Hôtel Le Château Fort

We booked into the Hotel Le Chateau Fort Sedan because it looked like a really interesting place to stay but sadly it did not deliver. Firstly the positives:- The building is quite amazing, the rooms are OK, a little small given the price but acceptable, the bathrooms are OK but a few fittings need repairing. Unfortunately the rest was not that great, we tried to eat at the restaurant but were refused at 8pm because we had not booked, despite it being only 1/3 full. We then walked into town to try to find somewhere but not a chance, Sedan itself is dead, nothing open other than takeaway kebab and pizza places so we got a sandwich from the supermarket as that was the only real option and had an early night. Breakfast was pretty terrible, very limited choice and not replenished, probably the worst breakfast I've had in Europe and I visit at least 20 hotels each year. We were actually trialing this hotel to see if it was a suitable venue for our tour company but that's a big NO! Overall I would say this place promises much on first view but it delivers very little other than character and the town is not worth visiting.

This place is just amazing. Great staff, good food, drinks until late, pool table, comfortable beds, clean, good showers. I wanted to personally name the barman as he was so helpful and friendly however sadly I cannot remember his name. The location is great and very nice history staying in the castle.

Five couples from one family stayed at the Castle for one night as we moved from France to Belgium! We had a wonderful evening meal in the Castle's restaurant and a great night's sleep. I would highly recommend this Hotel for any one looking for a stay in a castle. We are a family of Americans trying to speak "bad French", the restaurant staff and the hotel staff we very kind and worked through our communication difficulties with patience and friendly service. The only regret I have is that we did not book our stay on a date that would have allowed us to take the "Evening Candlelight Tour" of the castle.

A great Location within Sedan. Although the Chateau is a substantial older property, the sympathetic modern renovation is well done. Rooms are clean and have comfortable fixtures and fittings. Parking is within a secure Courtyard for both Cars and Bikes.

The worst two plates of food I've been presented with in years. 5 course menu and left after two courses as the Tartare was poorly prepared, nearly frozen and completely unseasoned. Picanha was totally inedible, was it fried off in the sous-vide bag? The restaurant staff were made aware of the issues and were unhelpful. Room issues. Safe didn't work because batteries hadn't been changed in years and had corroded. None of the extractor fans worked. Mold in the bathroom. Marks on the bed linen. Peeling paint work. Interesting building but requires tidying up, maintenance and someone to oversee what is happening in the kitchen. They still had the temerity to put the evening meal on the bill.

Great property set above the town of Sedan in the fort. Huge thick stone walls & the bedrooms have tiny windows but they are modern & well presented. We had dinner in the restaurant & it was excellent. We were told that a group would be dining so we went slightly earlier then them & it worked out well. Breakfast was fine, could have done with an extra member of staff to keep buffet topped up but it wasn't a problem Excellent value for money. Car park inside the fort walls is from 6pm to 10 am however you can drop of luggage at other times. Great reception team too.

Beautiful building but the most terrible service Im here now in the restaurant on the 3rd floor - beautiful Food 2nd rate and service disgusting I have a serious fish and shellfish allergy which was conveyed to staff - starter arrived fish pate- get that epipen loaded if if wasn’t for my friend i would had put it in my mouth- stopped short because it smelt fishy - waiters response- shoulder shrug and no understand Husband a diabetic given full coke. Reception staff amazing but totally let down by restaurant and bar staff. Beautiful place to stay but don’t eat or drink here Staff are angry and ignorant. I love my breaks in France beautiful country such friendly and welcoming nation but not at the chateau!!

A huge disappointment. We looked forward to this stay as the location and restaurant as shown on the website promised a stay to remember. It was, for the wrong reasons. We were told we could not park the car in the castle grounds, which meant we could unload then take the car to the car park below and then walk in the stifling heat back up the hill to the hotel. Then at 6pm repeat the process. We took our belongings to the room and noted other people had parked and were not moving their cars. We followed suit and there were no issues. The room was small and as it was very high the window could not be opened. There was no aircon in the room, but there was in the hall outside. The temperature was above 30 degrees. We went down for a drink and the poor girl on reception had to dash over to serve us, staffing issues like everywhere else. The restaurant was a joke, the food was sub-standard for somewhere that charges such prices. Our starters were tasteless; my main of turbot was nothing like any turbot I have eaten. I have always lived by the sea and know my fish. This was two tiny portions of what looked like tails of a small plaice and not even dressed properly. It was a very small dish more like a tapas size. My wife loves lamb but she found hers inedible, it was chewy. My dessert was listed as chocolate mousse, and was grainy and dense, not at all a mousse. A dreadful meal.

Visited the Hotel as part of a large tour visiting local battlefields. Location stunning, hotel sympathetic and modern, food very good as in the value. Easy access to town for variety of food etc. Will definitely return if in the area again.