Hotel Cap Europe, Strasbourg, France

Address: 6, rue de Bitche, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Website:  http://www.cap-europe-hotel.com/


I made a last minute decision to stay here; I was on my way to somewhere else. Even so, I had rather hoped for slightly better facilities.
This is a "residence" rather than a hotel. I stayed three years ago, but recent reviews suggest that not much has changed.

The room was clean and adequate but very spartan. The toilet and shower were in a self contained capsule - a little like in an aircraft. There were basic cooking facilities and the "crockery " was locked in a cupboard, to which I was given the key. I had to laugh when I saw what was there - two of everything, admittedly - but odd, mismatched cast-offs that made me think that management was taking cost-cutting to the extreme.

There was internet, as advertised, but the cost was 4,5 euros per hour - quite outrageous. I didn't try the breakfast at 8 euros, but relied on nearby patisseries.

There were no serious problems with this place - and the price was reasonable. I think with  a little forward planning, it would be easy to get much better value elsewhere. Don't expect comfort or daily room service beyond a change of towels.

From the hotel, it is a pleasant walk to the centre of town, and just a short distance to catch a bus that goes straight to the train station.

Strasbourg is a great place for a few days' visit. I enjoyed my stay in the city immensely and the accommodation, although extremely basic, served its purpose.

Campanile Dijon Centre, Dijon, France

Address: 15-17 Avenue Foch, 21000 Dijon, France
Website:  http://www.campanile.com/en/hotels/campanile-dijon-centre-gare

The Campanile is conveniently located and very comfortable. It is, quite literally, a three minute walk from the Dijon Ville railway station and a five minute brisk walk from the Centre-Ville.  It is situated on a street that is packed with restaurants, patisseries, take-away outlets and other hotels.
The room was far bigger than I had expected and had a very comfortable bed and a large adjoining bathroom with a spacious vanity bar and a deep bathtub ... just great!
The decor is simple and practical; it is certainly a no-frills hotel. There is adequate cupboard storage and hanging space, a desk and a flat screen TV. The free wifi worked very well.
There are facilities for making tea and coffee in the room but it was a rather strange set-up. The tray and kettle made up a prefabricated module, complete with tiny plastic cups - I'm not at all sure why they didn't provide ordinary ones.
I didn't use the restaurant, but there was a buffet breakfast available and "formule" (set menu) dinners at what seemed to be a reasonable cost.

I didn't have much contact with the staff, but my impression was that they were helpful and pleasant.

For convenience and comfort the hotel was a good choice and not too expensive. I would probably not want to stay for more than 2 or 3 nights.