Isidore Rennes: Your Dream French Getaway Awaits (Best Western Plus!)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the slightly chaotic, wonderfully French, and allegedly "dreamy" world of the Isidore Rennes: Your Dream French Getaway Awaits (Best Western Plus!). Let's be honest, "dreamy" and "Best Western" don't always go hand-in-hand, but hey, maybe this one breaks the mold. I'm ready to be pleasantly surprised, or utterly, spectacularly, hilariously disappointed. Let's GO.
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First Impressions & Accessibility (or, the "Can I Actually Get In There?" Section)
Alright, first things first: Accessibility. This is HUGE, especially for those of us who, you know, need to get around. The listing says "Facilities for disabled guests." Okay, good, but what does that actually mean? We need specifics. Did they have ramps? Elevators? Accessible rooms? The listing is frustratingly vague, but I'm cautiously optimistic. I'm mentally adding a note to call the hotel directly before booking to confirm everything. Because nobody wants to arrive at their "dream getaway" only to find they're trapped in the lobby.
Wheelchair Accessible? Again, the listing is a bit of a tease. I'm assuming it's got to have at least something for accessibility, being a Best Western Plus. Fingers crossed!
Getting Online & Staying Connected (or, the "Gotta Post That Eiffel Tower Pic" Section)
Internet Access: Okay, good. They have it. Thank God.
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! YES! A lifesaver. I can't function without Wi-Fi. It's practically a human right at this point. It's also a huge selling point. And for once, it's not a "charge extra" option!
Internet [LAN]: Okay, old school. For those of us who still remember plugging in a cable. Interesting.
Internet services: Hopefully, they’re actually good internet services. I've been to hotels where the "internet services" consisted of a dial-up modem from the 90s. shudders
Wi-Fi in public areas: Essential for those of us who like to sit in the lobby with a coffee and pretend we're important.
Things To Do, Ways To Relax (or, the "Spa Day or Bust" Section)
This is where things get intriguing.
- Body scrub, Body wrap, Fitness center, Foot bath, Gym/fitness, Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: Okay, hold up. This Best Western Plus is trying to be fancy. REALLY fancy. A pool with a view? A spa? A steam room? Am I dreaming? I hope the spa is actually good. I've had some truly horrifying spa experiences. And a pool with a view? That's a major selling point if it's actually a good view. Like, not just a view of the parking lot.
I'm also going to level with you all. I am terrible at relaxing. I'm the kind of person who gets stressed by relaxing. But a good massage? Maybe. I’m cautiously optimistic. I'm picturing myself, eyes closed, getting a massage, then accidentally falling asleep and drooling on the masseuse. That's always a fun time.
Cleanliness and Safety (or, the "Is This Place Actually Safe?" Section)
Okay, this is important, especially in these crazy times.
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Breakfast takeaway service, Cashless payment service, Daily disinfection in common areas, Doctor/nurse on call, First aid kit, Hand sanitizer, Hot water linen and laundry washing, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Shared stationery removed, Staff trained in safety protocol, Sterilizing equipment: Okay, they seem to be taking this seriously. Which is a HUGE relief. The "room sanitization opt-out available" is also a nice touch. Because, honestly, sometimes you just want to trust the process and not worry about it.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (or, the "Feed Me, Seymour!" Section)
- A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant: WHOA. This is a lot. A LOT. A buffet? With desserts? A poolside bar? 24-hour room service?! Okay, Isidore Rennes, you're starting to win me over. The variety is impressive. I'm particularly interested in the Asian breakfast. And the pool side bar. Okay, I'm sold on the pool side bar. I can already see myself, sipping a cocktail, looking vaguely sophisticated, and pretending I'm not judging everyone else's swimwear.
Services and Conveniences (or, the "Making Life Easier" Section)
- Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center: Okay, this is a seriously comprehensive list. From the basics (elevator, daily housekeeping) to the more… unique (shrine? Okay, then). The business facilities are great for those who are working and playing. I'm particularly excited about the terrace. Imagine, sipping coffee on the terrace, watching the world go by. Sounds blissful.
For the Kids (or, the "Family Fun Zone?" Section)
- Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: This is a major bonus for families. Babysitting service can be a lifesaver. And "kids' facilities"? What exactly does that entail? A playground? A dedicated kids' pool? I need details!
Access (or, the "Getting In and Out" Section)
- CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Check-in/out [express], Check-in/out [private], Couple's room, Exterior corridor, Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour], Hotel chain, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed unavailablePets allowed, Proposal spot, Room decorations, Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms, Soundproof rooms: Security is definitely a good thing, and 24-hour front desk is a must. A proposal spot? Okay, Isidore Rennes, you're just showing off now.
Available in All Rooms (or, the "What's Actually IN My Room?" Section)
- Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens: Okay, this is what I'm talking about. The essentials are all there (air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a refrigerator – essential for late-night snacks), plus some nice extras (bathrobes, slippers, a mini bar). The "extra long bed" is a godsend for us tall people. I hope the "on-demand movies" selection is actually good. I'm picturing myself, sprawled on the bed, eating room service, and watching a terrible rom-com. Perfection.
The Anecdote (The Pool View Predicament)
I'm going to be honest with you all. The pool with a view is my biggest draw here. I'm picturing myself, bronzed and beautiful (okay, maybe slightly less
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups. This isn't your polished, sterile travel itinerary. This is a messy, beautiful, slightly-unhinged document of my supposed trip to the Best Western Plus Hotel Isidore in Rennes, France. Prepare for whiplash.
Project: Rennes Reconnaissance - AKA: Can I Survive French Breakfast and Exist Without Google Translate?
Date: (Supposedly) Next Week. Reality: Still packing… probably.
Day 1: Arrival & Existential Dread (and hopefully, a decent croissant)
- Time: 06:00 - 08:00 - Wake up. (Yeah, right. More like, drag myself out of bed. The actual wake-up time is probably closer to 09:00, fueled by the desperate hope for decent coffee.) Pack the emergency chocolate stash. Essential.
- Time: 08:00 - 12:00 - Travel to Paris CDG, and then the train to Rennes. Ugh, airports. I swear, they're designed to make you feel like a lost sheep. Last time I flew, I almost missed my connection because I got distracted by a particularly majestic squirrel outside the terminal. (Don't judge.) The train journey is supposed to be scenic, but honestly, I’ll probably be glued to my phone, desperately trying to translate the train announcements. Pray for me.
- Time: 12:00 - 13:00 - Arrive in Rennes! (Hopefully not smelling entirely of airplane air and existential angst.) Find the Best Western Plus Hotel Isidore. Pray to the travel gods it's actually where the GPS says it is. Check-in. Immediately collapse on the bed and judge the room. Is the lighting depressing? Are there enough power outlets? These are crucial questions.
- Time: 13:00 - 14:00 - Unpack (or just dump everything in a pile, let's be real). Freshen up. Contemplate my questionable life choices that led me to this moment.
- Time: 14:00 - 16:00 - Reconnaissance mission: Explore the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Find a pharmacy. I always need a pharmacy. And a bakery. Croissants are non-negotiable. This is where the "survival without Google Translate" challenge begins. Wish me luck. I'm going to need it.
- Time: 16:00 - 18:00 - Nap. (See above. Existential angst is exhausting.)
- Time: 18:00 - 19:00 - Dinner. (This is where things get truly terrifying. Ordering food in French. Wish me luck. I'll probably just point and grunt. Pray for a forgiving waiter.)
- Time: 19:00 - 21:00 - Attempt to watch something on TV in French. Fail miserably. Resort to Netflix. Consider ordering room service because I'm already overwhelmed.
- Time: 21:00 - Bed. (After a desperate attempt to decipher the hotel's Wi-Fi password.)
Day 2: The Breton Beast (and the relentless pursuit of good coffee)
- Time: 07:00 - 09:00 - Breakfast at the hotel. This is the moment of truth. The continental breakfast. The bread. The coffee. Pray for decent coffee. Pray. I'm serious. Bad coffee is a deal-breaker. This is going to require a LOT of willpower. I'm already imagining myself ordering 'un café, s'il vous plaît' with the most pathetic look on my face.
- Time: 09:00 - 12:00 - Explore Rennes! (Maybe.) Visit the Parc du Thabor. Hopefully, the weather is nice. I’m picturing myself wandering around, feeling all cultured and Parisian. Realistically? I’ll probably get lost, take a wrong turn, and end up wandering around a car park.
- Time: 12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch. (Ideally, somewhere with outdoor seating. Because, people-watching. This is a skill I have honed to an art form.) Try to order something that isn't just bread and cheese. Fail.
- Time: 13:00 - 16:00 - The Marché des Lices. (Market day! Apparently, it's a big deal.) Prepare to be overwhelmed by the sheer Frenchness of it all. Smell the cheese. Stare at the flowers. Get lost in the crowds. Hopefully, I won't accidentally buy a live chicken. (Stranger things have happened.)
- Time: 16:00 - 18:00 - Coffee break. (Crucial. See Day 1, Breakfast.) Find a charming little café. Sit outside. Pretend to read a book. Actually just people-watch.
- Time: 18:00 - 19:00 - Dinner. (Another terrifying ordeal. Maybe I'll just order a pizza. Safe and familiar. Or, you know, the same thing as yesterday.)
- Time: 19:00 - 21:00 - Attempt to find a local pub. (This is where my French will truly be tested. "Un verre de… something… please?" Prepare for awkwardness.)
- Time: 21:00 - Sleep. (Collapse into bed. Exhausted but hopefully, slightly less lost than when I woke up.)
Day 3: Museum Madness & The Crêpe Catastrophe
- Time: 08:00 - 09:00 - Breakfast. (Pray for better coffee. Seriously.)
- Time: 09:00 - 12:00 - Visit a museum. (I'm thinking the Musée de Bretagne. Or maybe not. Museums can be intense. I might just wander around the streets instead. Depends on my mood. And the weather. And how much sleep I got.)
- Time: 12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch. (Crêpe time! This is the highlight of the trip. Or, the potential for disaster. I'm envisioning myself attempting to order a crêpe, and the vendor looking at me with a mixture of pity and disdain.)
- Time: 13:00 - 15:00 - The Crêpe Catastrophe. Okay, let's be honest, this will probably be the biggest ordeal of the trip, and the one I'll be writing about for years to come. I will attempt to order a crêpe. I will butcher the French language. I will probably end up with something I didn't order. But, damn, that crêpe will taste amazing.
- Time: 15:00 - 17:00 - More wandering. More people-watching. More existential dread. (It's a recurring theme.)
- Time: 17:00 - 18:00 - Pre-dinner drink. (Because, why not?)
- Time: 18:00 - 19:00 - Final Dinner. (Say a prayer. I'll need it.)
- Time: 19:00 - Pack. (The dreaded task. How will I fit everything in? I'm already envisioning myself sitting on the suitcase, desperately trying to zip it up.)
- Time: 20:00 - Last-minute coffee. (Just in case.)
- Time: 21:00 - Sleep. (Or, more likely, lie awake, replaying all the awkward French conversations in my head.)
Day 4: Departure
- Time: 07:00 - 09:00 - Last Breakfast. (With a heavy heart. And a desperate desire for good coffee.)
- Time: 09:00 - 12:00 - Travel to Paris CDG, and then the flight home. (Goodbye, Rennes! You were… an experience. I think.)
- Time: 12:00 - 18:00 - Flight home. (Probably sleeping. Or, crying. Depends on how the trip went.)
- Time: 18:00 - Home. (Unpack. And immediately start planning my next trip. Because, travel is a disease. A wonderful, maddening, slightly-terrifying disease.)
Notes & Imperfections:
- French Skills: Pathetic. But I'll try. (Probably fail spectacularly.)
- Navigational Skills: Equally pathetic. Will get lost. Guaranteed.
- Mood: Expect a rollercoaster. (Mostly down, but occasionally up.)
- Food: Expect a lot of bread, cheese, and crêpes. (And hopefully, some actual meals.)
- Expectations: Low. (That way, I can only be pleasantly surprised… or utterly devastated.)
- Emergency Supplies: Chocolate. Wine. (And
Isidore Rennes: Your Dream French Getaway Awaits (Best Western Plus!) - Um, Maybe? A FAQ (with a generous helping of my Opinions)
So, Isidore Rennes... Is it actually a "dream getaway"? Spill the beans!
Okay, look, "dream" is a *strong* word. Let's just say it *could* be a really good time. The Best Western Plus in Rennes, Isidore to its friends, is... well, it's a Best Western Plus. You know the drill. Clean-ish rooms, decent breakfast, usually a grumpy guy at the front desk who *might* speak English. My experience? Mixed bag. One time, the elevator was out for three days, and I had to schlep my suitcase up four flights. Not a dream, let me tell you. Another time, the air conditioning worked so well, I thought I was going to freeze to death. So, yeah, prepare for a little... *adventure*. But Rennes itself? That's where the magic *might* happen.
What's the breakfast situation like? Because let's be honest, that's a *major* deal.
Alright, breakfast. This is where things get... interesting. They *try*. They really do. There's usually a selection of pastries (some are amazing, some are… let's just say, 'rustic'), bread, cheese, yogurt, and the usual suspects. The coffee? Well, it's hotel coffee. You know the kind. Weak, watery, and you'll probably need three cups to even *feel* awake. My advice? Bring your own instant coffee. Seriously. And if you see the pain au chocolat looking a little… forlorn, grab two. You won't regret it. One time, I swear, I saw a croissant actually *shedding* a tear. Probably because it knew it was about to be devoured.
Okay, but the *location*? Is it actually in a good spot? Because I don't want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Location, location, location! That's the saving grace of the Isidore. It's pretty darn central, actually. You can walk to a lot of the main attractions, which is a *huge* win. The old town, with its cobbled streets and half-timbered houses? Easily walkable. The train station? Also walkable (though, if you have a lot of luggage, maybe grab a taxi). There are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. Honestly, the location is the *best* thing about the whole place, and that's saying something. I remember one time, I got completely lost in the market and ended up buying a whole wheel of cheese. Best. Mistake. Ever.
What's the vibe? Is it romantic, family-friendly, or just… meh?
The vibe? Hmm… It's… functional. Not exactly oozing romance, unless you find lukewarm coffee and a slightly-too-firm mattress incredibly sexy. Family-friendly? Sure, I saw a few kids running around. Meh? Probably the most accurate description. It's not going to blow your socks off, but it's a decent basecamp for exploring Rennes. Honestly, the best vibe I got was from the *city* itself. Rennes is a city of hidden courtyards, lively markets, and the smell of fresh bread wafting through the air. That's the romance you should be chasing. Forget the hotel's "ambiance."
Let's talk about the rooms. Are they actually comfortable?
Comfortable? That's pushing it a bit. They're… adequate. The beds are… well, they're beds. Not the kind you dream about, but you'll probably get some sleep. The bathrooms are clean, usually. The decor is… beige. And beige. And maybe a little bit more beige. Don't expect anything fancy. I had one room where the only window faced a brick wall. Literally. A brick wall. I almost felt claustrophobic. But hey, at least it was quiet. I'm pretty sure they're all soundproofed, which is a godsend when you're trying to sleep off a cheese coma.
Is there anything *really* bad about the Isidore Rennes? Give me the dirt!
Okay, let's get real. The biggest potential pitfall? The service. It can be… inconsistent. Some staff members are lovely, helpful, and genuinely want you to have a good time. Others… well, let's just say they might need a refresher course in customer service. I remember one time, I tried to ask for an extra pillow, and the guy at the desk looked at me like I'd just sprouted a second head. "Pillow?" he grumbled, as if I'd asked for a unicorn. Eventually, I got one, but the whole experience was… awkward. So, temper your expectations. Be polite. And maybe brush up on your French (or have Google Translate ready).
Rennes itself! What's the *best* thing about it? (And what should I avoid?)
Rennes! Ah, now we're talking. The *best* thing? The markets! They're a sensory overload in the best possible way. The smells, the colours, the sheer variety of food… it's heaven. Go to the Marché des Lices on a Saturday morning. Get there early, or you'll miss out on the good stuff. Try the crêpes. Drink the cider. Embrace the chaos. What to avoid? Tourist traps. There are a few. Stick to the side streets. Wander. Get lost. You'll find the real Rennes that way. Don't be afraid to try something new. I once ate a sausage that tasted suspiciously like… well, let's just say it wasn't for the faint of heart. But it was an experience!
Is the hotel's Wi-Fi any good? Because, you know, internet is life.
The Wi-Fi… *sigh*. It’s… functional. Sometimes. It can be a bit hit or miss. Don't expect blazing-fast speeds. Streaming movies? Forget about it. Checking emails? You'll probably be okay. I remember one time, I was trying to upload a photo of a particularly delicious crêpe I’d eaten (see above), and it took about an hour. An HOUR! I almost lost my mind. So, pack your patience. Or, you know, just embrace the digital detox and actually *enjoy* your vacation. Crazy thought, I know.
Okay, final verdict. Should I stay at the Isidore Rennes?
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