Good central location but the hotel is long past its prime. Bedrooms are tiny, small sagging mattresses and musty odours made one night here a hardship! On a positive note the garden is pleasant place for an aperitif. The breakfasts primarily consist of stale bread, tasteless coffee and yogurt
I quite liked this hotel. It's quite quaint and a nice old building. The rooms are a bit dated yes, but that's part of the charm. But if you like freedom or think you might get back late at night, it's probably not for you. For one thing, you have to hand in your key every time you go out and only pick it up when you get back in. We went to Carcassonne one day and got back at 11:20pm. The owner was waiting up for us so he could give us our room keys and lock the front gate! And we felt quite bad! He told us he normally locks up at 11:15pm. He wasn't too grumpy but what if we had been later? Would we have been locked out? There wasn't any information that told us we had to be back by a certain time but it did feel like there was an unwritten curfew!
I have been going to "le Commerce" since 1983 every year on our way to Spain. Yes, it is an old fashion hotel but I much rather have character and charm , than the non descript accommodation you can find in some "chain" hotels. The restaurant too is pretty good value. I shall be going again in 2 days time, and I look forward to Madame's welcome, I wonder, will Monsieur smile this year? I hope so.
I stayed here three times ten years ago, whilst buying a house in the town. The bedrooms are a little old fashioned, but we discovered a top floor room with ensuite shower which was pleasant and light. Half the price of a Carcassonne hotel where we stayed at about the same time.
Since then we've eaten there regularly. Service is good,and food is tasty. The lunch time 'menu' is superb value. Remember to book if you want to eat in the courtyard in the summer, or you'll probably be disappointed. This place is popular with locals and holiday makers.
Unpretentious, but totally good, honest food.
We were three friends, meeting for lunch, and were just too early in the season to eat 'au jardin'. No problem, indoors was just fine. We all decided to go for the 'menu du jour'. Starters of charcuterie/salads was tasty, wonderful rustic bread, replenished throughout the meal went well with the next course of deep fried broccoli tempura in a spicy tomato sauce. Main course of pork chops with chips and green beans, filled us all to the extent that no one could face dessert, opting for coffee. Our bill, with wine, was €48. Fantastic value, with gracious service and authentic ambiance.
