Hôtel Restaurant Spa le Sauvage

We stayed at Le Sauvage in mid-July, during a period of very hot weather in Besançon. Unfortunately, the hotel has no air conditioning. A fan was provided in each room, but the bed was made up with a thick synthetic duvet, which seemed totally inappropriate for the time of year. The bed itself was comfortable and the bathroom was perfectly adequate, although we found the bedroom furnishings rather cheap-looking and not really what we would expect from a hotel of this category. Our main issue, however, was the service. We arrived at around 3pm and found the reception completely unattended. We waited for about five minutes before anyone appeared to check us in. Later, at around 7pm, we asked if we could have a drink in the garden; the receptionist quite literally rolled his eyes at the request. We did eventually have a drink outside, and the garden is rather pretty, but unfortunately there was a dead rat lying in the middle of the small lawn. When we mentioned this to reception, the reaction was laughter rather than concern. More surprisingly, the rat was still there the following morning. We also paid an additional €20 for our dog to stay in the room. Nothing at all was provided for him—not even a water bowl—so it was difficult to see what the €20 supplement was actually for. Overall, the hotel has an attractive setting and some charm, but the indifferent and at times rather unprofessional service made this a disappointing stay.

We stayed at Le Sauvage for two nights in April and enjoyed it very much. It was originally a convent, but has been converted to a hotel. The decor seems to be a combination of old and modern elements. It appears that there is a lot of variation in the rooms with regard to size, furnishings, bathroom layout and air conditioning (or lack thereof). For us that was part of the charm, but I imagine that different rooms could result in different experiences. We had a relatively large quiet nicely furnished room on the second floor that overlooked the hill upon which the Citadel sits. The bathroom was large, with a walk-in shower. The location is excellent for exploring the historic section of Besancon on foot. We did not have a car, but used uber a couple of times when we did not feel like walking. The start of the walk up the hill to the citadel is very close to the hotel. On a nice day this is a fantastic walk with wonderful scenery and vegetation. It's relatively steep but we took it slow and thought it was one of the best walks we have ever been on (and we have been on a lot). The breakfast buffet was good, but nothing exceptional. In fact we thought the choices were somewhat limited for a four star hotel. The dining room itself is very elegant and well laid out, with white tablecloths, and we very much enjoyed that aspect. We did not eat dinner at the restaurant, but it appeared very popular, and I assume reservations are recommended. Also we did not use the spa or pool so are unable to comment on those items. All in all we think Le Sauvage is a very good value, and highly recommend it. We would be happy to stay here again.

Lovely hotel. a bit difficult to get to. Nice grounds. 2 lovely young lads on reception greeted us with a smile. Had a big room with a large wet room. room in a separate building. Nice outside space. Breakfast could have been better for a 4 star hotel. Prices good.

Hard to fully describe the experience at this wonderful property. Although older as it was originally a convent the variations of the different rooms gives it great character. The location above the hill gives great views. The most amazing part of this property was the people. In the bar, resturaunt and front desk they made our experience winderful. A very romantic place to spend a weekend and explore the town below. Highly recommend this to anyone for a unique experience. People make a difference and they deserve a high rating!

This hotel was the highlight of our trip to the region. It was an outstanding experience across the board, from location and exemplary service to helpfullness and friendliness. This is a must stay place in Besancon. Lisa and Thibault, at the front desk, were a pleasure to interact with. The breakfast staff, Alida and Nadja provided superb service. Our room was clean and beautifully located. The hotel has its own superb garden and it is within walking (climbing) distance from the not to be missed Citadel. Bravo!

Huge potential but major disappointment. Short one night stay that turned out to be more than enough. Received a room for disabled people, nothing you can do when you get to your room at 03:00AM with a property packed. Still significantly different from what you can see on the website, specifically the bathroom. Anyway, you carry on and try to rest. Bedding quality is average, at best. Breakfast was a zoo, kids crying and screaming all over the place. Difficult to have a relaxing time starting your day with parents contemplating their kids throwing silverware on the floor. Breakfast selection is minimalist, well under par for that category and price. And what to say about the paying car park? Rain or shine, dust and gravel will make sure that your car is dirtier when you leave then it was when you arrived. A positive note, staff is nice.

Beautiful historic small hotel with outstanding staff. This small hotel is a true gem- it’s a converted church, restored beautifully with cosy rooms. Very comfortable beds and nice sized bathroom with big shower. What’s truely special about this hotel is the staff- from reception desk to breakfast ladies, everyone is so sweet and accommodating. Food is excellent and great selection of wines. Haven’t tried their spa area but it looks beautiful. Highly recommend and would definitely return when I am back in the area. Thank you for a great stay

After a very busy few days in Disney, we came to Hotel Le Sauvage to relax and recover! A beautiful calm environment, very friendly and helpful staff throughout the hotel. Excellent breakfast.The old town of Besançon all within walking distance. Our only disappoint was the evening meal in the hotel restaurant which we were told is under different ownership.

Nice hotel, quiet , very difficult to get to, but very basic. Yes, it is clean, nice service in reception, but it is not 4* standard. May be 3*. The bed is average, room is bare. No minibar, no towel heater, no bedside cabinets / unit ( just a very small shelf not enough even for a phone). The breakfast is ok but basic. I have asked for fruit with no kiwi because of allergy, no can do ) The basic price for the room is ok, but to take extra for breakfast, parking and the spa? Not in a 4*!