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We absolutely love this hotel! So wonderful to return after the trials of Covid to find that the Chateau de Palaja is as wonderful as ever, with Cathy and Eric providing the very best welcome. We cannot recommend this place highly enough, with its beautiful grounds, stylish rooms and interesting artwork. Whilst there we ate at Restaurant S’comme in the grounds, which was as good as ever with excellent food and wine.

A truly lovely hotel and beautiful surroundings. Catherine and her team were wonderful and extremely helpful. We received great suggestions of activities/restaurants around the area, the beds were comfortable and the breakfast delicious. Although the weather was not good, we still managed to relax for a smidgen of sunshine by the pool. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

This looked fabulous in the pictures, but we were disappointed. We had a ground floor comfort room. The decor was very drab, but the bed was super comfortable and the shower was excellent. The sliding door on the bathroom did not lock. The wardrobe seemed to be child size so that anything long draped along the bottom. This maybe because it was also suitable for disabled, but it didn't really work for us. Being on the ground floor meant that we had to keep the curtains closed as anyone walking past could see in. Breakfast on the first morning was fine, but the large tray was just plonked on our table, meaning we had to move our plates out of the way. The second morning was totally different. It was laid out buffet style with croissants, eggs, cheese, cereals, fruit etc - all very nice. Sadly on our last morning, the tray was again plonked on the table and we were given stale croissants! The pool is slightly away from the main building, down some sharp concrete steps, which is not ideal for children or anyone less able bodied. There was also only one sun umbrella - it was very hot during our stay, but if anyone else was using the pool, there was no shade if the umbrella was already in use. The location is great for Carcassonne, but I would not recommend staying here for more than one night. It all seems a bit tired and could do with an update. The saving grace was the fabulous restaurant next door, which is nothing to do with the Hotel. So I would describe this as an average Hotel - certainly not luxury and rather overpriced

Reall nice hotel and very helpful owner who looked after us and had great local knowledge. Rooms were huge and pool was quiet and got the sun until late.

Great Stay

Given the wonderful reviews of this hotel, I had expectations for the place. Reality proved me wrong. For 132 Euros a night, we had a very small room at the top of the house with a tiny bathroom and this bed pushed near the wall made me rather claustrophobic. No desk and one rickety chair we shared. With COVID, the owner explained to us that the room would not be cleaned for the duration of our stay (3 nights) and that we would have to request clean towels. That was not a good surprise. I was very underwhelmed on the whole and I will let you judge with my pics. Two positives: nice location near Carcassonne and lovely breakfast.

We stayed in a spacious suite for 2 adults & 2 children. Breakfast was lovely and generous, inside or in the garden, depending on the weather. We enjoyed the calm (and clean swimming pool) away from the crowds of Carcassonne, yet just 7min from it by car. The hotel is run by a couple and they are extremely busy, not to say stretched. There was no room service (making beds etc) due to Covid but it is nice and clean. Would be a great place for an outside party!