Mont St Michel Casino

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People at the bus stop on the causeway leaving for their Mont St. Michel hotel

Such a beautiful and historical island…with such horrible service in a Mont St. Michel hotel

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By Jim Ferri

On the southwest coast of Normandy near Brittany, France's Mont St. Michel is world renown.

Beautiful and idyllic, it's built on a huge rock that is entirely surrounded by water at high tide. You've likely seen it in magazines, advertising, and, perhaps, a movie set in the beautiful French countryside.

We finished our road trip to Normandy staying overnight in a Mont St. Michel hotel on this beautiful island.

It was a mistake, one that I hope you won't replicate.

The restaurant in the Mont St. Michel hotel, L'Auberge Saint Pierre

Don't get me wrong – Mont St. Michel is well worth a visit, especially to the incredible monastery at the top of the island. It's a spectacular place with great historical significance. But many of the island's hoteliers, restaurateurs, and even tourism officials have ruined the experience. This sentiment was also shared with me by a Frenchman in the hotel business.

It's been ruined because on the island at night you're part of a captive audience. There's no need to treat you respectfully or find talented chefs. After all, why spend the money when the customer has no other place to go?

At our Mont St. Michel hotel, L'Auberge Saint Pierre, we had to climb seven flights of stairs to reach our small room, after walking a hundred yards or so up the steep cobblestone street. Thankfully, the woman at the desk helped us with the luggage, knowing my wife was recovering from a knee operation.

Asked at Our Mont St. Michel Hotel – 'Would You Like Pizza for Dinner?'

The hotel's restaurant was uncomfortable, the manager and servers surly. In France, the epitome of gastronomy, when we were seated, we were told they had a new chef who was Italian and asked if we'd like pizza or pasta for dinner.

We opted instead for two different lamb dishes since in our individual experiences we've found the French often superbly prepare them. Both of ours, however, were tough, over-cooked, and lacking flavor. My wife commented it was the worst meal she had ever had in France.

Hotel guests after leaving the shuttle bus-trolley

But there's another problem if you're driving to your Mont St. Michel hotel. A new causeway was constructed several years ago, which now, thankfully, protects the local environment. All cars are relegated to a series of hidden lots a mile or so away.

There you board a trolley bus that transports you to Mont St. Michel.

Well…not quite to Mont St. Michel – it stops halfway across the causeway, where everyone is told to disembark. From there you must carry your own luggage 1/4 mile to the gate and then up the steep street to your Mont St. Michel hotel. There are no carts or porters to help anyone.

I'm not suggesting that you don't go to Mt. St. Michel. In fact, I think you should, if just to experience the magnificent monastery that crowns the island.

I'm suggesting that in lieu of staying in a Mont St. Michel hotel, you instead stay in one of the little hotels on the other side of the causeway. Hotels should also be less expensive there. And in the early morning, before the crowds arrive, you can come across and have the island (almost) to yourself.

And one further benefit: there are also restaurants there that compete on quality and price. You can likely even find a nice dish of lamb…

Editor's Note: you may also enjoy – Normandy from Paris: an Easy 2-Day Trip – Best Places in Paris – and In Search of the Best Belgian Chocolate in Bruges

Route du Mont Saint Michel,50170Le Mont Saint Michel

Hotel Gabriel is located 1 mi from Mont Saint-Michel. It offers free Wi-Fi access and rooms with attached bathroom just a 25-minute walk from the walls of the old city.

Accessed by stairs, the hotel's spacious rooms include satellite TV. Each room has its own bathroom with a shower.

A buffet breakfast is available every morning. La Rôtisserie serves specialties from the Normandy and Brittany regions.

Additional facilities include a cash point. Hotel Gabriel is a 6-minute drive from the E401 motorway. Pontorson TGV Train Station has connections to Paris and is 4.5 mi away.

Rooms: 6

Facilities of Hotel Gabriel

General

• WiFi in all areas

Activities

• Hiking
• Cycling
• Horseback riding

• Walking tours
• Bike tours

• Themed dinners

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service

• Kids' meals

Transportation

• Bicycle rental (additional charge)

• Shuttle service (free)

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers

• Express check-in/out

• Concierge

Mont Saint Michel Casino

Common Areas

• Shared lounge/TV area

Entertainment & Family Services

• Board games/Puzzles

• Books, DVDs & music for kids

Business Facilities

• Fax/Photocopying

Shops

• Gift shop

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests

• Family rooms

• Heating
• Smoke-free property

Safety & security

• 24-hour security
• Security alarm

• Smoke alarms

• CCTV outside property
• Fire extinguishers

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• First aid kits available

Physical distancing

• Contactless check-in/out
• Cashless payment available

• Physical distancing rules followed

Mont St Michel Souvenirs

• Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas

• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 9 per day.

Policies of Hotel Gabriel

These are general hotel policies for Hotel Gabriel. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

17:00 - 00:00 hours

Check-out

It was a mistake, one that I hope you won't replicate.

The restaurant in the Mont St. Michel hotel, L'Auberge Saint Pierre

Don't get me wrong – Mont St. Michel is well worth a visit, especially to the incredible monastery at the top of the island. It's a spectacular place with great historical significance. But many of the island's hoteliers, restaurateurs, and even tourism officials have ruined the experience. This sentiment was also shared with me by a Frenchman in the hotel business.

It's been ruined because on the island at night you're part of a captive audience. There's no need to treat you respectfully or find talented chefs. After all, why spend the money when the customer has no other place to go?

At our Mont St. Michel hotel, L'Auberge Saint Pierre, we had to climb seven flights of stairs to reach our small room, after walking a hundred yards or so up the steep cobblestone street. Thankfully, the woman at the desk helped us with the luggage, knowing my wife was recovering from a knee operation.

Asked at Our Mont St. Michel Hotel – 'Would You Like Pizza for Dinner?'

The hotel's restaurant was uncomfortable, the manager and servers surly. In France, the epitome of gastronomy, when we were seated, we were told they had a new chef who was Italian and asked if we'd like pizza or pasta for dinner.

We opted instead for two different lamb dishes since in our individual experiences we've found the French often superbly prepare them. Both of ours, however, were tough, over-cooked, and lacking flavor. My wife commented it was the worst meal she had ever had in France.

Hotel guests after leaving the shuttle bus-trolley

But there's another problem if you're driving to your Mont St. Michel hotel. A new causeway was constructed several years ago, which now, thankfully, protects the local environment. All cars are relegated to a series of hidden lots a mile or so away.

There you board a trolley bus that transports you to Mont St. Michel.

Well…not quite to Mont St. Michel – it stops halfway across the causeway, where everyone is told to disembark. From there you must carry your own luggage 1/4 mile to the gate and then up the steep street to your Mont St. Michel hotel. There are no carts or porters to help anyone.

I'm not suggesting that you don't go to Mt. St. Michel. In fact, I think you should, if just to experience the magnificent monastery that crowns the island.

I'm suggesting that in lieu of staying in a Mont St. Michel hotel, you instead stay in one of the little hotels on the other side of the causeway. Hotels should also be less expensive there. And in the early morning, before the crowds arrive, you can come across and have the island (almost) to yourself.

And one further benefit: there are also restaurants there that compete on quality and price. You can likely even find a nice dish of lamb…

Editor's Note: you may also enjoy – Normandy from Paris: an Easy 2-Day Trip – Best Places in Paris – and In Search of the Best Belgian Chocolate in Bruges

Route du Mont Saint Michel,50170Le Mont Saint Michel

Hotel Gabriel is located 1 mi from Mont Saint-Michel. It offers free Wi-Fi access and rooms with attached bathroom just a 25-minute walk from the walls of the old city.

Accessed by stairs, the hotel's spacious rooms include satellite TV. Each room has its own bathroom with a shower.

A buffet breakfast is available every morning. La Rôtisserie serves specialties from the Normandy and Brittany regions.

Additional facilities include a cash point. Hotel Gabriel is a 6-minute drive from the E401 motorway. Pontorson TGV Train Station has connections to Paris and is 4.5 mi away.

Rooms: 6

Facilities of Hotel Gabriel

General

• WiFi in all areas

Activities

• Hiking
• Cycling
• Horseback riding

• Walking tours
• Bike tours

• Themed dinners

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service

• Kids' meals

Transportation

• Bicycle rental (additional charge)

• Shuttle service (free)

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers

• Express check-in/out

• Concierge

Mont Saint Michel Casino

Common Areas

• Shared lounge/TV area

Entertainment & Family Services

• Board games/Puzzles

• Books, DVDs & music for kids

Business Facilities

• Fax/Photocopying

Shops

• Gift shop

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests

• Family rooms

• Heating
• Smoke-free property

Safety & security

• 24-hour security
• Security alarm

• Smoke alarms

• CCTV outside property
• Fire extinguishers

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• First aid kits available

Physical distancing

• Contactless check-in/out
• Cashless payment available

• Physical distancing rules followed

Mont St Michel Souvenirs

• Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas

• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 9 per day.

Policies of Hotel Gabriel

These are general hotel policies for Hotel Gabriel. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

17:00 - 00:00 hours

Check-out

07:00 - 11:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Poker plano tx. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Free!One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a crib.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Pets

Mont St Michel Casino Resort

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Casino Cafeteria Le Mont St Michel

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• JCB
• American Express

Mont St Michel Christmas

The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important Information

Please contact the hotel one day before arrival to obtain the necessary one-time use access code for the hotel and the car park. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that the access to the area by car is subject to a surcharge. Payment will be made on an electronic payment terminal, upon departure.
Guests leaving the parking with their car within those 24 hours will have to pay again to access the area. Guests may choose to park their car on the parking for a longer period of time, in this case a surcharge will apply.
Please note that some rooms are located upstairs and accessible by stairs only. Guests with reduced mobility may request a room on the ground floor. Please contact the property in advance, using the contact details on your booking confirmation.