Hôtel de Pavie

Planted to stay 2 days, but extended to 4 days and enjoyed every minute of my stay. St Emilion is on the World Heritage List. Hotel Pavie is the centre of this city. Yes the hotel is charming and chic, central to everything, Yes it has a 2 Michelin star restaurant Yes the rooms are spacious as are the bathrooms Yes all the amenities are in the room Yes the beds are comfortable . But what really makes this hotel so memorable is the incredible team assembled here in every department . No those not appear to be in anybody's vocubalrly. Receptionists, Concierge, valet and breakfast staff all are so very good at their job, that you could only smile and hope to get a chance to come back. A special shout out to the manager of the breakfast area on the terrace ( stunning views ) she was the ultimate professional. Bravo. Make sure you have the French Breakfast... the croissants and pastries are the best I ever had anywhere. Throw in an omelet and your day will start perfectly. Don't bother looking anywhere else in the area. This is the place. If you can prearrange a visit to a stunning winery Chateau Pavie, take the hotel Bentley and book a private visit . It's €300 but truly worth every euro of it. Yes same owners as the hotel. They also own a wonderful casual bistro a few feet from the hotel. If I could give the people working there more then 5 stars ... they would deserve it.

We had the privilege of staying in a Junior Suite, Syrah, at the Hotel de Pavie for 3 nights and it was by far the nicest, largest, and most elegant hotel room we've ever stayed in. We stopped in St-Emilion because we were en route from Carcassonne to Puy du Fou an hour south of Nantes, and it looked to be the halfway point so we could break up a 7 hour drive. We didn't know much about the city and found the hotel, and the Michelin-starred La Table de Pavie in the hotel, via Google search, so as soon as we saw the reviews, we hurriedly booked the room and changed our plans so we could experience the restaurant, since it's closed on both Sunday and Monday. We were so glad we made the decision! The Syrah room is gorgeous and huge, and since the hotel is built into the side of a hill, it is true that it takes 3 different elevators to get there from the lobby. The first and third elevators had stairs next to them so we really only ever took the second elevator, which didn't have stairs. From the room, we could exit directly into the city via the door next to the fitness room on the ground floor, and we could also reenter from here. Pros: 1. Everything about the room. The most delicious fresh-baked lemon madeleines from the hotel bakery awaited us in the room on arrival. As you can see from the pics, the room is spotlessly clean, and every part of the suite is huge. The shower is a walk-in circular shower. There are a multitude of windows with wooden shutters that the housekeepers opened and closed every day. There is nothing negative that I could possibly say about this suite. 2. Everything about the service. Everyone was friendly and smiling. There was nothing that they wouldn't do without a gracious smile. And interestingly it seems that most of the staff at this hotel, including in the restaurant, were foreign-born. As an example, front desk, sommeliere, and waiter at La Table de Pavie were Dutch, another server was from the Philippines, wait staff in the breakfast room were Irish and Latin American. Of course there were some French staff as well, but when we were there, they were outnumbered by foreign-born staff. We haven't seen this before in a hotel in France. 3. The breakfast. Continental breakfast was plentiful, far too many baked goods for 2 people. Everything fresh-baked on site. They offer to package up leftovers for you to take with you, no problem, which we did when we decided to have a picnic in the room one night. The coffee was delicious, and a carafe and teapot are left on the table so you don't have to keep asking for refills. We didn't opt for eggs/meat because the breads/pastries/viennoiseries were plenty. What makes this a 5 star hotel: Besides the elegance of the lobby and everything in the suite, it was the impeccable and thoughtful service. As an example, after we finished our nightcap at the bar (which is also the breakfast room and right next to the front desk/lobby), I asked for the check. The serve

Service is throughout is gracious, prompt, and highly professional. Our suite was extremely spacious, modern, and comfortable, and includes a large walk in closet/dressing room, large bath, dining area, living room, and sitting areas as well as coffee maker etc. The restaurant is exceptional and worth the cost. The hotel is located within a walkable small village with many wine shops, cafes, and other restaurants. The hotel also arranged for touring of wine estates and a wine class. We were driven in the hotel Bentley. Overall a luxuriously pleasant experience!

We had the most amazing stay at Hotel de Pave. The location is beyond perfect, the hotel, grounds and staff were a 10 out of 10. This is the best hotel in town and all of the amenities just make it that much more perfect.

Room was clean and service was excellent. Staff is friendly and attend to all your needs. Excellent Property.

This hotel is perfectly located, and every detail is handled by an amazing staff. We could not have had a better experience.