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Reviews of Mercure Albi Rives du Tarn

41 Bis Rue Porta, 81000 Albi, France

#7 of 21 hotels in Albi

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 132 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    9.0
    Can’t wait to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What a view !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    10
    Excellent hotel in a wonderful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic  Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, restaurant on site offering a good choice of good quality meals, good wine list. Coffee and water available in reception

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    8.0
    The best view in the whole of Albi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    While the room was comfortable and reasonably well-appointed, we felt that it lacked charm and that it could definitely do with some basic redecorating to match the stylish aesthetics of the bar area.

    We stayed in a room with a view of the river and the cathedral and I am not exaggerating when I say it truly is a marvellous view: the pink cathedral of Albi rises majestically over the river bank, dwarfing all other buildings and magically changing colour as the Sun moves across the sky. The room itself was not very big but sufficient for a short stay. The hotel's public areas boast a gorgeous bar, with a balcony overlooking the river, and a ground-floor restaurant, as well as a lovely small garden and a car park.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    Great location staff very attentive and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic  Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a bit on the small size but perfect for our stay.

    Location excellent great access to all areas

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    We had a river view room. The room was very comfortable. The staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. Breakfast was included - all you need to start the day. Location was great. Walking distance to Albi old town with its magnificent cathedral. There is a little bus that can take you up hill if necessary. We could the walk easy - we are in our 70’s.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    7.0
    Great option when it's not super hot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we were on the fourth floor room where the air conditioning was basically at the entrance to the room, but the room was U-shaped, so the air did not reach us even when it was set to very cold. We were very hot at night and there was no way for the air to flow even when the fan was at its highest speed. it was so hard that we could not sleep under the down comforter they have, which is the only option they offer to sleep in. We did ask them just for some sheets because it was so hot in there and they did bring those to us. Otherwise it would have been a great experience.

    this is a very well located hotel with a beautiful river view. The hotel breakfast is excellent, and the staff was very friendly. The bartender was also very knowledgeable and made great suggestions for an awesome deconstructed gin and tonic.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    9.0
    Unbeatable location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing comes to mind.

    Beautiful hotel in superb location right on the Tarn overlooking Old town

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2025

    8.0
    A stay with a view of Albi
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi is a bit weak.

    Room 210 had windows on two sides and a great view, but the windows were low, so it was just the right size to see it from the bed. Water was provided from the water dispenser in a bottle borrowed from the front desk. Breakfast was served on the terrace while enjoying the view. Simple and decent, but no vegetables.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The view from our room was amazing and the location is convenient. The little terrasse overlooking the river is great too.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2025

    10
    A wonderful experience of Albi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. But hard to park large cars!

    Location and views

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    7.0
    Expensive for a fairly shabby building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very dated with peeling paintwork, windowsill in room and corridors badly scratched. Room was too warm as airco did nothing. With window open much cooler but the noise of the weir was deafening. Large group of bikers in breakfast area on first day so it was really noisy and most of the items had gone.

    Location close to city. Lovely view of the river. Good secure on-site parking. Breakfast included. Dinner on the terrace was very pleasant.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    9.0
    On the whole a very good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes, but not generally, the food could be improved.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    9.0
    Great riverside location in a fabulous town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic  Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Renovations underway during my visit.

    Great location on the riverside, just over the old bridge.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    10
    Great location but expensive add-ons (parking and pet)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic view of Albi. Hotel was being renovated so reception area was a mess. It's an renovated old mill and it seems the walls and floor are not soundproof. We could hear other guests and running water from their shower.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic  Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Despite alterations being done to extend the hotel. It was comfortable and very pleasant with a fabulous location. Good for coeliacs.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    7.0
    Reasonable stay but not more than that
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast is very basic and no variety. The rooms are noisy and hot during the night. Do not open the window because the water of the river nearby makes you crazy

    Great location and able to park you car. Comfortable beds.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    9.0
    Great location with views to the cathedral
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Breakfast expensive but worth it

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable; and convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel's Italian restaurant was closed for several weeks (chef on vacation!). We didn't know this until a couple of weeks before we arrived, well after we had booked. The staff were very helpful in trying to find alternatives in town, but so many places were also closed, or fully booked, so there wasn't too much choice.

    An Xmas gift to every guest! A wonderful gesture. Our dog was welcomed, and befriended by staff and guests. The view across the river to the old town, and of the very old bridge (being restored) was stupendous. Good walking paths, for dog (and humans) along the far side river bank. Easily accessible via the old bridge. Close-in car park.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    10
    French Road Trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Riverside Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, great visit. Daniel - USA

    10 +++/ AAA+++ visit. Smooth easy check-in. Friendly staff..... Thank you. Decent size room. Great view of river and old town. Nice clean room. Large bed. A number of steps from the parking lot to front door. Big Bed. Mini refrigerator. Great WiFi. Nice clean room.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    9.0
    Nice Stay in Albi
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, breakfast. English spoken at front desk. Convenient parking.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic  Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was situated just 5 mins walk from both the commercial centre and the historic one. Parking was plentiful. The room was comfortable and amazingly quiet, even though there was a weir and a road nearby. (Effective double glazing!) The piece de resistance was the superb breakfast: Plentiful and varied, including continental and cooked. There was a machine crushing oranges, giving you the freshest possible orange juice. There was also a large selection of loose teas, including English Breakfast AND fresh milk! The receptionist spoke English, which was useful. All in all, great visit. We wish we could have stayed longer. N.B. We got horribly lost, trying to find the hotel as the sat nav wanted to take us down roads that were closed. Make sure you stipulate no. 2 n°2 rue de la visitation.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place to stay in Albi.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic  Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nil

    Fantastic location, easing parking, clean, the standard room a little small, staff excellent, parking superb. The restaurant is also excellent and highly recommended.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic  Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Situation exceptionnelle de l hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

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