Yes, Hotel Balladins Perpignan is near the station and very convenient when arriving off the train from Paris en route to Barcelona. Yes, the room is of a good size. Yes, the staff are helpful. BUT - how this property has achieved / maintained a three star rating is a mystery. The stench of stale cigarette smoke was ingrained in... More

We got off the train late afternoon on a Friday at Perpignan Station. We were greeted by a very pleasant mature gentleman on Reception, who made every effort to make our stay enjoyable. He got us a third floor double room with a balcony. This very efficient Receptionist subsequently showed me where to get coffee (at 1.5 euro, which I... More

We stayed for a night after catching the train from barcelona. From other reviews it sounds as if the area around the station has been cleaned up a bit, and if so, im glad i didnt see it before. There were lots of groups of men hanging around with their dogs which made the whole area feel very seedy. The... More

Balladins is great for those who step off a train (e.g. after a long journey from Paris!), as it's literally a stone's throw from the station. The friendliness and efficiency of the staff at the front desk won us over, all of whom have clearly been trained very well. Room-wise the beds were among the most comfortable I've slept in,... More

Stayed at this hotel for 1 night on my way to Barcelona, just to see what Perpignan was like. The town is ok, I was surprised how everything appeared to close early and there was not many people around. The hotel is perfectly placed and about 30 seconds walk from the main train station which suited me, however, this did... More

Just stayed here for the first time. Ideal for Perpignan Station. Air conditioning in rooms a godsend and wifi meant we could keep in touch. Extremely comfortable beds so a great nights sleep and the breakfast is just great. The standard French breakfast plus cold meats, cheeses,boiled eggs toast and as much tea coffee and juice as you want. Will... More

Perpignan Gare and its forecourt and Rue Charles de Gaulle leading from it down to the centre ville has undergone a beautification treatment so for an area right next to a major train station it now doesn't have the usual seedy types with their huge dogs hanging about anymore. Hotel Baladines is right at the rail and bus station so... More

Previously stayed in 2008. This time in August 2011, we noticed an improvement in the English spoken at reception (always good for us Aussies) and the dining room has been completely remodelled and now includes self-help poached egg cooking with colour-coded handles so you can remember which is your egg. A new automatic coffee machine and new furniture. The food... More

A perfectly pleasant hotel with a large, clean room, very polite, helpful staff and a lovely buffet breakfast. It's so handy for the station as it's just across the road.The bathroom was huge. I'd definitely go there again if I'm ever in that part of the world.