Novotel Saint-Avold

My wife and I stayed overnight en route from North Wales to Tuscany. After a long day of travelling we arrived at 11.00pm. Check in was effortless, the restaurant had closed but we just wanted some rest. The room was quiet, comfortable bed, good air conditioning and great shower and toiletries. Yes, the decor is a little dated but everything else was good. I think we would have welcomed some coffee sachets in the room. We had a few sachets of speciality tea but as we were back on the road early a coffee would have gone down well. The comfy bed ensured we had a good nights sleep and we were back on the road by 0700 the next day. Its close to the A4 so ideal for a stay whilst travelling through France. Would certainly return.

We decided to spend the night here since we were visiting the cemetery the next morning, it’s just 2 minutes drive from the main gate. The hotel staff was friendly and the check-in was quick and easy! We had a nice room that included a small fridge and a water kettle. The shower was nice and the bed comfortable! The dinner in the restaurant was a bit pricey for what we had, and we waited an hour for our food.

Typical older style Novotel, clean, welcoming, nice decor, but a bit tired. Close to motorway, just off main road, in it’s own compound surrounded by woodland. Plenty of parking with a security gate. Staff very friendly and helpful . Airy reception with (expensive) bar. Room was large, massive comfortable bed, shower room and separate WC. Aircon and opening window. Well appointed and clean. Seems Novotel, like Ibis, use plastic mattress protectors now, which I find uncomfortably hot. The restaurant is nice although the food is overpriced and the drinks expensive - but there’s no alternative without getting back in the car …

Old novotel style of the 80's-90's. Some parts were modernized, but rest is still old school. Restaurant: very little choice, so i didn't stay. But in the area, there is almost nothing to find except fast food. Breakfast very very basic. And drinks at the bar extremely expensive. Too expensive for what you get

Used this hotel for overnight stops on way south. Gradually deteriorating and this year very tired. In view of the pandemic scenario we dined outside by the pool which was fine. However breakfast buffet was a disaster. Not enough space in food area for any respect for social distancing.. One coffee/hot drinks point. Worst scrum imaginable and not one member of staff in evidence. The French do not appear to be sensitive about distancing or masks. The breakfast situation and general behaviour made us feel very comfortable. Doubt if we will use in the future.