B&B Hotel Béthune Bruay-la-Buissière

This was an overnight stop en route to the south and I chose this hotel because of its proximity to the motorway and the fact that there were restaurants within walking distance. The chain is not the cheapest of the budget hotels but the standard is higher. I was a bit confused by the loyalty scheme as there are two; one that is free with limited benefits and a subscription one which is only worth frequent travellers in France joining. Using the free B&me scheme I received a discount on the room rate but the breakfast was full price. The hotel was not well signposted from the entrance to the town but the street was located on GPS and we found it relatively easily. There was ample parking in a secure area that is locked at night. The foyer was bright and welcoming with a bar and some limited seating. Our check in was not quick as the booking was not recognised, the receptionist took the card payment twice in error and she was unable to print the receipt. We were pleased to have arrived when reception was manned as there could have been problems accessing the automated entry system late at night. We hope that the second payment will be refunded in due course. We walked to a brasserie which has an arrangement with the hotel for 10% discount on production of the hotel receipt. Fortunately the receptionist had managed to print ours just before we set off. The room was fine although the shower arrangements are a bit strange. The washbasin was missing a plug and there were no hooks or rails for damp towels. The bed was very comfortable and it was dark and quiet at night. The advantage of staying here rather than in Calais is the fact that there are arrivals and departures at all hours close to the port. There is a fair choice at breakfast, different types of bread and pastries, slices of cheese and cooked meat, jams and spreads. There was evidence of scrambled egg in a domed chafing dish but it had run out as had some jams. Staff could have been more attentive to the selection available. All in all we were satisfied and we’d stay there again.

The hotel was clean and great for our purposes. The beds were a little hard for me but that is personal choice.

We like this hotel. It is modern,clean, well maintained, and friendly. It is convenient for the motorway situated on the edge of a large commercial estate. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from. Breakfast is very good. If you want a romantic hotel in the middle of countryside this is not for you but if you want a good nights sleep stay here.

Very easy to check in and get to room. Parking very convenient too. Used as a stop off for one night. We chose this hotel as it offered cooked breakfast for €11 instead of the usual €9 but there was only continental breakfast on the day. That was it. So very disappointed as this is what we chose it for. Also no diary free milk option like soya or oat. So couldn’t even have coffee or cereal either.

Good as usual. We stay at least 6times a year

Clean, modern hotel. Perfect as a place to sleep whilst travelling back to Calais. Only one thing that let it down was when we were leaving approx 4.50am (reception closes overnight) there was a man asleep on the floor in the entrance (where you could put your pin in to access the hotel) he followed us out to the car and asked for access to our room (I think, my French is a little rusty) This was rather scary and worrying especially as we were 2 women travelling with a small child. This would also be off putting if you were arriving at the hotel after the reception closes.