The Best Western Citadelle is located in the historic city center of Besançon, a 5-minute walk from the Doubs River and the Citadelle. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms. The air-conditioned rooms feature a television with Canal+ channels. The private bathroom is equipped with solar-heated water. Additionally, the establishment offers rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility. The hotel serves breakfast every morning for an additional fee. You can enjoy it in your room or as a buffet in the dining room. Room service is also available. The small parking area, which includes 10 spaces, is only accessible by reservation for a supplementary fee of 15 EUR per space. An electric charging station is available on request and subject to availability at a rate of €25. Please note that our parking area is only suitable for standard-sized vehicles (a small courtyard in the city center). The establishment is 5 km from the Micropolis convention center. Public parking is available on-site for an extra charge. Please contact the establishment directly if you wish to reserve a parking space. If you are traveling with pets, please contact the establishment directly to inquire about the pet policies. It is essential to contact the establishment. You will be accommodated in one of our 41 rooms situated across various buildings as follows: • The Main Building with elevator access, where we have 21 rooms. • The Annex, also in the main building, without elevator access. • The Hotel Pavilion, where we have 9 rooms, without an elevator. • The Workshop, with 2 spacious rooms specially adapted for guests with reduced mobility. If you have a preference, feel free to let us know during your reservation. While we cannot guarantee, we promise to always do our best to accommodate the various requests of our guests.
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PROS
- Located 11 minutes from downtown
- Historical area
- Most of the rooms are large
- Recent refurbishment
- Cosy decoration
CONS
- Nothing to report
Rooms and rates
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Amenities
Important information
An express breakfast is available for a EUR 8 extra fee. We offer a charging station for an electric car, which can be booked in advance for an additional 25 €Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.Hotel Amenities and Services
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Safety deposit box
- Soundproof rooms
- Heating
- Allergy-free room
- Non-smoking throughout
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Hiking
- Walking tours
Services
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Business centre
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- Luggage storage
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Internet
- Internet services
- WiFi
- Free WiFi
Parking
- Parking
- Parking on site
- Private parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Indoor play area
Safety & security
- 24-hour security
- Key access
- Key card access
- Security alarm
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Fire extinguishers
Your sustainability practices
Safety features
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- First aid kit available
- Face masks for guests available
Physical distancing
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Cashless payment available
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Delivered food is securely covered
Location
Area Attractions
- 3.8 km : Micropolis
Main train stations nearby
1.8 km : Besançon-Viotte Railway StationNearest hotels
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Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
