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Auberge A La Bonne Idee: Traveler Reviews

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Average price*: $91 (€72) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 based on 16 reviews 16 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 B&Bs in St Jean aux Bois
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  • Rooms: 20
Property Type: Inn
  • Small hotel often including dining facilities and/or a bar/tavern; often provides an intimate or historical atmosphere.
Address:
3, rue des Meuniers
St Jean aux Bois 60350
France

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Reviews of Auberge A La Bonne Idee

( 4-8 of 16 )
“not a good idea”

Auberge A La Bonne Idee

Dec 19, 2007

We recently stayed at the Auberge with friends of ours for an overnight birthday celebration as we only live an hour away and it seemed a perfect getaway place.
The rooms were fine if a bit small and ours had a very nice bathroom. However the dinner we booked was a complete disaster, pretentious and incredibly overpriced. Living in France allows us to eat out in the most humble brasseries to the very finest restaurants and are rarely dissapointed in either.
The meal here cost 600 euros for 4 people and was in parts inedible. When 3 of us didnt eat our desserts, which were awful, the waiter didn't even question why this was. The rest of the meal was utterly fogettable and overall a huge dissapointment.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The village it was in.
    • Disliked — The overpriced awful food
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Housefinder's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 17, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Other
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“Chilled drink on the terrace is a bonne idee.”

Auberge A La Bonne Idee

Jul 29, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a beautiful area of France and the hotel is situated in a quiet village on the edge of a large forest. (So you may want to take walking shoes) The hotel itself is charming and the gardens are a feature and perhaps best experienced sipping a chilled beer on the terrace. For dinner, we chose the 45 Euro menu in preference to the cheaper one and we thought the food and service was excellent, although the wine was more expensive than expected. Do be aware though that there is a significant difference in the quality of the rooms. We looked at several before making the decision to stay. That said, we would definitely revisit this hotel.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The room was airy and clean and the bed was comfortable.
    • Disliked — The dark rooms we were first offered.
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astrol9's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 29, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Golf
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“Excellent Stop Over”

Auberge A La Bonne Idee

Jun 23, 2006
8/8 found this review helpful

We stayed for only one night on our way back from the Dordogne to Zeebrugge ferry. We had rooms in the main building at the side, which had french windows with a Juliet balcony. The rooms were very comfortable with lovely decor and seemd excellent value for 90 euro's. The evening meal was a heavenly experience, some of the menu and wine were slightly expensive to eat here every night but we choose the 45 euro set menu and for that we got 5 courses, attention to detail with both the food, wine and service was second to none. It was a very relaxing faultless meal which took over 2 hours, not ideal for someone in a rush, but ended our holiday perfectly. There is a lovely garden to sit in at the back and a pretty village for a early morning stroll or even a bike ride in the forest at the end of the road. The staff were very friendly and most spoke English if required. Would definately stay again but have remembered my room name as it was so nice.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2006
Member since: June 23, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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“A Lovely Hotel”

Auberge A La Bonne Idee

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4 of 5 stars
Reigate Surrey
Apr 17, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel for two nights over Easter 2006. The hotel may have been renovated since the last reviews because we thought it was just gorgeous. The rooms were very nice. Very good value for 90 euro a night. The bar area and the resturant is stylish and the food is amazing - one of the best meals I have ever had. Staff are friendly. All in all this is a lovely little hotel in a beautiful part of Nord de Calais - and only a 2 hour drice from Calais.

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gparker90's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2006
Member since: March 27, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“A good hotel, a very, very good restaurant”

Auberge A La Bonne Idee

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4 of 5 stars
Brussels, Belgium
Oct 21, 2005
2/3 found this review helpful

The room we had on the ground floor was nice and in adequation with the price. But, the surprise cames with the restaurant. OK, you have to be a little bit patient before the order is token and the first dish is served. But, than, what a menu !!! If you are able to appreciate the good french kitchen, try it. It is not cheap but you really have for your money. This restaurant should be cotted in the Michelin guide.

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2005
Member since: October 21, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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3, rue des Meuniers, St Jean aux Bois 60350, France