The Cloître Saint Louis is a four-star hotel at 20 Rue du Portail Boquier, set in a historic cloister close to the ramparts and the station district. It has 80 rooms, a mix of seventeenth-century character and contemporary design, with air conditioning, a lift, Wi-Fi and family rooms. Facilities include a swimming pool, a garden and terrace, a bar, a French restaurant and meeting rooms, and there are bike shelters and parking. It is a short walk from the station and about ten minutes from the Palais des Papes. For a hotel of this class in the old town, it offers good value and space.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands inside the ramparts inside the ramparts, in the station-side part of the old town. The railway station is a short walk, which helps if you plan day trips by train, and the Palais des Papes and the Place de l'Horloge are about ten minutes on foot. Parking is available on site and nearby, some free and some paid, which is rare in the old town and a real advantage if you are driving to the Luberon or Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Bike shelters suit cyclists.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are spacious and modern, with a quiet feel. Family rooms accommodate small groups, and two rooms are adapted for reduced mobility. The pool, with both indoor and outdoor facilities, is useful after a day of sightseeing, though the outdoor pool is not for November. The restaurant serves French cooking, and breakfast is charged separately on most rates, so compare options. Room service and a bar add convenience. Pets are welcome.
Who it suits
Couples, families and independent travellers who want comfort and parking without paying for a palace. The station side of the old town is less picturesque than the palace quarter but quieter, and restaurants are a short walk away. In November rates are generally lower, and it is a good choice for a three- or four-night stay with day trips. Ask for a cloister-facing room for peace, and confirm parking arrangements when you book, since spaces can be limited.
Why stay here
- ✓80 rooms in a historic cloister
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓French restaurant and bar
- ✓Free and paid parking
- ✓Lift and air conditioning
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Bike shelter
Good questions
How far is the hotel from the Palais des Papes?+
About ten minutes on foot through the old town. The station is closer, which helps for day trips.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists both free and paid parking. Ask when you book, since spaces can be limited.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available and is typically charged separately, so compare rates with and without it.
