Hotels & Country Inns of Character & Charm in France [Paperback]

Hunter Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hotels & Country Inns of Character & Charm in France | Publication Date: January 31, 2001

Rivages have become the best-selling guides of their kind in both Europe and America. Originating in Paris, they set the standard for excellence with their fabulous color photographs, superb maps and candid descriptions of the most remarkable hotels of Europe. Italy, Spain and Portugal books contain restaurant guides to the country. All have a color atlas pinpointing the location of every hotel and inn.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Previously published by Fodor's (and called "Fodor's Rivages"), this series originated in Europe and has long been respected as one of the best of its kind. Fodor's has not published these guides since 1998, and those editions are now out of print. Travelers will be pleased to see the return of these newly revised and updated guides to European locations. They continue the tradition of the previous guides, each book containing detailed color maps and a listing of accommodations by area. Each guide lists hotels or bed and breakfasts by geographical area and includes a color photograph, the address and phone number, a star rating, amenities, price in the national monetary unit and the Euro, and a brief paragraph describing the property. These excellent guides to accommodations in Europe are highly recommended for all libraries. Sandy Knowles, Henderson Cty. P.L., NC
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"... highly recommended for all libraries." -- Library Journal

"Alluring... excellent maps." -- The New York Times

"Surefire sources for small hotels and inns." -- Bride's magazine

"The best guides for the finest kind of vacation." -- Elle magazine

"Your ticket to guaranteed gorgeous lodgings." -- The New York Daily News

Product Details

• Paperback: 696 pages
• Publisher: Hunter Publishing (NJ); 4 edition (January 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556508999
• ISBN-13: 978-1556508998
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,087,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the price, July 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Hotels & Country Inns of Character & Charm in France (Paperback)

We tried three 2-star hotels from this book on a recent vacation, and were very pleased with the character, staff, and value at each. That was enough to easily justify the purchase price. The maps and indices make it very easy to find options at various price-points in any region. The descriptions and photos of each hotel were helpful and accurate. But I should also say that our "workhorse" for planning the trip was Rick Steves' France guide, where we found most of our lodging. I'd purchase Rick's guide first, then purchase "Hotels and Country Inns..." to add some variety.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, September 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Hotels & Country Inns of Character & Charm in France (Paperback)

"This series has long been respected as one of the best of its kind. Each book contains detailed color maps and a listing of accommodations by area. They include color photographs, the address and phone number, a star rating, amenities, price, and a brief paragraph describing the property. Newly revised and updated, these excellent guides to accommodations in Europe are highly recommended for all libraries." Library Journal

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best-selling guide, April 16, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Hotels & Country Inns of Character & Charm in France (Paperback)

Rivages have become the best-selling guides of their kind in both Europe and America. Originating in Paris, they set the standard for excellence with their fabulous color photographs, superb maps and candid descriptions of the most remarkable hotels of Europe. Each book also contains a restaurant guide to the country and a color atlas pinpointing the location of every hotel and inn. More than 500 establishments are profiled in this guide.