided excellent service. We had two dinners, one in the dinning room and one outside on the patio. Both were delicious and both provided the gorgeous view of the valley and river below. We would love to return to Domme and of course L'Esplanade.

10/10 Excellent

Mischa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice get-a-way after spending time at all the caves etc in the two valleys

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, Beautiful town
This was a great stop on our tour of France. We loved staying in the quiet town. The hotel was in a great location with a beautiful view. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the wifi worked great.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has it all!
This was a great find! Exactly as the picture shows - this hotel is a destination by itself. The good news: the Dordogne is full of treasures you didn't know you were looking for! Eat breakfast and dinner here. Watch the sunset every night. Relax in your room. Take day trips, but stay here for a wonderful experience.

8/10 Good

Julie, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Esplanade has best view of the Domme valley
Switched the room assigned to me by booking through Expedia to one with a better view, since the Esplanade has the best view of the valley stretching out below Domme. Pity to miss it for lack of 10 euros a night. Food at the restaurant was expensive but excellent, if a little rich. Staff were friendly if a little rigid. Not the warmest reception but good enough for France. May return with others from my family.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room in beautiful Domme
We had a really nice stay here and would definitely recommend it. The room had a really nice and spacious bathroom with a tub, comfortable bed, and is just steps from amazing views of the valley and right in the lovely downtown of Domme. One tip, book early for dinner reservations if you'd like to eat at the hotel's restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely auberge with spectacular view.
Loved the relaxed vibe in beautiful. The L'Esplanade is a charming French auberge. The staff aimed to please. Though a bit difficult to find if arriving by car, once we got there, it was simple to drive to and from other Dodorgne villages. Please note, there are no elevators.

10/10 Excellent

ian, Northfleet , kent. England.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday
My stay at the hotel was very pleasant. I would recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding views off the terrace Wonderful for drinks at night, coffee in the morning and dinner during sunset. Great base to explore the Dordogne river valley. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Ask for rooms overlooking the valley. Hotel is older but atmospheric however that may not appeal to those expecting a 5 star hotel experience. I am ok with that as I enjoy that this fit the essence of a medieval town. Would return!!

8/10 Good

Peter, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel with a view
Great location, room and dinner tables overlooking Dordogne river. Good food. Rooms a little tired. Good base for exploring the valley.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Solihull

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dordogne views
Fantastic setting high above the Dordogne. Chose the valley view for our room, and well worth it. Tremendous views. Sit outside for your evening meal, and take in those views over a quality meal.

8/10 Good

Ross, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect hotel in Dordogne region
My wife and I were on a belated honeymoon and booked this somewhat last minute. We had wanted to stay in Beynac or La Roque Gaegac, but found Domme to be an equally charming little town high up on a hill. The hotel restaurant has the best views in town, and the food and wine selection were excellent. Our room was very simple but clean (2.5 star), and with recently renovated (4 star) bathroom. Note: there are no lifts, so don't come here if you don't like stairs (in fact, avoid the town altogether, as it's quite hilly). Also note that you have to enter the hotel through the restaurant and there is no hotel parking, though there is public parking around there.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Would stay again!
Lovely hotel. We stayed for a wedding in a nearby village wth our 8 month old daughter. The staff were excellent with us and the baby and catered for all of our needs. The room was spotless and they provided us with a baby cot. If we could have changed one thing it would have been to have a kettle in the room as this would have helped with the baby but they provided us with water as and when we needed so it wasn't a huge problem. Really lovely hotel and would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Gareth, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place
Lovely hotel. Beautiful views in a beautiful town. Staff were exceptionally helpful and we enjoyed a really top-class dinner.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel in fabulous location with great restaurant
Stunning views, superb service, comfortable room, high quality restaurant.