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Hôtel Busby

Early 20th century grandeur faded with time is what you can expect at the Hotel Busby. The aura of nostalgia attached with such a place is sure to please some. Balconies and shutters on the tall windows have been retained to maintain its ornate façade referred to as ‘style Garibaldi’ by the Busby family, the original owners. The hotel is regularly renovated and with mahogany twin beds and white and gold wardrobes, the guest rooms look dignified. The bathrooms are however a bit cramped but shelf space is adequate. Some of the facilities offered include a bar, lounge, babysitting, laundry and dry cleaning service.

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Hôtel Busby

Early 20th century grandeur faded with time is what you can expect at the Hotel Busby. The aura of nostalgia attached with such a place is sure to please some. Balconies and shutters on the tall windows have been retained to maintain its ornate façade referred to as ‘style Garibaldi’ by the Busby family, the original owners. The hotel is regularly renovated and with mahogany twin beds and white and gold wardrobes, the guest rooms look dignified. The bathrooms are however a bit cramped but shelf space is adequate. Some of the facilities offered include a bar, lounge, babysitting, laundry and dry cleaning service.

36-38 rue du Maréchal-Joffre Tel: 04-93-88-19-41

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