I never stayed at ETAP hotels before this time because I had the impression that ETAP chain is way below the standard of hotels that I normally stay in. For 2 nights in Besancon in May 2011, I needed a hotel right by the train station because I arrived on the train after mid-night, and left on 5am train. So... More

Clean and functional if a little noisy from the train station next door. The bed was rock solid but we were so tired it didnt matter! The bathroom was seperate which isnt always the case ( some etaps have the shower opening onto the room and a sink in the corner.) All the staff were friendly and helpful. Only a... More

I've been on July 8th in Besançon for a night attending a business meeting the morning after. A first positive point is that is situated just in front of Besançon Viotte TGV train station. Walking to the City Centre take between 10 – 15 minutes. Even though the exterior looks quite dull (never stayed before to an Etap hotel) the... More

I stayed in the Etap at Besancon for one night during a journey by rail from England to Switzerland. The hotel is ideally located for rail passengers, as it is immediately opposite the station. Otherwise, what else can I say about the hotel? It's an Etap, with the usual, small, modular room. It has the usual double-bed-with-bunk-bed- above, and the... More