BEST WESTERN Continental, Pau

This hotel is in a great, central location but as such, causes problems for those with a car! The streets are mainly bus routes only (with rising bollards!!), one way, or full of bus lanes! The hotel has underground parking a little up the street but very tight, especially with a larger cars! OK when we went - May - but not to be recommended in the high season! Great room tho warm and noisy with windows open. Loads of fantastic restaurants within walking distant and fabulous views of the Pyrenees!!

This hotel is in a very central location. Within walking distance of the Chateau, shopping, and places to eat. The hotel staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms are very dated and in need of a makeover. However, it was built in 1912 and that is part of it's charm. The only elevator is very small so don't bring alot of luggage (like we did) or you will have to make two trips!! The restaruant was closed on the weekends which is bad business in my opinion. So is the bar/salon. The bar also closes at 10:00 but that is okay since there are others in the neighborhood that do stay open later. Being in a central location also has it's down side. There are a few homeless people around and some of them have dogs. The dogs leave "presents" on the sidewalks so be careful where you step!!! There is no air conditioning in this hotel. They did, however, provide floor fans for us. I would not stay here in the warmer months, but the fall is fine. Our room and bathroom were very spacious, but the bed was not very comfortable. We actually had a huge bathtub with a handheld shower nozzle. I would stay here again but only in the cooler months. The hotel staff is top notch and spoke wonderful English!