8/10 Good
Lorain
Travelled with partner
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With a few little tweaks this idyllic chateau could be truly top-notch. It's quirky, but elegant.
Pros:
Beautiful grounds, tennis courts, little bistro tables scattered about.
Friendly staff.
Bathroom on #14 was large and the hot towel rack was so luxurious.
Quiet.
Beds and linens very comfortable.
Housekeeping did a nice job refreshing the room when we wanted, but left us alone when we didn't.
Cons:
Sometimes there's a language barrier.
The restaurant service was stellar and the setting was gorgeous, but the food was average. We had beef carpaccio, salad with bacon, steamed salmon and steamed sea bass and a brownie with caramel sauce. It's a decent option if you don't want to walk 18 minutes into town.
The room had 4 packets of tea and it would be 50 cents per package after that. Seems petty and nit-picky.
The larger garbage can was for paper, while the small bathroom can was for everything else. Again, odd.
There's an elegant water dispenser in the reception area flanked by a cabinet with European adapters and knick knacks.
It all sounds trivial, but it detracts from the potential upscale experience. There are updated lighting options, plugs, entry locks, shower fixtures then there's a seat cushion hole in the elegant lounge. Details matter.
The stairway is gorgeous, but the elevator makes the upper floors accessible with luggage. If you're walking from the train (< 20 min) you will have to carry your bags down the gravel driveway. Lovely stay, but could be stellar!
Lorain
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024