La Réserve de Salon de Provence, suites in the town centre
La Réserve de Salon de Provence offers suites with a kitchenette on the town hall square, in the heart of Salon-de-Provence. Smart décor, comfortable beds and breakfast left outside your door. It suits couples and independent short stays, less so guests who want a person at reception.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where La Réserve de Salon de Provence is
La Réserve de Salon de Provence occupies a very central spot, at 33 place de l'hôtel de ville in Salon-de-Provence. Guests describe it as ideally placed, opposite the town hall, and yet very quiet. It is the kind of place where you leave the car parked and do everything on foot.
One guest says the Château de l'Empéri, where they went to a concert, is 150 m away. For drivers, several reviews mention a car park a few minutes' walk away. The original listing puts Marseille-Provence airport 32 km away, and Avignon and Arles 40-50 km, which makes Salon a sensible base for exploring Provence.
What the suites are like
Here you won't find classic hotel rooms but suites with a kitchenette. Guests find them spacious, well laid out and attractively decorated, with very comfortable beds. One review mentions a room with exposed beams and plenty of light.
According to the original listing, the units are air-conditioned and have a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, coffee machine, kettle) and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free. For a weekend, the self-contained side is what makes the difference.
Breakfast and self check-in
Breakfast is one of the most mentioned points. It is left outside the door every morning in a basket, with the day's pastries, and several guests mention it with pleasure. One even calls it generous, with bottles of water provided in the evening.
The other side of this set-up is that there is no physical reception. You arrive using access codes. Some people love that freedom, others see it as a drawback. One very critical review complains of no reception at all and a breakfast limited to pastries, with no milk or chocolate.
What guests say
The Google rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 39 reviews. The large majority are enthusiastic, with a few very strong voices the other way.
- The décor and comfort. Often mentioned together, with materials one guest considers high-end.
- The location. In the centre, for shopping, going out and the surroundings.
- The owner. Several reviews describe them as caring and responsive, including by phone.
- The quiet. Despite the town centre, one guest describes a very peaceful place to stay.
On the other hand, two negative reviews talk about a booking cancelled without warning and a host who does not call back. A third concerns a misunderstanding about luggage and the lack of a reception desk.
What to know before booking
La Réserve operates without a reception desk, and that is the key to choosing it well. Here is a summary of what people like and what might bother you.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Spacious suites with a kitchenette | No one on site, everything is handled with codes |
| Breakfast left outside the door | One review says it is limited to pastries |
| Place de l'hôtel de ville, very central | The car park is a few minutes' walk away |
Another useful detail: one review mentions a room on the third floor with no lift. If you are travelling with a large suitcase or find walking difficult, ask about the floor before booking, and check whether you can leave your bags on arrival. It is also worth confirming your booking a few days ahead, given the reviews about an unexpected cancellation.
Who La Réserve suits, and things to do in Salon-de-Provence
I would choose La Réserve de Salon de Provence for a weekend for two or a short stay with friends, if you want a well-finished apartment rather than a classic hotel room. It suits people who like arriving when they want, without going through a reception desk.
It is less suitable if you want an in-person welcome, a full hotel service or a ground-floor room. Salon-de-Provence is easy to explore on foot from the town hall square, and the concerts at the château are a good excuse to stay out in the evening.
If you want to widen your search, look at Le Clos de Celony, in Aix-en-Provence or Le Clos de Calas, in Mollégès. I only have their names and villages, so check their pages before you decide.
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