Hôtel La Truffe Noire in Brive, quiet rooms in the city centre
The Hôtel Restaurant La Truffe Noire is a traditional hotel in the heart of Brive-la-Gaillarde, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with spacious, quiet rooms and a much-praised bed. It suits couples, families and travellers passing through who want to stay within walking distance of the centre, as long as they do not count on the car park.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where La Truffe Noire is and how to get there
The Hôtel Restaurant La Truffe Noire is on Boulevard Anatole France, in the heart of Brive-la-Gaillarde. According to the hotel's listing, the shopping streets and local markets are a few minutes' walk away.
Guests say the same in their own words. The hotel is in the city centre but very quiet, which is not that common. Several travellers passing along the road to the Landes chose it for a night and are glad they did.
Brive is a good starting point for the Limousin, the Quercy and the Périgord, as the listing points out. By car, one review notes that the hotel car park fills up fast, but that a town car park is two minutes' walk away. Better to know that before arriving late.
What the rooms are like
The rooms at La Truffe Noire are described as spacious, clean and well decorated. They all have air conditioning and soundproofing, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
What guests remember most is the bedding, described as top-of-the-range or faultless, and linen that smells lovely. One visitor mentions a room with a small lounge area, and another notes that some rooms have a bathtub.
- Families. One family says they got two connecting rooms for the children and the parents, a real plus when travelling together.
- Pets. One guest says they are welcome. I would check when you book.
- Quiet. Several reviews stress how silent the rooms are, despite being in the centre.
The reception area makes its own impression too. One guest mentions a spacious hall, lovely decoration and a monumental fireplace. It is the kind of traditional, well-kept hotel rather than a design-led one.
What guests highlight
La Truffe Noire has 4.1 out of 5 on Google, from 494 reviews. That is a good score for a hotel with a restaurant, with a majority of very positive reviews and a few targeted reservations.
- The staff. Often described as kind, smiling and considerate. One guest followed the advice of the person at reception and had dinner out in town.
- Breakfast. Several travellers talk about a generous buffet, of the continental type.
- The location. Ideal for seeing Brive on foot, according to many comments.
- The restaurant. A regular at the restaurant writes that the food is excellent, and that the staff are so friendly they even let him play the piano for long stretches.
What to know before booking
The downsides are few, but they matter. The most common one concerns parking, already mentioned. The second is about the restaurant, which is not open every day. One guest could not try it because it was closed when she visited.
One two-star review also criticises the restaurant service for lacking professionalism, despite smiling waitresses. It mentions coats with nowhere to put them, champagne served in wine glasses, dishes arriving too quickly and having to ask for bread. The same reviewer finds the place and the dishes very beautiful and delicious.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Centre of Brive-la-Gaillarde, very quiet | The hotel car park fills up fast |
| Bedding and spacious rooms | Rather classic decor, not design-led |
| Generous breakfast, friendly staff | The restaurant may be closed depending on the day |
| Connecting rooms for families | Restaurant service criticised in one review |
Who this hotel is for
I would choose La Truffe Noire for a quiet stop in Brive, for a couple's stay in a classic hotel that is well kept, or for a family that wants connecting rooms. Travellers with a pet can also take a closer look.
I would not suggest it to anyone after a very modern place or a lively atmosphere, or to anyone who must park right outside the hotel without thinking about it. If dinner on site is part of your plan, check the restaurant's opening days.
What to do in Brive-la-Gaillarde and nearby
From the hotel, the shopping streets and local markets are a walk away. Brive is also a base for exploring the Limousin, the Quercy and the Périgord, and for tasting the regional cooking the restaurant showcases.
If you want to compare with other places in the region, I would point you to Manoir de Chantemerle in Sainte-Fortunade, Domaine de Py in Loubressac or L'Arrivée in Autoire. Here I can only give you their names and villages.
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