Name: Hôtel Le Château Fort de Sedan
Address: Porte des Princes, 08200 Sedan, France, Porte des Princes, Champagne - Ardenne, 08200, France
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $94 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hotel Hôtel Le Château Fort de Sedan

Porte des Princes, 08200 Sedan, France –

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Brilliant location. / Excellent restauarant - food and service

Simon

United Kingdom

The location is beautiful; inside a large castle with thick walls. The staff is friendly, speaks English, the decoration is nice and a big plus for a separate shower and toilet.

Netherlands

Plenty of onsite parking. Feeling of security (fortress !)

Colin

United States of America

The hotel is situated in an ancient fortress, the inside of which was transformed into a hotel. The rooms are a comfortable though a bit tiny and the windows are very small, probably as a consequence of the thickness of the walls (a bit less than a meter), which makes feel the rooms a bit claustrophobic. If you like spacious rooms with large windows then this place is not for you.

Rupert

Belgium

Lovely situation, old walled fort with plenty of parking. Room smallish but authentic stone wall and windows in keeping with the old building

Andrew

United Kingdom

Gogreous location in an old castle.... nice lobby bar... stylish modern facility in contrast to the old building base

Holger

Germany

Prices in restaurant were seasonable Room clean and.good size Location & Parking &outdoor space to sit Dining room beautiful Staff friendly (Miriam)

Patricia

Israel

We enjoyed this castle/hotel. From exterior appearances, it looks very rustic, but the interior remodel work is modern, and the bathrooms and very nice. We stayed in several castles while in Europe, and this one seems to have combined old with new very well. The traditional French multi-course meal in the on-site restaurant was excellent. Touring the grounds and the attached museum was well worth the cost.

Dallas

United States of America

The staff was very welcoming and our room was spacious- 2 floors to be exact. We booked a family room for our family of 4- the kids had 2 twin beds ready for them on the main floor, while the parents had a king bed with a full bath on the second floor. The bath was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We ordered room service for breakfast one morning and got a very ample supply of fruit, croissants, fresh squeezed orange juice, and coffee. This was a lovely spread and they only charged for the 2 adults in our group.

Megan

United States of America

The castle was terrific, truly unique experience. The town is quaint and very easy to walk to from the property.

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9.0

Excellent location!
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“Brilliant location. / Excellent restauarant - food and service”

Simon United Kingdom
“The location is beautiful; inside a large castle with thick walls. The staff is friendly, speaks English, the decoration is nice and a big plus for a separate shower and toilet.”

W Netherlands
“Plenty of onsite parking. Feeling of security (fortress !)”

Colin United States of America
“The hotel is situated in an ancient fortress, the inside of which was transformed into a hotel.”

Rupert Belgium
“Lovely situation, old walled fort with plenty of parking. Room smallish but authentic stone wall and windows in keeping with the old building”

Andrew United Kingdom
“Gogreous location in an old castle.... nice lobby bar... stylish modern facility in contrast to the old building base”

Holger Germany
“Prices in restaurant were seasonable Room clean and.good size Location & Parking &outdoor space to sit Dining room beautiful Staff friendly (Miriam)”

Patricia Israel
“We enjoyed this castle/hotel. From exterior appearances, it looks very rustic, but the interior remodel work is modern, and the bathrooms and very nice.”

Dallas United States of America
“The staff was very welcoming and our room was spacious- 2 floors to be exact.”

Megan United States of America
“The castle was terrific, truly unique experience. The town is quaint and very easy to walk to from the property.”

Roadtrippers United States of America

Hôtel Le Château Fort is a unique medieval fortress located in Sedan. It offers soundproofed rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom, cable TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

Breakfast is served daily and the Chateau’s restaurant, La Tour d’Auvergne, serves regional cuisine. The Artillerie bar has a fireplace and there is also a 24-hour front desk.

Free on-site parking is available at the Chateau Fort and it is easily accessible by highway E46.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Buffet

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Château fort de Bouillon
8.2 miles
Ardennes Golf Course
11.4 miles
Abbaye de Sept Fontaines Golf Course
14.1 miles
Lac des Vieilles Forges
19.2 miles

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Mercredi et Samedi matin Market
0.2 miles

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Lake
0.6 miles

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Luxembourg Airport
56.8 miles
Brussels South Airport
57.2 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Absolutely magical - can’t wait to go again ! A must for anyone travelling through central France - we arrived late and the receptionist was so kind and organi...”

Sally

United Kingdom

“An amazing experience to stay in a medieval castle, fully restored and well kept. The room had a view on the inner court of the fort and was nicely decorated. T...”

Peter

Belgium

9.5

“building，location and location, it was a very unforgetable experience of staying in a castle ! The town was very attractive and beautiful . Breakfast was GREAT ...”

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1 Restaurant On Site

La Tour d'Auvergne

Food: French

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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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The Fine Print

The restaurant 'La Principauté' is open every evening from 19:00 to 21:30 and guests are advised to reserve a table. The restaurant 'Midi au Château' is open every day for lunch except on Mondays.

Guests are kindly requested to communicate the exact number of guests prior to arrival.

Please note that the validity and solvency of your credit card will be checked prior to arrival.

Please inform Hôtel Le Château Fort de Sedan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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“The hotel is situated in an ancient fortress, the inside of which was transformed into a hotel. The rooms are a comfortable though a bit tiny and the windows are very small, probably as a consequence of the thickness of the walls (a bit less than a meter), which makes feel the rooms a bit claustrophobic. If you like spacious rooms with large windows then this place is not for you.”

“We enjoyed this castle/hotel. From exterior appearances, it looks very rustic, but the interior remodel work is modern, and the bathrooms and very nice. We stayed in several castles while in Europe, and this one seems to have combined old with new very well. The traditional French multi-course meal in the on-site restaurant was excellent. Touring the grounds and the attached museum was well worth the cost.”

“The staff was very welcoming and our room was spacious- 2 floors to be exact. We booked a family room for our family of 4- the kids had 2 twin beds ready for them on the main floor, while the parents had a king bed with a full bath on the second floor. The bath was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We ordered room service for breakfast one morning and got a very ample supply of fruit, croissants, fresh squeezed orange juice, and coffee. This was a lovely spread and they only charged for the 2 adults in our group.”

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Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Simon
United Kingdom
10

“A real experience I can recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Brilliant location. / Excellent restauarant - food and service

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 11, 2019

Ellis
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Restaurant a bit on the pricey side for what you get.
Amazing building.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 11, 2019

Richard
United Kingdom
10

“Thoroughly enjoyable stay in a novel location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was expensive when compared with the room cost and with what one normally pays for breakfast in French hotels. For that price I would have expected a more varied selection of dishes. However, we were unable to dine in the hotel (because it was fully booked for dinner) and the breakfast charge may match the scale of prices for dinner.
Staying within a former fort was splendid.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 10, 2019

Manos
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not very well sign posted to get in the parking area
Amazing location. Unique experience staying in a real castle

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Magdalena
United Kingdom
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
1. The hotel was heavily understaffed, same person was checking guests in and manning the bar; 1 person was looking after the breakfast including seating the guests, cleaning the tables and replenishing the food => end result = chaos 2. Whatever staff was available spoke very little English so it was quite difficult to communicate 3. Breakfast - the offering was extremely limited, from warm food we had a choice between eggs and bacon; no vegetables, limited to no fruits depending on the day, you’re much better off getting breakfast outside as they charge EUR14 per person even when on booking.com you’ve selected an option with breakfast! 4. Dinner - heavily overpriced and nothing special; I ordered duck for my main (day’s special) which turned out to be a small piece of duck with a tomato toastie yet cost us almost EUR20! Service was slow despite restaurant not being particularly busy that night; also, limited options for vegetarians 5. Rooms were generally tidy but dusty and the carpets were asking for a deep clean 6. Access to the rooms - we were on the 6th floor; whilst we had a direct access to the room from outside (we could park the car outside of the room), accessing reception and restaurant from inside meant taking 50+ steps down as the lift to the 5th floor was broken (we found from other guests that it had been broken for over a year!)
Fantastic setting, you don’t get to sleep in a castle every day! Grand entry into the courtyard leaves an incredible impression.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 7, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Stay in the large castle Park right in the castle courtyard Was able to check in late

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 3, 2019

Neil
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
2.9

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel undergoing renovation , rooms shabby, staff not bothered and fort in poor condition . Not worth staying here. We were very disappointed.
Leaving

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 2, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
8.8

“Very Happy”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
Location and comfort

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 2, 2019

Ian
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Good parking for motor bikes

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 29, 2019

George
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
9.6

“A fantastic stay in a fascinating historic building”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Fort De Sedan clearly has lift problems - having used the fixed lift to reach the restaurant, upon returning to the lift to go down - guests were trapped in the lift, so we sent for help unfortunately Miriam had already gone home - the duty manager sent for the fire brigade! A note of warning also - the bath is very slippy so recommended is to use the bathmat provided if taking a shower.
Upon our arrival from a 200 mile motorcycle ride from Riquewihr Miriam the receptionist gave us a warm welcome to Le Hotel Chateau Fort De Sedan asked if we would be dining as it was recommended to book a table in the restaurant. And then apologised profusely that the lifts were not working, so she had designated a first floor room. When we returned after unpacking and having showered and changed Miriam served us drinks in the courtyard with nibbles. Dinner was sumptuous and coffee brandies served in the courtyard.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 28, 2019

Keith
United Kingdom
8.8

“Enjoyable stay in very pleasant site.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lack of air conditioning. Hard to in tall in old building. We were fortunate in that the weather was not too hot, but in hot weather this would be a problem.
Excellent location in centre of Sedan.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

W
Netherlands

6 helpful votes
4.2

“Extremely hot room (25 degrees in the middle of the night)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room temperature: it was a sauna (I measured 25 degrees at 0300) and did’t really cool down during the night. It was so warm I couldn’t get to sleep. Lot of turning around in a cracking bed. The window is very small and low, the provided fan was noisy. I really do not understand the 4 star rating, been to 2 and 3 star hotels that provided much more comfort. Instead of being relaxed and energized, I left the property tired and with a headache. And the reception wasn’t really understanding: I explained my problem, not even an excuse..
The location is beautiful; inside a large castle with thick walls. The staff is friendly, speaks English, the decoration is nice and a big plus for a separate shower and toilet.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Victorjoshuaheiser
Canada
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
When we checked in, there was no one at reception. When she finally arrived, there was no smile or greeting. I asked if she could phone a local restaurant to get us a dinner reservation, and was told "It is not possible for her to make any phone calls!".

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Kathy
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely hotel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful building, staff so friendly, we even had a meal in the restaurant, and there was no problem having our dog in there!! And the food was amazing. My last review I said the pillows were to soft, but all ok this time, as found some more in the wardrobe. Totally recommend this hotel!!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 16, 2019

Louis
Netherlands
9.6

“Sleeping as a knight with a maiden fair”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The doors and walls showed signs of dirty hands. Not disturbing but.. And the drunken English guest that had pizzas and a liter coke delivered and could not pay for it. Luckily the receptionist took care of it and put it on the room.
The hotel was located in the fortress in the center. What was there not to like. All good.Bicycles in a locked area, nice room, good bed, very good breakfast.

Stayed in August 2019

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	Tradition Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This room has views of the castle courtyard and includes an private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Telephone • Hairdryer • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Landmark view Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double Room High floor 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking High floor This room has a private entrance and features a bathroom and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It can be accessed directly by car, driving on the ramparts. Please note that old and low cars can't drive on the ramparts. The restaurant, breakfast room and bar are all accessible via 4 flights of stairs Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Desk • Sitting area • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Landmark view Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite High floor 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking High floor This suite room has a private entrance, a lounge on the ground floor and a mezzanine with a bedroom. It can be accessed directly by car, driving on the ramparts. Please note that old and low cars can't drive on the ramparts. The restaurant, breakfast room and bar are all accessible via 4 flights of stairs. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Landmark view • City view Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Tradition Twin Room High floor 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking High floor This room has views of the castle's courtyard and includes a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Telephone • Hairdryer • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Landmark view Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Family Room High floor 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking High floor Set over 2 levels, this room has a private entrance, a seating area on the ground floor with a sofa bed, and a mezzanine with a bedroom. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Telephone • Hairdryer • Desk • Sitting area • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Landmark view • City view Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Tradition Premium Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room Facilities: • Private Bathroom Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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