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We stayed at Hotel Gabriel in July as a family of 5, three teen boys. The 'family room' included a queen bed and a loft with beds for the boys. The ladder to the loft was steep but it was ok since our kids are older. The room did not have a/c, only a large floor fan and we kept the one window open when we were in the room. The hotel itself is basic. Nothing fancy, but good for a one night stay that was very close and convenient to Mont Saint Michel. The shower/tub combo was a rare treat considering most showers in Europe are very compact. We found the hotel carpet that looks like wood planks to be very interesting. That said, it did not seem like any of the hotels in the area were super fancy. We did have breakfast in the lobby area in the morning and it was nothing extravagant, but we didn't want to go elsewhere. The coffee machine worked well so that was nice. Upon check-in the hotel staff offered to help secure us a dinner reservation, which was very kind and appreciated.

Property is in a great location but the hassle is not worth it. Rooms were ok. No Air conditioning if you are going there in peak summer like I did. The restaurant food (including breakfast) is sub par. The view from there is wonderful. I waited for a drink at the bar for 12 minutes and no one even acknowledged and I walked out. The most terrible experience is the parking. They have to give you a parking code to enter this zone where the hotel is. They did not. I was stuck there like so many other travellers to this hotel. I had to park and walk close to a mile in heat to get it from the front desk. At night I tried to go out, the gate wouldnt open. I go back to front desk and the guy doesnt help. Doesnt even speak english. Overall a terrible experience from staff. Great location but not worth the hassle. The nearby properties are better and probably have good service.