SOWELL COLLECTION Hôtel du Roi & SPA  

On the banks of the Aude River in Carcassonne, facing the medieval Cité and a short walk from Pont-Neuf. Minutes from Chateau Comtal, Pont Vieux, the Museum of Fine Arts and the lively city center.

A 5-star hotel with 88 air-conditioned rooms that blend classic French charm with a modern edge. Rooms feature espresso makers, minibars and flat-screen TVs; private bathrooms come with separate tubs and showers. Cribs/infant beds are available for a surcharge, and many rooms offer river or medieval-city views.

Soak in an indoor pool, unwind in the sauna or spa tub, and book massages, facials and body treatments at the on-site spa. There’s a bar/lounge, room service during limited hours and buffet breakfast daily (for a fee). Pets are welcome, self-parking is available (charges may apply), and multilingual staff are on hand.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi and a business center keep work on track. Conference, banquet and wedding facilities are available, plus a 24-hour front desk and concierge services.

Dine at the hotel restaurant La Table du Roi for dinner, enjoy drinks in the bar/lounge, or opt for in-room dining during limited hours. Buffet breakfast is served daily (for a fee).