I'm Perplexed By The Great Reviews
L'Invitation au Voyage could have been great. The location is fairly close to Bordeaux's major landmarks. Our room was quaint, bright, with high ceilings and French doors looking out to the street. What brings down the offering is well worn, rough towels and not much service for the price. No maid service, etc., for four nights in our case. I'm equally baffled by reviews talking about a great breakfast, which factored into my choice. A basket with a croissant and a few pieces of bread and preserves: A small container of yogurt and coffee don't constitute even a continental breakfast. It also isn't available until 8:30 AM, many tours meet up at 9:00 AM.
They cite “health measures“ for the absence of room cleaning, but every other hotel and B&B have figured it out. Service is the value proposition for B&Bs.
I've noticed the proprietor's combative responses to criticism, quoting terms spelled out in emails after non-refundable deposits are made. I only received it 3 days prior to arrival. I know that it was the first time, as all correspondence is stored on the booking platform.
