Hotel Georges Blanc · Relais & Châteaux 5 étoiles · Parc & Spa

Three words: spacious, clean and comfortable. We stayed at Les Saules for two nights and were very pleased with the accommodation. I think the hotel is actually a little underrated as a 3*. The hotel is located across the square from it's posher parent (Relais and Chateaux) but as a resident you have access to the spa and breakfast if you want them. You can also walk around the beautiful garden. Our first floor room was on a corner and had two balconies, one overlooking the river and the other towards the square. All air-conditioned and with a large shower room. We also had two meals in the Ancienne Auberge across the road, which were excellent. If I had one small complaint it would be with regards check-in and check-out. You have to go across to the other hotel for this and I have to say it was a very lukewarm welcome. Coldly efficient. Was glad I didn't have to walk past the reception desk each time we went in and out. For trips in the area, make a point of visiting the Royal Abbey at Brou (Bourg en Bresse). Not only is this an outstanding historical monument (with good audio guide), it also has an excellent art collection spanning several centuries. And for a less pricey coffee or drink in Vonnas, try the little cafe on the corner of the market place, 'Le Trotteur' - friendly, cheerful service.

An overnight stay in Vonnas as part of a RoadTrip gave the opportunity to use this perfectly acceptable alternative to the Georges Blanc - but under the same ownership. Spacious and very comfortable room with a first rate shower room and access to the spa . Dinner at the Auberge was worth a detour.

I had been here in the 90s while traveling with my parents. I remember it like a wonderful experience. Many years later the food, the service and the overall experience is over the top.

A very warm welcome and great food. The whole village offers a sense of enchantment, where guests and staff mix in friendship.

The hotel is nice and in summertime its a good opportunity to escape the hot city and still not join the masses at the mediterrenean sea. The rooms are clean and comfortable and air conditioned. The value lies in the use of the attached spa and outdoor swimming pool. Its not overcrowded, although it was sold out. In combination with dining at the famous Georges Blanc restaurant and the brasserie its a great place to spend a weekend.

This was the last Hotel we stayed at on our 2017 tour and you have to finish on a high note and that we certainly did. The Hotel is situated in the village of Vonnas home to George’s Blanc (in my opinion the best chef in France) and his family have lived here for generations! We stayed in the part of the hotel across the car park from reception but the rooms where superb and we had the biggest bed we have ever slept in, the room was large and airy and had a balcony looking over to the rest of the hotel. The Spa was excellent and Sally and I spent the best part of an afternoon swimming, sitting in the sauna and just relaxing. The grounds are spectacular and one thing you will notice is the chefs leaving the kitchen to go to the herb garden and picking the herbs fresh for dinner that night. We will be back though maybe the next time flying to Lyon airport and this time staying in the main part of the hotel. I will write about the food here shortly, but if you really want to treat your partner take them here this is what a luxurious weekend should be all about. Some people may say it’s expensive but sod that if you want memories to last forever and bring a smile to your face every time you recall it, this is the place to go honestly.