The Hôtel de Cambis sits at 89 rue Joseph Vernet, one of the long, calm streets that run through the centre of Avignon, and it occupies a useful middle ground between the palace quarter and the railway station. The station is about five minutes away on foot, rue de la République and the Avignon Festival venues are a minute or two, the Place de l'Horloge is about six minutes, and the cathedral and the Palais des Papes are roughly nine and ten minutes. That makes it a convenient address whether you are arriving by train for a weekend or staying a week to explore Provence by day trip. The hotel is classed as a four-category property, with a bar, free in-room Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a lift and a twenty-four hour front desk. It also holds the Green Key eco-label, which will matter to travellers who like to choose greener places to stay. Breakfast is served as a buffet for an extra charge, and small pets are welcome for a daily fee.
Location and getting around
Rue Joseph Vernet is a street of galleries, boutiques and small restaurants, and the hotel is placed so that you can walk to almost everything. The Collection Lambert contemporary art museum and the Musée Calvet are both close by, and the old town's market, cafés and bakeries are all within a few minutes. The station is handy for day trips by train to Arles, Nîmes, Orange and beyond, and the airport at Avignon-Caumont is about a half-hour drive.
Because the centre is partly pedestrian and the streets are narrow, it is usually easiest to leave a car at a car park rather than expect to park outside, so ask the hotel about options when you book.
The rooms and what to know
The hotel offers a good spread of room types. Classic and deluxe rooms with a queen bed suit couples and solo travellers, and the junior suites and suites add space and extra beds for families or small groups of up to three. Room sizes are described in the mid-range of what you find in a historic city centre, so expect comfortable rather than sprawling.
The lift is a welcome feature in a building where many hotels have only stairs. Air conditioning is a real benefit in the hot months. If a quiet night matters, request a room facing away from the street, especially during the July festival when the area is busy until late.
Who it suits
Couples and friends who want a polished but not extravagant base, rail travellers, festival visitors who want to be near the venues, and families who need a suite or a triple-occupancy room. It is a good fit if you want character and comfort without paying for a palace-side address, and the Green Key label is a bonus for environmentally minded guests. Book early for the festival month and for spring and autumn weekends, and check breakfast, pet and parking terms when you reserve so there are no surprises on arrival.
Why stay here
- ✓Rue Joseph Vernet address
- ✓Short walk to the station
- ✓Bar
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Lift
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
- ✓Green Key eco-label
Good questions
Where is the Hôtel de Cambis?+
It is at 89 rue Joseph Vernet in central Avignon, about five minutes on foot from the railway station and about ten minutes from the Palais des Papes.
Does the hotel have suites or family options?+
Yes. Besides classic and deluxe rooms it has junior suites and suites, including a layout for three guests. Check bed arrangements when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. Check the current rate terms when you book.
