Driving to the South of France
Discussion
NDA said:
I book around 10 hotel nights a year in France in the summer, the hunt for the perfect place (parking, restaurants nearby etc) is all part of the fun. I also find it quite quick to do. But maybe I'm slightly OCD! 
Valet parking is a no no for me. I remember being nearly wrestled for the key to my Murcielago by the 12 year old valet parker - was never going to happen.
Have the same view on valet parking, and similar experience. Always surprises me that, whilst car makers have thought to make glove boxes separately lockable and inaccessible with a valet key, they never add a valet mode that limits the vehicle’s speed/performance to what might reasonably be needed for parking it. Valet parking is a no no for me. I remember being nearly wrestled for the key to my Murcielago by the 12 year old valet parker - was never going to happen.
CSK1 said:
Generally if you stop over at a nice hotel in the countryside, it doesn’t really matter if they have covered parking space, the main car park is generally quite safe.
I use the Michelin guide and app, and also back it up by looking at the Tripadvisor reviews where you can use keywords such as « parking » and read clients’ reviews and comments.
I’m also quite fond of the Relais & Châteaux network and guide, lovely reasonably sized and charming hotels. A bit pricey but worth every penny!
R&C usually seem pretty reliable. Have also had good success with Teritoria group of independent hotels, which are in an similar vein. I use the Michelin guide and app, and also back it up by looking at the Tripadvisor reviews where you can use keywords such as « parking » and read clients’ reviews and comments.
I’m also quite fond of the Relais & Châteaux network and guide, lovely reasonably sized and charming hotels. A bit pricey but worth every penny!
LooneyTunes said:
Have the same view on valet parking, and similar experience. Always surprises me that, whilst car makers have thought to make glove boxes separately lockable and inaccessible with a valet key, they never add a valet mode that limits the vehicle’s speed/performance to what might reasonably be needed for parking it.
Also insurance is a bit sketchy when it comes to valet parking. If you are lucky to own a £200k supercar and one that's like manoeuvring a supertanker when parking, I'd rather some spotty teenager didn't do it.Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff