Hotel Mignon is a small, simple hotel on Rue Joseph Vernet in the centre of Avignon, one of the best streets in the city for a budget stay. The cathedral and the Place de l’Horloge are three minutes away on foot, the Palais des Papes and the Pont Saint-Bénézet, the famous broken bridge, about five, and the Musée Calvet about ten. The Festival theatres are within nine minutes, and the main station is about twelve, so arrivals by TGV and the regional trains are easy. Prices are low for this location, which is why it suits travellers who plan to spend most of their time out. Rooms are classed as economy and comfort, with a single, double and triple options, all with air conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, a television, a phone, sound-insulated walls and daily housekeeping. The hotel also has a terrace, a library and a restaurant, and a front desk that offers tour and ticket help.
Location and getting around
The old town is compact and largely flat, so almost everything is walkable. On-site parking is not generally available, but street and public parking can be found nearby, so check the arrangement with the hotel when you book. The airport at Avignon-Caumont is about twenty minutes away by car, and coaches and trains from the station make day trips to Arles, Nîmes and the Luberon simple.
Rooms
Economy singles, doubles and triples are the lowest-cost options, while comfort doubles and comfort triples offer more space and, in some cases, a city view. Rooms are on the small side, as is typical of an older building, so travellers with large cases should ask for a ground-floor or comfort category. Supervised childcare can be arranged for a fee.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, solo visitors, small groups of friends and anyone who wants to be within five minutes of the palace without paying for a grand hotel. It also works for festival visitors who plan to be at theatres all day and only need a place to sleep.
Good to know
A continental breakfast is available for an extra charge. Early check-in and late check-in or check-out each carry a small fee, so tell the hotel your plans in advance. Check-in is in the afternoon until the evening. Free cancellation is offered on some rates. Prices rise sharply during the summer festival and on busy weekends, so book early and check when you book what your rate includes.
Making the most of the stay
The streets around the hotel are full of cafés and small restaurants, so you can eat well without going far, and the Rocher des Doms park behind the cathedral is a pleasant place to watch the sunset over the Rhône. Many guests use Avignon as a base for day trips to the Luberon and the Pont du Gard.
Why stay here
- ✓Rue Joseph Vernet in the old town
- ✓Air-conditioned, sound-insulated rooms
- ✓Single, double and triple rooms
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Terrace and library
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free newspapers
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
How far is Hotel Mignon from the Palais des Papes?+
About five minutes on foot. The cathedral and the Place de l’Horloge are three minutes away, and the Pont Saint-Bénézet is about five.
Does Hotel Mignon have parking?+
On-site parking is not generally available, though free parking can be found nearby. Ask the hotel for current advice when you book.
Does Hotel Mignon have air conditioning?+
Yes, rooms have air conditioning and heating, which helps in the hot Provençal summer.
