What People are saying
Great potentialities...but please look at the "details"
Tonionsson 15/05/2017 15:28In the midst of French Vosgi, a stunning little lake in front of it, a pleasant wood behind it, it promises a great break from city routine.
The problem is that the furniture is euphemistically "old-fashion", with many renovations which would be commendable.
No English speakers, no English menus. No wifi
The restaurant is good, although a bit pricey, as the accommodation.
Really, it can become a jewel, but now it is a row gem to be polished
In the middle of the forest
Yves_dementenon 02/10/2015 12:32We stayed two days at l'Auberge d'Imsthal, at "La Petite Pierre" in the Vosges region of Eastern France. Since it was late September, the nights were filled with the roars of the male deers, Rooms & bathroom OK, restaurant not so good,
Trashy Hotel
Murali Mon 05/01/2014 01:07It is not a great hotel was supposed to be a good hotel, it appears run down, ownership changed, the staff has no knowledge, rooms are dirty, bathroom is being remodelled, elevator is antique looking, appears to be stalling on all floors. Outside appearance and painting represents a lousy hotel
Not outstanding -- but not at all bad either
David-the-Hun-gryon 19/10/2012 15:14Wife and I stayed two nights in October 2012.
Our room (booked by phone) was one of the "better" ones, featuring a small balcony over the front terrace. The room was small, but featured a large and very comfortable bed and a functional shower room which worked well. Everything was spotless. WiFi connection was free and efficient.
Breakfast and dinner (we always book to eat à-la-carte) were as good as can reasonably be expected from a "two star" establishment -- the latter being very well prepared, if not from the very best quality ingredients. Our only disappointments on the culinary front were the absence of a second bottle of Gigondas (which had been good and reasonably priced) and the total lack of comprehension on the part of the waiting staff as to which other wines on their list might be similar! We ended up with a more than satisfactory, but predictably expensive, Châteauneuf -- but only after I had to explain that a pinot noir was not going to be my choice.
Perhaps a small warning on communication: you really do need passable French or German to enjoy a stay at the Auberge. Some staff have some English but seem a little shy of using it, but I can imagine trying to get by in just English might be quite frustrating.
Even for a Silence Hotel, this has to rate as the quietest hotel in which we've ever slept. And, the walking is beautiful -- less than a couple of hours brings you easily to the centre of La Petite Pierre.
Would we go back? Yes, on ballance it was a pleasant experience -- but we might also investigate other options in the area.
Disappointing.
mc1987on 11/07/2007 05:30If you do not speak good French, or maybe German, stay away from this hotel. We have traveled in France many times over the past 20 years, and have always been treated wonderfully. We can communicate in French with just a little patience. Here we were simply treated rudely by the woman who seemed to be in charge. We felt very unwelcome. On the bright side, the food at dinner was quite good, and our room was pleasant. The grounds, however, were not well kept. We have come to rely upon the Relais d' Silence hotels, so overall were disappointed.