Hotellerie de l'Esplanade
9 place du Colombier
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Why people book this hotel
“Very friendly proprietor”
“The staff is friendly and the breakfast was amazing”
“The room was large and comfortable with fine old furniture”
“bedroom beautiful”
“A very peaceful location, wonderful ambiance and caring hosts”
“The location is very well positioned”
“Dinner and breakfast were very good”
“amazing breakfast”
“I had a big and clean room”
“nice, clean family run with comfortable bedrooms and a lovely meal in the resta…”
“The parking lot is in front of the hotel”
“Bikes locked up in a secure garage”
Overview
Located in the heart of Rians, Hostellerie de l’Esplanade dates back to 1941 and offers a terrace, bar and restaurant. Aix-en-Provence is a 40-mintue drive away and hiking activities can be found at Mount Sainte Victoire, 17 km away. All rooms are uniquely decorated and feature a flat-screen TV, seating area and wardrobe, while some boast views of the mountains or countryside. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Breakfast can be served in the comfort of your room and traditional, local cuisine is offered each evening in the restaurant. Guests can also relax with a drink in the bar. Hostellerie de l’Esplanade is a 30-minute drive from Sainte Baume Basilica and 20 km from the A8 motorway. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout and free public parking is possible on site.
Traveller reviews
Lynne
family_with_children
June 3, 2026
“Very Provencal”
Very friendly proprietor
Amy
family_with_children
June 1, 2026
The hotel was glorious, a small perfect boutique hotel in Provence provided by M. Blanchard and his beautiful daughter. A very peaceful location, wonderful ambiance and caring hosts.
Andrew
couple
May 2, 2026
“A lovely old hotel with history.”
The room was large and comfortable with fine old furniture. The owner was charming and very attentive. Dinner and breakfast were very good.
LEE
solo_traveller
October 24, 2025
“Awsome team, clean and comfortable room.”
Tanase
family_with_children
August 19, 2024
“Wonderful”
The location is very well positioned. I had a big and clean room. It is very quiet there. The staff is friendly and the breakfast was amazing. The parking lot is in front of the hotel
Sandra
extended_group
July 21, 2024
“A a magical place.. a hidden gem”
Amazing hotel.. excellent location.. bedroom beautiful..exceptional bedding.. amazing breakfast.. everything honemade
Hannah
extended_group
July 18, 2024
Incredibly accommodating to our needs as 4 cyclists. Bikes locked up in a secure garage. Absolutely loved the hotel. Food was exquisite.
Laurie
solo_traveller
May 14, 2024
Really friendly and welcoming, owner went out of his way to make sure room would be ready early when he found out I was a bit ill and then made sure I was alright.
Robyn Ellen
couple
April 12, 2024
Excellent service and food
Lisa
couple
August 12, 2023
“Wonderful staff, very caring”
Staff was super welcoming, super accommodating, let us check in a little early. Amazing staff, I’ll recommend for a few nights
Vedran
family_with_children
July 17, 2022
“Traditional, authentic, remote and welcoming.”
The owner is really kind and welcoming and will surely try to help and accomodate.
Marten_Leo
solo_traveller
June 30, 2022
Very friendly host! I loved the house and the big room. Old, but with a lot of charisma.
Werner
solo_traveller
October 11, 2021
“Great location, nice breakfast, nice stuff”
Guest
couple
September 13, 2021
Traditional french village hotel.
Helen
couple
September 12, 2021
“excellent find in the back country of Provence”
nice, clean family run with comfortable bedrooms and a lovely meal in the restaurant, highly recommend as a taste of the real Provence
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Kid meals
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Pets allowed, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection near the property
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Fax/photocopying
Family Room
This spacious room features a corner living area, flat-screen TV, desk, wardrobe and telephone. The en suite bathroom is complete with a bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Comfort Double Room
With a mixture of modern and traditional, this room features a view of Saint Pierre Mountain and the countryside, a flat-screen TV, seating area and wardrobe. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Comfort Twin Room
Decorated in warm colours, this room features a view of the hills, flat-screen TV, seating area and wardrobe. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
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