Le Beau Rivage sur Condrieu

Eight stays so far, the following are the reviews in chronological order – there won't be any more reviews, as we'll be passing by the hotel in the future: Late November / Mid-December 2025: The owner has changed, and a new concept is in place: It's supposed to be more upscale, and guests staying longer are meant to at least partially replace the short-stay guests. However, the rooms are still furnished in their "old" style (in need of renovation), although the suites now have proper room numbers (for whatever reason), and as the first modernization effort, the menu was revised, and in the process, the Bresse chicken was removed. Oh well. In its place, there are now a few new dishes, including so-called house specialties (such as lobster). We tried these during our two stays but were disappointed. We were also disappointed because the always friendly gentleman who used to park our car in the garage was no longer available, and my wife was told she could park the car herself in the hotel parking lot. Oh well. Therefore: We adjusted our itinerary and are now traveling the Rhine-Main-Marbella route via Beaune/Besançon as an alternative first and last stop, respectively, and Tarragona as the second stop. They welcome overnight guests there, and the food is also good. Overall, though, it's a shame, as we really liked the riverside location and the old-school suites. Due to these changes, we're downgrading our rating from 5 stars to 4 stars. At the end of June (Fridays) and the end of July (Saturdays) 2024: We booked Suite 8 well in advance and enjoyed a perfect stay on our "private" terrace in perfect weather. In June, we ordered the Bresse chicken again; there had been a change of chef. I remembered the chicken in February being better, but that could well be due to the hot summer temperatures. So, in July, we ordered the tasting menu, and here the chef truly demonstrated his skill: The menu, centered around tomatoes, was of outstanding quality, and the combination and preparation of the ingredients was a masterclass. Each guest received a bottle of Gosset Rosé and Rhône wine, the service was impeccable, and life is good! As some reviewers have rightly pointed out, the decor is dated (and the need for renovation will soon become more acute). Anyone looking for a modern 4-star hotel should stay elsewhere. February 24 (Sunday): We stayed in a different suite (number 5), no conservatory, but with a lockable bedroom. Instead of the set menu, we had Bresse chicken baked in a pig's bladder, superbly prepared, preceded by a carabiniero as a starter, with a sorbet as an intermediate course. The Bresse chicken was incredibly well-prepared (truffled, with foie gras sauce, etc.) and served in two courses. A 48-hour advance booking is required; we will definitely be back! And thank you to the always excellent service at reception, garage service, the bar, and the restaurant! December 23 (Saturday): The set menu remained very good, and the service was, as usual, outstanding. The Bresse chicken was still excellent, and the service was, as always, outstanding. March 2023 (Saturdays): Suite etc. unchanged, but the kitchen and restaurant performance was even better than in December 2022: The "grand" menu included several individual dishes that could easily be rated 17 points or higher – very beautiful and creative, and thanks also to the hotel staff, who were once again incredibly friendly to us and our dogs. December 2022 (Sundays): Very friendly and competent service, right on the river, river view from the room. Beautiful, spacious suite (room no. 8). Everything was very clean; even Swiss guests will feel at home... Restaurant: The head chef and team are "gods": Excellent quality of food, beautifully presented. In my opinion, the quality and service (as well as the prices) are equivalent to a Michelin star or 16 points in the Gault & Millau guide. We will gladly stop over again!

A splendid 4-day stay with friends. A very warm welcome, and bicycle storage was available. An idyllic terrace overlooking the Rhône. Exceptional cuisine and wine list. I highly recommend this establishment; it offers excellent value for money.

The Beau Rivage hotel, from the famous Claude François song. Perfect for relaxing with friends or meeting strangers. The sheets are clean, the staff is attentive and helpful. I met my first wife there; she's since left, with the butler, an Asian man I think.

Quiet hotel on the Rone, beautiful views. Nice and comfortable rooms. Very friendly service. Exceptional restaurant.

Great place by the Rhone river, the rooms were big, the food was delicious, and the employees were amazing.

Great view/location. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Very nice hotel! Great location! And a very pleasant staff!

A sumptuous hotel, attentive staff, a fantastic room with a great view and very quiet; I also recommend the restaurant, the dishes are delicious.

A truly beautiful hotel. Quiet and with a magnificent view! The staff is very pleasant and professional! A huge thank you to the receptionist, Deborah, who welcomed me with great kindness and a smile. She immediately put me at ease and was always available to answer questions. The room is superb! From the size and view of the Rhône to the quietness and especially the cleanliness, it's perfect in every way! Including the meals. You can choose a gourmet meal in the restaurant or a tapas bar with bistro-style dishes at a lower price point, but just as good (thank you, Deborah, for the recommendation!). Well done to the whole team and thank you for having me!

We had a very pleasant stay at the Beau Rivage Hotel and we thoroughly enjoyed the excellent meal at the restaurant.