Logis Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore, rooms and table in Vertolaye
The Logis Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore is a hotel with a restaurant in Vertolaye, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It offers rooms with a private bathroom, breakfast and a terrace. I see it as a good stop on the road, for walkers or anglers, or simply for a good meal.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where the Logis Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore is in Vertolaye
The Logis Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore is in Vertolaye, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, right in the village. The address is at the Doré locality, on the road for those heading towards Ambert. It is a quiet spot, designed more for a stopover than for a big city.
If you are coming from afar, Clermont-Ferrand airport is about 70 km away, which is reasonable if you hire a car. The hotel presents itself as a good base for a day of walking or fishing. Several guests recount having stopped "by chance on the road" and being pleasantly surprised.
What the rooms at the Logis de la Dore are like
The rooms at the Logis de la Dore are simple, well equipped and, according to guests, very clean. Each has a private bathroom, which is reassuring for a night in passing as well as for a longer stay.
- The equipment. A desk, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, bed linen and towels provided.
- Family rooms. The hotel offers these, handy if you are travelling in a group.
- The beds. This is the point that comes up most. Several guests speak of a very comfortable bed and a spacious room, and some even say they slept like babies.
- The Wi-Fi is free, useful if you work in the evening.
I notice that the reviews say little about the décor. This is an unfussy hotel, where you sleep well and nothing more is promised. For me, that is enough for this kind of stopover.
How good is the hotel restaurant
At the Logis de la Dore the restaurant matters as much as the rooms, and it is what brings people back. The cooking is French and varied, with vegetarian, lactose-free and vegan options, which is not so common in a village.
Reviews speak of generous, tasty dishes, a daily special that is much liked and good value for money. One guest notes that the tables are laid with cloth tablecloths and napkins, a detail they find rare today. Another mentions meat in sauce as a speciality of the kitchen.
In the morning, breakfast is served as a buffet or as a continental option. Several guests find it generous and varied, with very good coffee. The terrace, for its part, is described as pleasant for lunch outdoors.
What guests say about the hotel
On Google the hotel scores 4.1 out of 5 from 122 reviews. The majority are very positive, but the rating shows there are also disappointments, and I prefer to look at them squarely.
Here is what comes up again among happy guests. The welcome first, described as warm, smiling and helpful, with managers who reply to reviews. The cooking next, generous and well made. Finally the cleanliness and calm of the rooms, which both passing business travellers and walkers highlight.
What to know before you book
A few less good reviews are worth reading before you book. They are few compared with the positive ones, but they touch on practical points that may matter to you.
| What pleases | What is better to know |
|---|---|
| Warm welcome and attentive staff | One critical review finds fault with the tone of service, another finds the atmosphere disappointing |
| Generous cooking and daily special | One guest says the kitchen closes early in the evening |
| Comfortable beds and clean rooms | One guest mentions extra charges for electricity and air conditioning |
| Generous breakfast | One guest mentions a room that had to be vacated very early |
Evening hours. If you arrive late, let the hotel know before counting on dinner. One guest could not eat because the kitchen was closing early.
These remarks come from isolated reviews, not a general complaint. I advise you to check the conditions of your stay when you book.
Who the hotel suits and what to do around Vertolaye
I would choose the Logis Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore for a stop on the road, for walkers, anglers or business travellers who want to sleep and eat well in the same place. It also suits families, thanks to the family rooms. I would not recommend it to anyone looking for nightlife or a boutique hotel full of decor.
Around Vertolaye the countryside lends itself to walking and fishing trips. Some guests came for a walk in the area, and others stop on the way through Ambert. To compare with other places, you can look at Gite La Voie Romaine in Ceyssat or Les Volets Bleus in Le Perréon.
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