Hôtel Le Fabian des Baux is a modest and well-liked hotel in the Quartier Fréchier, on the departmental road below Les Baux-de-Provence, with the limestone ridges of the Alpilles right outside. It is a very different proposition from the famous luxury estate down the valley: a smaller, simpler hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden feel and a relaxed atmosphere, aimed at visitors who want to explore the Alpilles, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Arles without paying luxury prices. Guests rate it highly, and it is a good-value base in an expensive corner of Provence. The hotel offers a wide range of room types, from classic and superior doubles with a king bed to comfort doubles, junior suites, triples, quadruples and a ground-floor family suite for four, so it works well for couples, families and small groups. Rooms have air conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a flat-screen television, a kettle and a bathroom with a bath or shower.
Location and getting around
You will want a car. The village of Les Baux, with its château and the Carrières de Lumières, is a few minutes away by car, and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, with Glanum and the Van Gogh trail, is about a quarter of an hour. The Alpilles walking and cycling paths begin close to the hotel. Parking is generally easy and secure, but check when you book. The nearest railway station is about twenty minutes away, and Marseille airport roughly fifty minutes.
Rooms
The classic doubles are the simplest and the comfort rooms the largest, while the family suite on the ground floor, with a private bathroom, is the best choice for four people. The triples and quadruples make a stay far cheaper for groups than booking two rooms. Only service animals are accepted, so pet owners should look elsewhere.
Who it suits
Couples and families on a road trip around the Alpilles, walkers and cyclists, and anyone who wants a comfortable, quiet and affordable base. It is not a place for spa treatments, an on-site restaurant or evening entertainment, so plan dinners at the restaurants nearby, which are a short drive away.
Good to know
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, and there is no dinner service at the hotel. Check-in is in the afternoon until the evening, with no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel if you will be late. The pool is seasonal. Free cancellation is offered on some rates, and prices rise in the summer and around the major festivals, so check when you book.
Making the most of the stay
Use the hotel as a quiet base and spend your days walking in the Alpilles, visiting Les Baux early before the coaches arrive, and driving to Saint-Rémy for the Wednesday market and the Van Gogh trail. In the evening the nearby restaurants are a short drive away, and the pool is the best way to end a hot day.
Why stay here
- ✓Quiet Alpilles setting near Les Baux
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Family suite for four
- ✓Triple and quadruple rooms
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Front-desk safe and luggage storage
Good questions
Does Hôtel Le Fabian des Baux have a restaurant?+
There is no dinner service at the hotel, though breakfast is available for an extra charge. Several restaurants are a short drive away.
Does Hôtel Le Fabian des Baux have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, open seasonally. Check when you book for opening times.
Is Hôtel Le Fabian des Baux good for families?+
Yes, there is a ground-floor family suite for four, as well as triple and quadruple rooms. Check the bed arrangement when you book.
