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Nord-Pinus Grand Hotel, Arles
Luxurious historical hotel, famed for guests such as Picasso & Hemmingway
Set in the heart of Arles, the Nord-Pinus was once the place of choice for artists, writers and bullfighters.
It retains much old school glamour with traditional furntiure and decadent chandliers, and is peppered with stylish paintings and artworks.
The hotel offers well priced basic rooms and some delux rooms at the top, featuring antiques, gilded mirrors and classic black & white photographs.
The hotel has a restaurant and bar, both of which make you feel you have stepped back in time to the 1950's.
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Who should go
Ideal for those who have a love of art and want to experience what previous great artists did at this hotel.
The neighbourhood
The hotel is situated in the Place du Forum which was made famous by Vincent Van Gogh in his painting of a cafe terrace there. The Forum is the cultural centre of Arles.
The Bar
Comfortable leather armchairs, artwork covered walls and a 1920s style bar serving everything from wine to whisky.
The Restaurant
There is no restaurant at the hotel but breakfast is available although it is not included in the price. They offer either a continental or cooked breakfast which is pleasant to take on the terrace.
Visitor comments
- A unique hotel with a big heart. In the 50s and 60s this was the place to be seen. Picasso lived here and Hemingway, Cocteau, Fritz Lang and John Houston were regulars, as were the great bullfighters of the 20th century, who came to fight in the amphitheatre and had their own magnificent room (unchanged). It remains a place of pilgrimage, and while we were staying at least 5 couples walked in to take a look. - i-escape
- Occupying a town house on a tree-lined square in the heart of Arles, this charming Provençal hotel has public rooms filled with antiques and an ornate staircase with wrought-iron balustrades. Guest rooms are glamorous, even theatrical; they come in a range of shapes, sizes, and decors, and are filled with rich upholsteries, wrought-iron accents, and draperies arranged artfully beside oversize French doors. Other rooms are more restrained and classic in their design. The suite has its own private terrace. - Frommers
Check-in Arrangements
Rooms are available from 3:00 p.m.
Check-out Arrangements
You need to leave your room by 12:00 p.m. on the day of departure
Directions
By Air:
The closet airports are Nimes or Avignon which are about 20 minutes away. The large airport of Marseille is about 40 minutes from the hotel.
By Train:
The TGV runs to the local train station in Arles which is about a 10 minute walk away from the hotel.
Child policy
Children of all ages are welcome. Cots and extra beds can be provided but are only possible in a deluxe or superior room.
There are two suites at the hotel which are more suitable for families. They have two bedrooms, a shared bathroom and one has a large living room.
