🇫🇷 Pau, France
Hôtel Gramont
📍 Pau
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Your stay — Hôtel Gramont
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel Gramont, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the higher floors (4-6) for a quieter stay, as they are likely to be farther away from the street noise. Given the hotel's 4-star rating, I'd recommend opting for a room with a view of the surrounding streets or the nearby park to enjoy the local scenery.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1-3) as they may be more prone to street noise, especially considering Pau's narrow streets and potential traffic.
Best views
Given the hotel's address in Pau, you can expect views of the surrounding streets, the nearby park, or the city's architecture. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the Pyrenees Mountains on a clear day.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are likely to be quieter, considering the hotel's layout and the fact that higher floors are often less disturbed by street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
As the hotel is located in the city center, you can expect some background noise from the streets, especially at night. However, the hotel's location on a relatively quieter street might mitigate this issue.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's location and explore the nearby streets on foot, discovering local shops, cafes, and restaurants. If you're driving, consider parking in one of the nearby public parking lots, as the hotel's parking facilities might be limited.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hôtel Gramont
free, 100 MB, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary PressReader access on in-room tablets
check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€50 supplement)
available on-site, €10 per day per item
step-free access, wheelchair entries, accessible rooms available upon request
valet parking available, €25 per night, nearest public car park is Parc de la Croix-Rouge, €15 per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit + €200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chapelle des Chanoines de Pau (65 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Maison Saint François-Xavier (80 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Église missionnaire gloire à Dieu (188 m · ~2 min walk)
- Synagogue: Synagogue de Pau (190 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Promenade des Pyrénées — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
square Bargoin — 77 m · ~1 min walk
Musée Bernadotte — 581 m · ~7 min walk
Trinity Church — 80 m · ~1 min walk
Aire De Jeux Du Hédas — 787 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 350 m · ~4 min walk
Pharmacie Montpensier — 81 m · ~1 min walk
RS Alimentation — 139 m · ~2 min walk
Pau — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers can exchange currency at the Pau train station or local banks, but be aware that rates at airports and tourist bureaux are often poor. Consider using an ATM to withdraw Euros from a debit/credit card.
Contactless payments are widely accepted in Pau, including at most cafes, restaurants, and shops. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also widely accepted.
Tipping in Pau is generally around 5-10% in restaurants and cafes, and for taxi drivers, rounding up the fare or leaving 1-2€ is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee can be found for around 2€ at a local café, often served in a paper cup.
A baguette with cheese or cold cuts from a bakery or convenience store can cost around 5-6€.
A main course at a budget-friendly restaurant can cost around 12-15€, often including a starter or dessert.
The area around the Place de Verdun is a popular spot for street food and affordable eats, with a variety of options available.
Carrefour Market and Intermarché are two budget supermarket chains with locations in Pau.
For affordable high-street shopping, try the Rue Gambetta or the Marché aux Puces de Pau (flea market) for second-hand items.
A single bus ticket in Pau costs around 1.50€, or a day pass can be purchased for 4.50€. From the airport, take bus number 50 to the city centre (around 6€, 30 minutes).
Good to know — Pau
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Emergency Contacts
PauWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pau, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel Gramont
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 350 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Montpensier — 81 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Pau train station (Gare de Pau) → Hôtel Montpensier (centre ville)
💡 If arriving from Paris or Bordeaux, Pau station is a 12-minute walk uphill to Hôtel Montpensier. Avoid the taxi queue at the station; walk east along Avenue Jean Birosse then left onto Rue Montpensier. The hotel has no lift, but the walk is fine with a small suitcase.
Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) → Hôtel Montpensier (Campus stop)
💡 Buy a ticket from the machine at the airport stop (coins only). Exit at 'Campus' stop, then walk 5 mins down Rue du Château. Cheaper than a taxi but runs less often on Sundays.
Palais de Justice stop (10 mins walk from hotel) → Pau train station (Gare de Pau)
💡 The F line runs through the city centre but the nearest stop to Hôtel Montpensier is a 10-minute walk. Useful for getting to the station without climbing the hill. Buy a rechargeable 'Carte Idélis' at the tourist office for multiple rides.
Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) → Hôtel Montpensier (15 Rue Montpensier)
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Pau-Pyrénées (+33 5 59 83 15 15) to avoid the €5 airport surcharge for spontaneous hires. The hotel is pedestrian-only on Rue Montpensier, so ask the driver to drop you at the corner of Rue Louis Barthou.
About Pau
Wikipedia ↗
Pau (; French: [po]; Occitan: [paw]; Basque: Paue) is a commune overlooking the Pyrenees, the prefecture of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of Southwestern France. The city is located in the heart of the former sovereign principality of Béarn, of which it was the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hôtel Gramont?
Request rooms on the higher floors (4-6) for a quieter stay, as they are likely to be farther away from the street noise. Given the hotel's 4-star rating, I'd recommend opting for a room with a view of the surrounding streets or the nearby park to enjoy the local scenery.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel Gramont?
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1-3) as they may be more prone to street noise, especially considering Pau's narrow streets and potential traffic.
Is Hôtel Gramont noisy?
As the hotel is located in the city center, you can expect some background noise from the streets, especially at night. However, the hotel's location on a relatively quieter street might mitigate this issue.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel Gramont?
Given the hotel's address in Pau, you can expect views of the surrounding streets, the nearby park, or the city's architecture. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the Pyrenees Mountains on a clear day.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel Gramont?
Take advantage of the hotel's location and explore the nearby streets on foot, discovering local shops, cafes, and restaurants. If you're driving, consider parking in one of the nearby public parking lots, as the hotel's parking facilities might be limited.
What time is check-in at Hôtel Gramont?
Check-in at Hôtel Gramont is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel Gramont have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 MB, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel Gramont?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel Gramont?
A baguette with cheese or cold cuts from a bakery or convenience store can cost around 5-6€.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel Gramont?
A single bus ticket in Pau costs around 1.50€, or a day pass can be purchased for 4.50€. From the airport, take bus number 50 to the city centre (around 6€, 30 minutes).
Top Attractions in Pau
💡 Runs every 2-3 minutes. Great for avoiding the steep hill, and you get a good view of the château from the top.
💡 Free permanent collection; temporary exhibitions cost €4. The building itself is worth a look inside for the staircase.
💡 Free public toilets near the bandstand and a café that does takeaway coffee for under €2.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the mountains; benches are spaced along the walk if you want to sit.
💡 The castle is free for EU residents under 26; otherwise it's €5.50. Go midweek to avoid queues.