Hostellerie de Levernois
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Hostellerie de Levernois · Levernois, France
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Expert Review: Hostellerie de Levernois
Hostellerie de Levernois, a distinguished Relais & Châteaux property nestled in the heart of Burgundy, offers an enchanting retreat that consistently garners high praise from its guests. This Michelin Key Selected hotel blends timeless elegance with modern amenities, creating a refined yet relaxed atmosphere.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Hostellerie de Levernois is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently describing their stays as "wonderful," "beautiful," "amazing," and "outstanding." Review platforms reflect this sentiment, with high scores across various categories, including a 9.5 for location and 9.7 for cleanliness, comfort, and staff on Booking.com. Relais & Châteaux itself rates the property at 4.8/5 based on nearly 4,000 reviews.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud several aspects of the Hostellerie de Levernois. The beautifully manicured, 7-hectare (17-acre) park with its ancient trees, gardens, and the gentle Bouzaise River is a significant draw, offering a serene and picturesque setting. The exceptional service and attentive, friendly staff are frequently highlighted. The hotel's gastronomic offerings, particularly the Michelin-starred restaurant, are a major highlight. Recent additions like the Sisley Spa, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, enhance the luxury experience. The extensive wine cellar and its focus on local Burgundy wines also receive considerable appreciation. The property is also noted for being pet-friendly.
3. Room Quality
The rooms at Hostellerie de Levernois are described as elegant, sophisticated, and intimately designed, blending traditional Burgundian charm with comfort. Each of the 39 rooms, suites, and villas possesses distinctive character, often featuring rustic wood-beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls, oak parquet flooring, antique furnishings, and terracotta tile details. Room sizes vary, from the cozy Chambre Charme at 25 square meters to expansive Suites up to 90 square meters and Villas offering up to 1346 square feet of space. Many rooms, particularly the Pavillon Rooms, open onto private terraces or balconies, perfect for enjoying breakfast outdoors or contemplating the park. Guests appreciate the comfort, and amenities such as air conditioning, minibars (often with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks), and free Wi-Fi are standard.
4. Dining Experience
Dining at Hostellerie de Levernois is a true culinary highlight. The property boasts a one-Michelin-starred restaurant, "La Table de Levernois," led by Chef Philippe Augé. The restaurant celebrates traditional Burgundian flavors, utilizing seasonal produce often sourced from the hotel's own organic vegetable garden. For a more casual yet equally gourmet experience, the "Bistrot du Bord de l'Eau" offers dishes reinvented daily with fresh market produce.
Breakfasts are consistently lauded as "excellent" and "among the best," featuring a beautifully curated buffet of cold items, fresh juices (including a DIY orange juice press), house-made pastries, local cheeses and charcuterie, and made-to-order farm-fresh egg dishes. The hotel's impressive wine cellar houses a vast selection, ranging from over 1,000 to 8,000 references of Burgundy's most prestigious wines.
5. Service & Staff
The service at Hostellerie de Levernois is a cornerstone of its glowing reputation. Guests frequently commend the staff for being "very friendly," "qualified," "fantastic," "super friendly," "attentive," and "helpful." From the moment of arrival, guests report feeling welcome, with staff going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. The personalized service and meticulous attention to detail are recurring themes in guest feedback.
6. Location & Accessibility
The hotel is ideally situated in Levernois, just 3.1 to 5 kilometers (roughly 2-3 miles) from the historic center of Beaune, making it a convenient base for exploring Burgundy. The property itself is set within a magnificent 7 to 17-acre park, offering a tranquil countryside escape. Nearby attractions include the Beaune Levernois Golf course and the Burgundy Wine Museum. The region is renowned for its vineyards, and the hotel can arrange wine cave tours and tastings. While the immediate town of Levernois offers limited activities, the proximity to Beaune and the surrounding wine villages makes it an excellent location for local exploring, including cycling, for which the hotel offers rentals.
7. Value & Pricing
Hostellerie de Levernois is considered a luxurious property, and its pricing reflects this. While some guests consider it "pricey," others feel the overall experience justifies the cost. Booking.com rates its value for money at 8.4. Room rates can vary, with typical prices potentially starting around $431, and reaching upwards of $612, depending on the season and day of the week, with Fridays generally being the most expensive. Booking during the low season (e.g., February and March) might offer cheaper deals.
8. Common Complaints
While overwhelmingly positive, some recurring minor criticisms and areas for improvement have been noted by guests:
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: Some guests experienced issues with the Wi-Fi signal in rooms located further from the main building.
- Construction Noise: Reports of noise from the construction of a new swimming pool were mentioned, though the Sisley Spa with indoor and outdoor pools opened in 2024, suggesting this may be an older or specific complaint.
- Bistro Hours: The Bistrot du Bord de l'Eau has been noted to be closed on Tuesdays, which could cause inconvenience, so checking operating schedules in advance is advisable.
- Room Design Quirks: A few guests found the bathroom sinks in certain rooms to be not entirely practical.
- Accessibility: The property is spread across multiple buildings, and some areas, particularly in the older parts, lack elevators.
- Dining Demand: During peak season, both restaurants can be fully booked, leading to a "somewhat frenetic" service at times.
- Guest Behavior: On rare occasions, some international guests' loud behavior was noted to have a slight impact on the overall tranquility during high season.
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Points to Consider
- •While overwhelmingly positive, some recurring minor criticisms and areas for improvement have been noted by guests:
- •Wi-Fi Connectivity: Some guests experienced issues with the Wi-Fi signal in rooms located further from the main building.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Kym Baker
This was the first stop on a 4 leg trip through France, and it set the bar incredibly high. From pre trip planning with the concierge, spa attendants, and dining/bar staff, every single interaction was 10/10. On top of that, the grounds were stunning, rooms were beautiful, the spa was heaven on earth, and both restaurants were excellent. We loved starting the day with their gorgeous breakfast deli...
Daniel
A perfect Burgundy escape. From start to finish, the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful — especially Mathilda, who made everything effortless for us and for Casper, our friendly dog. The food was outstanding, every meal beautifully crafted, and the whole environment feels calm and refined. The gardens, the service, and the genuine warmth make it hard to leave. We’ll definitely be back s...
Sophie Zurquiyah
A peaceful getaway… to be rescheduled! We were looking forward to a relaxing stay, but were disappointed to have the only room located above the back kitchen, with a direct view of the bistro’s patio. We arrived at 11:30 p.m. and were greeted by music, the noise of servers right below our window, clinking cutlery… We were told it would quiet down between midnight and 1 a.m., but it was hard to unw...
Emily
My husband and I had the most wonderful experience at the hotel. From booking to check out, the staff was extremely attentive and kind and went above and beyond for us. We arrived early morning and they had our room available for us. The food - breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all out of this world. Room was so charming and very comfortable. We cannot wait to return!
Response from the owner
Chère Emily Keating,<br><br>Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We are truly delighted to know that your stay with us — from the first moments of yo...
Iris Moroz
A superb hotel. Just heaven. Recently renovated. The public indoor and outdoor spaces are large beautiful and welcoming. The staff is very friendly, helpful and professional. The rooms are very large and equipped with all one needs. The food is superb. The hotel has two restaurants which were a delight to the pallet one of which is a Michelin star. They have a pool and tennis court. I would defini...
Response from the owner
Chère Madame Moroz,<br>Thank you for your glowing feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed the peaceful setting, the comfort of the rooms, and the quality of both our restaurants, including La Tabl...
Melanie Somerville, PhD, LPC-S
Absolutely beautiful hotel, with stellar service, beautiful grounds and public spaces. Amazing daily breakfast.
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