It is also a perfect location as a short bathroom and rest stop leaving the medieval city to go into the town for non touristy food away from the castle. We did not eat here yet (last night will be tonight), but there is a thunderstorm moving in and probably will tonight. Just from our experience eating in other towns that are less touristy, the prices are very high for the food.

I would highly recommend staying here, especially if you are only using public transit. I would recommend making the trek into town for your meals, away from the castle, for high quality food at great prices. Most places we stopped at in France we had breakfast/lunch at amazing prices compared to in America. Then bought some bread at a bakery we ate at and stopped for fruit and cheeses for a light dinner.

*** (30/07/2015 01:12)
Very clean, pleasant hotel, relaxed atmosphere. The car park was secure and free, albeit hard to find. The outdoor swimming pool was clean and heated, and changing rooms and showers were available.

*** (30/12/2016 21:06)
Lovely hotel, but eat out at the many cafes and restaurants in the medieval city.

*** (02/09/2017 00:07)
Excellent location 5 minutes away from the Citadelle. The staff is really friendly and helpful and the bedrooms clean and comfortable. Excellent buffet breakfast.

*** (15/10/2016 08:54)
Nice clean hotel near the old city. it is clean and comfortable but the beds a trifle firm. The pillows are excellent.there is a pool but it shuts at the end of September.

*** (01/11/2017 12:45)
A great hotel. The staff were really helpful. I had a super meal here in the evening too.

*** (05/10/2017 23:36)
Excellent in every way.
Lovely, friendly greeting, first class dinners and breakfasts and a comfortable room.
My wife and I could not be happier with the Mercure
Martin Gatt

*** (13/02/2017 00:30)
Staff were very helpful, rooms were clean with good view of the castle.

*** (31/07/2017 08:49)
Tiny room and the beds were a little hard. The hotel could use a little remodeling, but staff was friendly, it's close to La Cité and parking was free. I would go back because of the great location! They do need to invest in at least one English speaking tv channel though

*** (25/10/2017 18:29)
Nice hotel, great food & only short walk to the cité of Carcassonne. Only real criticism is that our room was rather bland, could have done with some artwork on walls; however great view of the castle

*** (29/05/2016 13:06)
Staying here for three nights to explore Carcassonne medieval city. Love the hotel, the regular rooms are nice and the location is perfect. We walked from the train station to the hotel in less than 20 minutes and less than 5 minutes to the castle.