Name: Le Grand Hôtel des Thermes
Address: Saint-Malo, FR

Le Grand Hôtel des Thermes, Saint-MaloLe Grand Hôtel des Thermes in Saint-Malo, France has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 7 of 9 hotels we score in Saint-Malo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction.Le Grand Hôtel des Thermes is a five-star Belle Époque hotel standing directly on the beachfront of Saint-Malo's bay, in a heritage stone building with 174 rooms from standard to suites, many looking over the sea. Guests have direct access to a thalassotherapy centre with an Aquatonic spa, plus three restaurants, a piano bar, a pool, sauna, gym and valet parking. Rooms come with robes, slippers and toiletries, and the hotel welcomes children and pets. It suits travellers wanting a full resort-style spa stay within walking reach of the old walled city and the citadel. Some guests report occasional room smells and small showers, and a few corners of the building feel dated.What stands out

Spacious rooms, many with sea views

Large thalassotherapy spa on site

Three restaurants plus piano bar

Attentive, professional staff

Watch out for

Some rooms smell unpleasant

Showers are very small

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