Click
the
above
map
to
see
where
the
Somme
and
Ypres
battlefields
are
located
relative
to
Calais.
All
of
our
hotels
are
centred
either
on
or
very
close
to
the
battlefields
as
we
feel
that
it’s
important
that
our
clients
are
literally
within
earshot
of
where
these
two
most
significant
battles
took
place.
We
are
not
like
an
online
booking
agency
we
pick
and
choose
our
hotels
carefully,
working
mainly
with
privately
owned
hotels
where
we
now
the
staff
and
management
personally
(and
they
get
to
know
how
fussy
we
are!).
We
have
now
included
the
Ibis
Hotel
in
Albert
(Somme),
which
is
the
only
hotel
being
part
of
the
respected
Accor
group,
due
to
its
extremely
close
location
to
the
Somme
battlefield
-
and we have tried it ourselves and are happy to recommend it!
There
are
two
clickable
location
map
links
below,
the
one
on
the
right
showing
the
location
of
our
Ypres
battlefield
hotels
(all
of
which
lie
within
the
inner
‘old
town’)
and
the
the
one
on
the
left
showing
the
same
for
the
Somme
battlefield. Please scroll down the either of the two columns to see the hotels we offer.
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The 4-star Ariane Hotel (Ypres)
When
it
came
for
me
to
choose
a
photo
for
the
top
of
this
page
I
was
going
to
show
an
image
of
the
hotel
building,
like
on
all
other
pages,
but
the
Ariane
is
different
for
it
is
the
owner
Natasja
and
all
her
staff
who
really
make
this
lovely
hotel. They are the Ariane Hotel!
The
recently
re-furbished
and
extended
4-star
Hotel
Ariane,
which
has
a
large
open
car
park
for
guests,
is
one
of
our
favourite
hotels
and
for
this
reason
the
one
we
used
most
often
for
our
self-drive
tours.
The
Ariane
Hotel
combines
the
luxury
of
a
top-class
hotel
with
the
peace
and
tranquillity
of
a
spacious
landscaped
garden,
whilst
at
the
same
time
maintaining
a
position
close
to
the
centre
of
this
beautiful
town
(the
main
square
and
In
Flanders
Fields
Museum
5-10
minute
walk
-
see
map
above).
We
particularly
like
the
Ariane
Hotel
(like
the
Albion
and
main
Street
Hotels
which
we
also
recommend)
as
it
is
a
privately
owned
hotel
and
so
not
part
of
some
large
remote
faceless
chain.
Natasja,
The
owner
of
the
hotel,
has
a
lovely
warm
style
and
takes
great
pride
in
‘leading
from
the
front',
so
is
often
seen
helping
at
tables
and
guiding
staff
in
helping
guests
in
every
way
possible.
Please
note
that
triple
rooms
comprise
a
double
bed
and
a
good
quality
roll-out
(temporary)
bed
which
is
only
suited
to
children and young persons.
The
English
speaking
staff
at
this
hotel
(especially
those
manning
the
reception…)
are
extremely
helpful
and
will
do
their utmost to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
The 3-star AlbionHotel (Ypres)
The
3-star
Albion
Hotel
is
conveniently
located
close
to
the
central
market
square
(Grote
Markt)
of
Ypres
(Ieper)
and
just
a
few
minutes
walk
to
the
Menin
Gate.
The
Albion
hotel
is
also
just
a
few
yards
from
the
famous
ramparts
that
encircle
the
eastern side of the city .
The
Albion
Hotel
is
not
part
of
some
larger
chain,
but
owned
and
managed
by
Christine
and
Luc,
supported
by
their
daughter
Ruth,
who
take
a
pride
in
ensuring
that
their
guests
are made to feel most welcome.
Whilst
the
hotel
offers
a
lavish
breakfast
for
guests
(one
of
the
best...)
it
does
not
have
a
restaurant
for
evening
meals.
This
is
not
a
problem
as
the
Albion
Hotel
is
located
in
the
centre
of
Ypres
and
is
surrounded
by
many
excellent
restaurants
catering
for
all
tastes.
Chris,
Luc
and
Ruth
will
be
pleased
to
advise
you
on
where
best
to
dine
(their
helpful
guidance
will
take
you
to
excellent
restaurants
off
the
usual
tourist
route...).
The entire hotel is strictly non-smoking.
Please
note
that
triple
rooms
comprise
a
double
bed
and
a
good
quality
roll-out
(temporary)
bed
which
is
more
suited
to
children and young persons.
There
is
a
large
private
car
park
at
the
rear
of
the
hotel
for
guests
at
an
additional
per-night
cost
payable
to
reception.
There
is
also
on-street
parking
around
the
hotel,
both
metered
and no-charge.
The 3-star Hotel New Regina (Ypres)
The
recently
completely
re-built
Hotel
‘New’
Regina
Hotel
(replacing
the
‘old’
Regina
Hotel
with
its
long
and
proud
history)
was
opened
in
March
2018.
The
inside
of
the
building
was
completely
cleared
away
to
make
way
for
completely
new
rooms
and
restaurant
(some
standard
twin
and
double
em-suite
rooms
can
be
on
the
small
side),
with
the
exception
of
the
listed
façade
which
stands
as
proud
today
as
it
did
when
the
hotel
was
re-built
soon
after
the
Great
War.
The
New
Regina’s
main
appeal
is
its
location
right
in
the
very
centre
of
Ypres,
being
directly
opposite
the
famous
Cloth
Hall
and
entrance
to
the
acclaimed
In
Flanders
Fields Museum.
The
hotel
has
its
own
restaurant
on
the
ground
floor
which
does
a
thriving
trade
with
visitors
to
this
most
poignant
town
of the Great War.
The
hotel
does
not
have
its
own
car
park
but
parking
is
usually
not
a
problem
as
there
as
there
is
a
large
public
off-
road
car
park
to
the
east
of
the
main
square
(‘Grote
Markt’),
in
front
of
the
hotel,
as
well
as
street
parking
in
the
roads
that surround the hotel.
The 2-star Ambrosia Hotel (Ypres)
The
Ambrosia
is
a
small,
privately
owned
and
run
hotel
right
in
the
centre
of
Ypres,
quietly
located
just
a
100
metre
walk
from
the
main
square
and
superb
In
Flanders
Fields
Museum.
The
Menin
Gate
Memorial
to
the
Missing
is
just
a
short
3
minute
walk
from
the
main
Square.
The
owners
Vincent
and
Iwona
have
created
a
simple
yet
fresh
contemporary
feel
in
the
way
they
have
so
tastefully
and
lovingly
furnished
their
hotel,
as
you
can
see
from
the
photos
below
(just
click
the
pictures).
Rooms
are
located
on
three
floors
and
there
is
no
lift
(though
we
can
request
a
room
on
the
first
floor
if
this
helps).
The
hotel
does
not
have
a
dedicated
car
park
but
on-
street
parking
in
this
quiter
part
of
town
us
usually
not
a
problem.
.
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Free wi-fi
•
Bicycles
are
available
to
rent
direct
from
the
Hotel
Ambrosia (a great way to explore the countryside!)
•
Both
cooked
and
continental
breakfasts
(included
with
our self-drive tours)
The 3-star Ibis Hotel, Albert (Somme)
The
57-room
3-star
Ibis
Hotel
is
situated
on
the
outskirts
of
the
main
WW1
battlefield
town
of
Albert
and
less
than
a
mile
from
the
British
Front
Line
on
1
July
1916,
where
casualties were amongst the greatest that fateful day.
The
Ibis
hotel
is
easy
to
find
as
it
is
located
adjacent
to
the
main
D929
road
which
leads
to
the
town
of
Albert
directly
from
the
A1
autoroute/motorway/freeway
from
Calais.
The
hotel
is
set
in
its
own
spacious
grounds
with
a
large
private
car
park,
set
amongst
other
industrial
premises
about
20
minutes walk from the centre of Albert.
The
smart
en-suite
rooms
(see
photos
below)
are
typical
of
the
Ibis
and
similar
travel
hotels.
Triple
rooms
comprise
a
double
and
a
single
drop-down
bed,
which
is
more
suited
for younger children.
The
hotel
has
its
own
restaurant
and
bar
with
a
local
speciality
pizza-like
dish
(extremely
nice!)
and
limited
range
of
other
meal
options
being
offered
throughout
the
year,
with
the
exception
of
the
quieter
winter
months
when
the
restaurant’s
opening
times
may
be
more
restricted.
There
are
a
number
of
other
restaurants
in
and
around
the
centre
of Albert.
The 3-star Hotel Royal Picardie, Albert, Somme
(closed at present - awaiting reopening 2022)
The
3-star
Hotel
Royal
Picardie
is
situated
on
the
outskirts
of
the
small
town
of
Albert.
The
hotel
has
a
large
open
car
park
adjacent to the hotel.
The
Hotel
is
located
just
ten
minutes
walk
from
the
centre
of
Albert
and
the
famous
Basilica
(of
leaning
statue
fame).
We
have
been
using
the
Royal
Picardie
for
both
conducted
and
self-drive
tours
for
over
seventeen
years.
The
rooms
are
very
slightly
on
the
small
side,
but
on
the
plus
side
all
rooms
are
have
a
separate
bathroom
(bath
and
over-bath
shower),
separate WC and have tea and coffee facilities.
The
new
owners
of
the
hotel
are
updating
many
of
the
rooms
in
a
more
contemporary
but
welcoming
style,
with
some
having
lovely
walk-in
showers.
Please
also
note
that
some
twin-bed
rooms
may
comprise
a
double
and
a
slightly
narrower
(but
full
length)
single
bed.
These
rooms
are
also
offered for triple occupancy.
Please
note.
The
hotel
Royal
Picardie
restaurant
and
bar
can
sometimes
be
closed
for
lunch
and
dinner,
or
closed
early
without
warning,
especially
in
the
quieter
months.
This
issue
does
not
affect
the
very
good
breakfast
which
is
always
served
in
the
hotels
restaurant.
This
said,
the
owners
do
from
time
to
time
endeavour
to
provide
light
meals/snacks
and
other
alternatives.
There
are
also
a
limited
number
of
other
dining
options
to
be
found
in
the
centre
of
Albert
which
we
will
list
in
the
advice
which
accompanies
your
guide material.
The 2-star Hotel De la Basilique Albert (Somme)
The
Hotel
De
la
Basilique
is
a
traditional
10-bedroom
2-star
hotel
situated
right
in
the
very
heart
of
Albert,
one
of
the
main
'battlefield
towns'
of
the
Great
War
-
and
the
Somme
battle
in
particular.
Its
location
opposite
the
famous
Basilica,
and
excellent
museum
beneath
the
streets
of
the
town,
just
can
not
be
beaten
and
the
restaurant
is
superb
(Didier,
the
owner,
is
the
head
chef).
One
used
to
be
able
to
find
these
small
family-run
hotels
all
over
France,
but
not
so
much
today.
Although
fairly
basic,
the
Basilique
remains
one
of
our
favourite hotels.
We
have
been
using
this
hotel
for
our
conducted
and
self-
drive
tours
for
over
20
years
and
as
a
private
visitor
for
over
40
years!
The
reason
for
choosing
this
hotel
is
because
it's
a
truly
family-run
establishment,
a
factor
which
is
very
important
to
us.
Didier
Petit
has
lived
here
since
a
child,
where
he
watched
his
mother
and
father
run
the
hotel
-
as
Didier and Sandy's two children now do likewise!
The
hotel
De
la
Basilique
has
single,
double
and
twin
rooms.
All
rooms
have
colour
television
(with
an
English
channel)
and
en-suite
facilities
(some
with
bath,
shower
&
WC,
others
just
shower and WC.
If
you
are
thinking
of
booking
the
Hotel
de
la
Basilique
as
part
of
your
self-drive
battlefield
tour
then
please
bear
in
mind
that
the
hotel
is
closed
on
Sundays
after
serving
lunch
(a
very
popular
spot
for
locals...)
and
all
day
Mondays,
so
unfortunately no overnight stays Sunday and Monday nights
.
The 3-star Hotel De la Paix, Bapaume (Somme)
The
original
Hotel
De
La
Paix
has
been
completely
refurbished
(2014)
and
today
offers
very
modern
en-suite
rooms,
the
majority
comprising
either
a
double
bed
or
a
double
bed
and
a
lone
single
bed
such
as
shown
to
the
right
of
this
page.
This
combination
is
used
for
triple
and
twin-bed
bookings,
so
one
occupant
has
to
draw
the
short
straw!
The
hotel
is
located
just
3
minutes
from
the
main
Lille-Paris
Autoroute
A1
(Junction
14)
so
very
easy to find for our clients.
The
3-star
De
La
Paix
is
located
at
the
edge
of
Bapaume
(see
blue
star
1916
battlefield
diagram
below)
with
the
town
just
a
few
minutes
walk
away.
The
De
La
Paix
has
its
own
restaurant
with
additional
dining
options
nearby
in
the
town
itself.
Off-road
parking
for
guests
is
in front of the hotel.
Avril Williams Guest House (Somme)
Avril
Williams
Guest
House
and
Tea
Rooms
is
situated
just
about
as
close
as
one
can
stay
to
the
1916
Front
Line
of
the
Somme battlefield.
The
preserved
trenches
at
Newfoundland
Park
are
just
a
few
minutes
stroll
down
a
quiet
(now…)
country
lane,
as
are
other
famous
battlefield
places
such
as
the
massive
Hawthorn
Crater
(blown
on
the
1st
July
1916),
Beaumont
Hamel,
Sunken Road and ‘White City’.
A
particularly
interesting
feature
of
Avril’s
Guest
House
is
her
museum
of
WWI
artefacts
(and
some
WWII),
and
cellar
beneath
her
house
which
once
provided
shelter
and
first
aid
to
troops
serving
in
the
Front
Line
a
only
a
short
walk
away.
These
cellars
featured
in
the
BBC
television
documentary
‘War
Walks’.
Avril’s
accommodation
has
also
featured
in articles produced by The Times and Telegraph newspapers.
Avril’s
is
particularly
suited
to
those
who
wish
to
escape
the
formality
of
normal
hotel
life
-
in
the
company
of
chickens,
sheep
and
what
other
‘visiting’
animals
Avril
happens
to
be
caring for when you come to stay!
The
accommodation
at
Avril's
comprises
a
mix
of
double,
single
and
twin
rooms
(all
en-site),
as
well
as
a
‘proper’
fried
breakfast
for
those
wanting
a
more
substantial
start
to
the
day.
The
accommodation
at
Avril's
is
quite
basic.
Avril
offers
an
evening
meal
for
guests
staying
with
her
at
a
fixed
price,
including
wine
(though
some
clients
have
chosen
to
eat
out
in
the
evening,
the
nearest
town
being
Albert,
some
8
miles
away - see map below).
Visitors
to
this
guest
house
will
be
able
to
see
for
themselves
the
result
of
many
years
hard
work
by
some
of
Avril’s
‘fan
club’
in
excavating
the
trenches
(see
picture)
that
once
connected
the
property
to
the
main
trench
system
of
the
Front
Line
(as
commented
upon
by
Edmund
Blunden
in
his
memorable book ‘Undertones of War’.
Ewart Alan Mackintosh
Ewart Alan Mackintosh was the son of Alexander
Mackintosh, from Inverness-shire.
Mackintosh
served
in
France
from
July
1915,
appointed
battalion
bombing
officer.
In
May
Mackintosh
led
a
successful
raid
on
a
German
trench,
during
which
three
of
his
men
had
arms
or
legs
blown
off;
despite
his
struggles
to
carry
them
back
in,
they
all
died.
The
action
brought
him
the
Military
Cross,
though
he
wrote
that
he
would
‘rather
have
the
boys’
lives’.
It
also
inspired
his
best-known
poem,
‘In
Memoriam’,
which
shows
the
depth
of
the
love
for
his
men
and
the
sense
of
responsibility
which
was
to
urge
him
to
return
to
the
Front.
He
was
himself
wounded
and
gassed
at High Wood in August 1916.
Mackintosh
was
killed
in
the
fighting
around
Cambrai
on
21st November 1917.
In Memoriam
Ewart Alan Mackintosh
So you were David’s father,
And he was your only son,
And the new-cut peats are rotting
And the work is left undone,
Because of an old man weeping,
Just an old man in pain,
For David, his son David,
That will not come again.
Oh, the letters he wrote you,
And I can see them still,
Not a word of the fighting,
But just the sheep on the hill
And how you should get the crops in
Ere the year get stormier,
And the Bosches have got his body,
And I was his officer.
You were only David’s father,
But I had fifty sons
When we went up in the evening
Under the arch of the guns,
And we came back at twilight -
O God! I heard them call
To me for help and pity
That could not help at all.
Oh, never will I forget you,
My men that trusted me,
More my sons than your fathers’,
For they could only see
The little helpless babies
And the young men in their pride.
They could not see you dying,
And hold you while you died.
Happy and young and gallant,
They saw their first-born go,
But not the strong limbs broken
And the beautiful men brought low,
The piteous writhing bodies,
The screamed ‘Don’t leave me, Sir’,
For they were only your fathers
But I was your officer.
Luxury
bed
and
breakfast
accommodation
in
the
Somme
region
of
France
has
traditionally
been
hard
to
find.
At
Le
Macassar
the
owners
offer
their
guests
the
comfort
and
service
of
a
small
luxury
boutique
hotel,
together
with
the
relaxation
and
informality
of
a
private
home.
Suites
vary
in
size,
layout
and
furnishing
ranging.
This
unique
hotel
is
offered
by
as
as
an
option
at
an
added
supplement
upon
request.
Le
Macassar
has
been
awarded
Trip
Advisor’s
Certificate
of
Excellence
every
year
for
the
past
13
years,
as
well
as
having
been
awarded
Trip
Advisor’s
‘Travellers’
Choice’
Top
10 B&B’s in Europe.
Extensively
restored
in
the
1920's
and
30's,
the
building
boasts
unique
art
deco
-
and
earlier
art
nouveau
interiors
alongside
traditional
eighteenth
century
rooms.
Guests
are
encouraged
to
enjoy
the
entire
property,
including
a
large
and
sunny
formal
courtyard
garden.
Have
a
quiet
moment
with
a
book
in
the
art
nouveau
splendour
of
the
Majorelle
drawing
room,
relax
with
a
glass
of
wine
or
bubbly
and
hors
d'ouvres
after
a
days
sight
seeing;
or
challenge
fellow
guests
to
a
game
of
French
billiards
in
the
art
deco
billiard
room
-
their
home
is
yours
to
enjoy during your stay.
For
breakfast,
a
delicious
and
varied
selection
of
home
made
and
local
produce,
including
cooked
specialities,
are
included
-
served
in
the
dining
room
or
on
the
terrace
at
a
time
to
suit
you
and
not
the
owners!
The
owners
will
be
happy
to
make
recommendations
and
reservations
for
lunch
or
dinner
at
one
of
the
superb
restaurants
in
and
around Corbie.
Due
to
the
abundance
of
antiques
Le
Macassar
may
not
be
suitable for younger children.
Le Macassar - luxury boutique hotel
(Corbie, Somme - supplement upon request)
This
is
how
Elodie,
the
lovely
owner
of
Main
Street
describes her hotel:
“Are
you
curious,
in
for
a
treat,
bored
by
the
standard,
looking
for
the
unusual,
yet
homely?
Do
you
like
luxury
and
comfort,
high
quality
and
a
breakfast
to
die
for?
Are
you
after
a
small
but
fun
place
to
stay,
close
to
all
the
must-
sees,
history
and
nature?
We
have
what
you
are
looking
for!
So
go
ahead
and
book
one
of
our
six
surprising
rooms
with
included
breakfast,
free
mini-bar
and
gorgeous
bathrooms. and an honesty-bar worth exploring!”
And
Elodie
is
about
right.
Situated
just
a
5+
minute
walk
from
the
main
Square
(see
map
left)
Main
Street
Hotel
has
a
cosy,
welcoming
and
slightly
quirky
in
a
very
nice
way,
which
every
single
one
of
our
clients
who
have
stayed
there
have
voted
it
as
one
of
the
best
hotels
they
have
stayed
at
(hence TripAdvisor rating being 5/5!).
Main Street - boutique hotel Ypres
(supplement upon request)
Full menu
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bed
and
b
r
e
a
k
f
a
s
t
accommodation
in
the
Somme
region
of
France
has
traditionally
been
hard
to
find.
At
Le
Macassar
the
owners
offer
their
guests
the
comfort
and
service
of
a
small
luxury
boutique
hotel,
together
with
the
relaxation
and
informality
of
a
private
home.
Suites
vary
in
size,
layout
and
furnishing
ranging.
This
unique
hotel
is
offered
by
as
as
an option at an added supplement upon request.
Le
Macassar
has
been
awarded
Trip
Advisor’s
Certificate
of
Excellence
every
year
for
the
past
13
years,
as
well
as
having
been
awarded
Trip
Advisor’s
‘Travellers’
Choice’
Top
10 B&B’s in Europe.
Extensively
restored
in
the
1920's
and
30's,
the
building
boasts
unique
art
deco
-
and
earlier
art
nouveau
interiors
alongside
traditional
eighteenth
century
rooms.
Guests
are
encouraged
to
enjoy
the
entire
property,
including
a
large
and
sunny
formal
courtyard
garden.
Have
a
quiet
moment
with
a
book
in
the
art
nouveau
splendour
of
the
Majorelle
drawing
room,
relax
with
a
glass
of
wine
or
bubbly
and
hors
d'oeuvre
after
a
days
sight
seeing;
or
challenge
fellow
guests
to
a
game
of
French
billiards
in
the
art
deco
billiard
room - their home is yours to enjoy during your stay.
For
breakfast,
a
delicious
and
varied
selection
of
home
made
and
local
produce,
including
cooked
specialities,
are
included
-
served
in
the
dining
room
or
on
the
terrace
at
a
time
to
suit
you
and
not
the
owners!
The
owners
will
be
happy
to
make
recommendations
and
reservations
for
lunch
or
dinner
at
one
of
the
superb
restaurants
in
and
around
Corbie.
Le
Macassar
regrets
that
due
to
the
abundance
of
antiques
it is not a suitable destination for children under 12.
All
our
hotels
are
centred
on
either
the
Somme
or
Ypres
battlefields
as
we
feel
that
it’s
important
that
our
clients
are
literally
within
earshot
of
where
these
two
most
significant
battles
took
place.
We
are
not
like
an
online
booking
agency
for
we
mainly
work
with
privately
owned
hotels
where
we
now
the
staff
and
management
personally
(and
they
get
to
know
how
fussy
we
are!).
We
have
now
included
the
Ibis
Hotel
in
Albert,
which
is
the
only
hotel
being
part
of
the
respected
Accor
group,
due
to
its
close
location
to
the
Somme
battlefield
-
and
we
have
tried
it
ourselves and are happy to recommend it!
As
space
is
limited
we’ve
listed
our
Somme
hotels
first
followed
by
our
Ypres
hotels,
each
having
a
clickable
location
map
link
at
the
head
of
the
list.
Please
also
note
that
Le
Macassar
(Somme)
&
Main
Street
luxury
boutique
hotel
(Ypres)
carries
a
supplement available on application (see red stars).
Somme Battlefield Tours Ltd
Wimborne Dorset BH21 1EJ
+44 (0) 7776 195773 or +44 (0) 1202 840520
info@battlefield-tours.com
Le Macassar - luxury boutique hotel
(Corbie, Somme - supplement upon request)
Ypres Hotels
Ypres hotel Locations
Somme Hotels (followed by Ypres)
Somme Hotel Locations
The 4-star Ariane Hotel (Ypres)
When
it
came
for
me
to
choose
a
photo
for
the
top
of
this
page
I
was
going
to
show
an
image
of
the
hotel
building,
like
on
all
other
pages,
but
the
Ariane
is
different
for
it
is
the
owner
Natasja
and
all
her
staff
who
really
make
this
lovely
hotel. They are the Ariane Hotel!
The
recently
re-furbished
and
extended
4-star
Hotel
Ariane,
which
has
a
large
open
car
park
for
guests,
is
one
of
our
favourite
hotels
and
for
this
reason
the
one
we
used
most
often
for
our
self-drive
tours.
The
Ariane
Hotel
combines
the
luxury
of
a
top-class
hotel
with
the
peace
and
tranquillity
of
a
spacious
landscaped
garden,
whilst
at
the
same
time
maintaining
a
position
close
to
the
centre
of
this
beautiful
town
(the
main
square
and
In
Flanders
Fields
Museum
5-10
minute
walk
-
see
map
above).
We
particularly
like
the
Ariane
Hotel
(like
the
Albion
and
main
Street
Hotels
which
we
also
recommend)
as
it
is
a
privately
owned
hotel
and
so
not
part
of
some
large
remote
faceless
chain.
Natasja,
The
owner
of
the
hotel,
has
a
lovely
warm
style
and
takes
great
pride
in
‘leading
from
the
front',
so
is
often
seen
helping
at
tables
and
guiding
staff
in
helping
guests
in
every
way
possible.
Please
note
that
triple
rooms
comprise
a
double
bed
and
a
good
quality
roll-out
(temporary)
bed
which
is
more
suited
to
children and young persons.
The
English
speaking
staff
at
this
hotel
(especially
those
manning
the
reception…)
are
extremely
helpful
and
will
do
their utmost to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
The 3-star AlbionHotel (Ypres)
The
3-star
Albion
Hotel
is
conveniently
located
close
to
the
central
market
square
(Grote
Markt)
of
Ypres
(Ieper)
and
just
a
few
minutes
walk
to
the
Menin
Gate.
The
Albion
hotel
is
also
just
a
few
yards
from
the
famous
ramparts
that
encircle
the
eastern side of the city .
The
Albion
Hotel
is
not
part
of
some
larger
chain,
but
owned
and
managed
by
Christine
and
Luc,
supported
by
their
daughter
Ruth,
who
take
a
pride
in
ensuring
that
their
guests
are made to feel most welcome.
Whilst
the
hotel
offers
a
lavish
breakfast
for
guests
(one
of
the
best...)
it
does
not
have
a
restaurant
for
evening
meals.
This
is
not
a
problem
as
the
Albion
Hotel
is
located
in
the
centre
of
Ypres
and
is
surrounded
by
many
excellent
restaurants
catering
for
all
tastes.
Chris,
Luc
and
Ruth
will
be
pleased
to
advise
you
on
where
best
to
dine
(their
helpful
guidance
will
take
you
to
excellent
restaurants
off
the
usual
tourist
route...).
The entire hotel is strictly non-smoking.
Please
note
that
triple
rooms
comprise
a
double
bed
and
a
good
quality
roll-out
(temporary)
bed
which
is
more
suited
to
children and young persons.
There
is
a
large
private
car
park
at
the
rear
of
the
hotel
for
guests
at
an
additional
per-night
cost
payable
to
reception.
There
is
also
on-street
parking
around
the
hotel,
both
metered
and no-charge.
The 3-star Hotel New Regina (Ypres)
The
recently
completely
re-built
Hotel
‘New’
Regina
Hotel
(replacing
the
‘old’
Regina
Hotel
with
its
long
and
proud
history)
was
opened
in
March
2018.
The
inside
of
the
building
was
completely
cleared
away
to
make
way
for
completely
new
rooms
and
restaurant
(some
standard
twin
and
double
em-suite
rooms
can
be
on
the
small
side),
with
the
exception
of
the
listed
façade
which
stands
as
proud
today
as
it
did
when
the
hotel
was
re-built
soon
after
the
Great
War.
The
New
Regina’s
main
appeal
is
its
location
right
in
the
very
centre
of
Ypres,
being
directly
opposite
the
famous
Cloth
Hall
and
entrance
to
the
acclaimed
In
Flanders
Fields Museum.
The
hotel
has
its
own
restaurant
on
the
ground
floor
which
does
a
thriving
trade
with
visitors
to
this
most
poignant
town
of the Great War.
The
hotel
does
not
have
its
own
car
park
but
parking
is
usually
not
a
problem
as
there
as
there
is
a
large
public
off-
road
car
park
to
the
east
of
the
main
square
(‘Grote
Markt’),
in
front
of
the
hotel,
as
well
as
street
parking
in
the
roads
that surround the hotel.
The 2-star Ambrosia Hotel (Ypres)
The
Ambrosia
is
a
small,
privately
owned
and
run
hotel
right
in
the
centre
of
Ypres,
quietly
located
just
a
100
metre
walk
from
the
main
square
and
superb
In
Flanders
Fields
Museum.
The
Menin
Gate
Memorial
to
the
Missing
is
just
a
short
3
minute
walk
from
the
main
Square.
The
owners
Vincent
and
Iwona
have
created
a
simple
yet
fresh
contemporary
feel
in
the
way
they
have
so
tastefully
and
lovingly
furnished
their
hotel,
as
you
can
see
from
the
photos
below
(just
click
the
pictures).
Rooms
are
located
on
three
floors
and
there
is
no
lift
(though
we
can
request
a
room
on
the
first
floor
if
this
helps).
The
hotel
does
not
have
a
dedicated
car
park
but
on-
street
parking
in
this
quiter
part
of
town
us
usually
not
a
problem.
Other features include
•
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•
Free wi-fi
•
Bicycles
are
available
to
rent
direct
from
the
Hotel
Ambrosia (a great way to explore the countryside!)
•
Both
cooked
and
continental
breakfasts
(included
with
our self-drive tours)
The 3-star Ibis Hotel, Albert (Somme)
The
57-room
3-star
Ibis
Hotel
is
situated
on
the
outskirts
of
the
main
WW1
battlefield
town
of
Albert
and
less
than
a
mile
from
the
British
Front
Line
on
1
July
1916,
where
casualties were amongst the greatest that fateful day.
The
Ibis
hotel
is
easy
to
find
as
it
is
located
adjacent
to
the
main
D929
road
which
leads
to
the
town
of
Albert
directly
from
the
A1
autoroute/motorway/freeway
from
Calais.
The
hotel
is
set
in
its
own
spacious
grounds
with
a
large
private
car
park,
set
amongst
other
industrial
premises
about
20
minutes walk from the centre of Albert.
The
smart
en-suite
rooms
(see
photos
below)
are
typical
of
the
Ibis
and
similar
travel
hotels.
Triple
rooms
comprise
a
double
and
a
single
drop-down
bed,
which
is
more
suited
for younger children.
The
hotel
has
its
own
restaurant
and
bar
with
a
local
speciality
pizza-like
dish
(extremely
nice!)
and
limited
range
of
other
meal
options
being
offered
throughout
the
year,
with
the
exception
of
the
quieter
winter
months
when
the
restaurant’s
opening
times
may
be
more
restricted.
There
are
a
number
of
other
restaurants
in
and
around
the
centre
of Albert.
The 3-star Hotel Royal Picardie, Albert, Somme
(re-opening Spring 2021)
The
3-star
Hotel
Royal
Picardie
is
situated
on
the
outskirts
of
the
small
town
of
Albert.
The
hotel
has
a
large
open
car
park
adjacent to the hotel.
The
Hotel
is
located
just
ten
minutes
walk
from
the
centre
of
Albert
and
the
famous
Basilica
(of
leaning
statue
fame).
We
have
been
using
the
Royal
Picardie
for
both
conducted
and
self-drive
tours
for
over
seventeen
years.
The
rooms
are
very
slightly
on
the
small
side,
but
on
the
plus
side
all
rooms
are
have
a
separate
bathroom
(bath
and
over-bath
shower),
separate WC and have tea and coffee facilities.
The
new
owners
of
the
hotel
are
updating
many
of
the
rooms
in
a
more
contemporary
but
welcoming
style,
with
some
having
lovely
walk-in
showers.
Please
also
note
that
some
twin-bed
rooms
may
comprise
a
double
and
a
slightly
narrower
(but
full
length)
single
bed.
These
rooms
are
also
offered for triple occupancy.
Please
note.
The
hotel
Royal
Picardie
restaurant
and
bar
can
sometimes
be
closed
for
lunch
and
dinner,
or
closed
early
without
warning,
especially
in
the
quieter
months.
This
issue
does
not
affect
the
very
good
breakfast
which
is
always
served
in
the
hotels
restaurant.
This
said,
the
owners
do
from
time
to
time
endeavour
to
provide
light
meals/snacks
and
other
alternatives.
There
are
also
a
limited
number
of
other
dining
options
to
be
found
in
the
centre
of
Albert
which
we
will
list
in
the
advice
which
accompanies
your
guide material.
The 2-star Hotel De la Basilique Albert (Somme)
The
Hotel
De
la
Basilique
is
a
traditional
10-bedroom
2-star
hotel
situated
right
in
the
very
heart
of
Albert,
one
of
the
main
'battlefield
towns'
of
the
Great
War
-
and
the
Somme
battle
in
particular.
Its
location
opposite
the
famous
Basilica,
and
excellent
museum
beneath
the
streets
of
the
town,
just
can
not
be
beaten
and
the
restaurant
is
superb
(Didier,
the
owner,
is
the
head
chef).
One
used
to
be
able
to
find
these
small
family-run
hotels
all
over
France,
but
not
so
much
today.
Although
fairly
basic,
the
Basilique
remains
one
of
our
favourite hotels.
We
have
been
using
this
hotel
for
our
conducted
and
self-
drive
tours
for
over
20
years
and
as
a
private
visitor
for
over
40
years!
The
reason
for
choosing
this
hotel
is
because
it's
a
truly
family-run
establishment,
a
factor
which
is
very
important
to
us.
Didier
Petit
has
lived
here
since
a
child,
where
he
watched
his
mother
and
father
run
the
hotel
-
as
Didier and Sandy's two children now do likewise!
The
hotel
De
la
Basilique
has
single,
double
and
twin
rooms.
All
rooms
have
colour
television
(with
an
English
channel)
and
en-suite
facilities
(some
with
bath,
shower
&
WC,
others
just shower and WC.
If
you
are
thinking
of
booking
the
Hotel
de
la
Basilique
as
part
of
your
self-drive
battlefield
tour
then
please
bear
in
mind
that
the
hotel
is
closed
on
Sundays
after
serving
lunch
(a
very
popular
spot
for
locals...)
and
all
day
Mondays,
so
unfortunately no overnight stays Sunday and Monday nights.
The 3-star Hotel De la Paix, Bapaume (Somme)
The
original
Hotel
De
La
Paix
has
been
completely
refurbished
(2014)
and
today
offers
very
modern
en-suite
rooms,
the
majority
comprising
either
a
double
bed
or
a
double
bed
and
a
lone
single
bed
such
as
shown
to
the
right
of
this
page.
This
combination
is
used
for
triple
and
twin-bed
bookings,
so
one
occupant
has
to
draw
the
short
straw!
The
hotel
is
located
just
3
minutes
from
the
main
Lille-Paris
Autoroute
A1
(Junction
14)
so
very
easy
to
find
for
our clients.
The
3-star
De
La
Paix
is
located
at
the
edge
of
Bapaume
(see
blue
star
1916
battlefield
diagram
below)
with
the
town
just
a
few
minutes
walk
away.
The
De
La
Paix
has
its
own
restaurant
with
additional
dining
options
nearby
in
the
town
itself.
Off-road
parking for guests is in front of the hotel.
Avril Williams Guest House (Somme)
Avril
Williams
Guest
House
and
Tea
Rooms
is
situated
just
about
as
close
as
one
can
stay
to
the
1916
Front
Line
of
the
Somme battlefield.
The
preserved
trenches
at
Newfoundland
Park
are
just
a
few
minutes
stroll
down
a
quiet
(now…)
country
lane,
as
are
other
famous
battlefield
places
such
as
the
massive
Hawthorn
Crater
(blown
on
the
1st
July
1916),
Beaumont
Hamel,
Sunken
Road and ‘White City’.
A
particularly
interesting
feature
of
Avril’s
Guest
House
is
her
museum
of
WWI
artefacts
(and
some
WWII),
and
cellar
beneath
her
house
which
once
provided
shelter
and
first
aid
to
troops
serving
in
the
Front
Line
a
only
a
short
walk
away.
These
cellars
featured
in
the
BBC
television
documentary
‘War
Walks’.
Avril’s
accommodation
has
also
featured
in
articles
produced by The Times and Telegraph newspapers.
Avril’s
is
particularly
suited
to
those
who
wish
to
escape
the
formality
of
normal
hotel
life
-
in
the
company
of
chickens,
sheep
and
what
other
‘visiting’
animals
Avril
happens
to
be
caring for when you come to stay!
The
accommodation
at
Avril's
comprises
a
mix
of
double,
single
and
twin
rooms
(all
en-suite),
as
well
as
a
‘proper’
fried
breakfast
for
those
wanting
a
more
substantial
start
to
the
day.
The
accommodation
at
Avril's
is
quite
basic.
Avril
offers
an
evening
meal
for
guests
staying
with
her
at
a
fixed
price,
including
wine
(though
some
clients
have
chosen
to
eat
out
in
the
evening,
the
nearest
town
being
Albert,
some
8
miles
away - see map below).
Visitors
to
this
guest
house
will
be
able
to
see
for
themselves
the
result
of
many
years
hard
work
by
some
of
Avril’s
‘fan
club’
in
excavating
the
trenches
(see
picture)
that
once
connected
the
property
to
the
main
trench
system
of
the
Front
Line
(as
commented
upon
by
Edmund
Blunden
in
his
memorable book ‘Undertones of War’.
.
Battlefield Locations
Ypres Hotel Locations
Luxury
bed
and
breakfast
accommodation
in
the
Somme
region
of
France
has
traditionally
been
hard
to
find.
At
Le
Macassar
the
owners
offer
their
guests
the
comfort
and
service
of
a
small
luxury
boutique
hotel,
together
with
the
relaxation
and
informality
of
a
private
home.
Suites
vary
in
size,
layout
and
furnishing
ranging.
This
unique
hotel
is
offered
by
as
as
an
option
at
an
added
supplement
upon
request.
Le
Macassar
has
been
awarded
Trip
Advisor’s
Certificate
of
Excellence
every
year
for
the
past
13
years,
as
well
as
having
been
awarded
Trip
Advisor’s
‘Travellers’
Choice’
Top
10 B&B’s in Europe.
Extensively
restored
in
the
1920's
and
30's,
the
building
boasts
unique
art
deco
-
and
earlier
art
nouveau
interiors
alongside
traditional
eighteenth
century
rooms.
Guests
are
encouraged
to
enjoy
the
entire
property,
including
a
large
and
sunny
formal
courtyard
garden.
Have
a
quiet
moment
with
a
book
in
the
art
nouveau
splendour
of
the
Majorelle
drawing
room,
relax
with
a
glass
of
wine
or
bubbly
and
hors
d'ouvres
after
a
days
sight
seeing;
or
challenge
fellow
guests
to
a
game
of
French
billiards
in
the
art
deco
billiard
room - their home is yours to enjoy during your stay.
For
breakfast,
a
delicious
and
varied
selection
of
home
made
and
local
produce,
including
cooked
specialities,
are
included
-
served
in
the
dining
room
or
on
the
terrace
at
a
time
to
suit
you
and
not
the
owners!
The
owners
will
be
happy
to
make
recommendations
and
reservations
for
lunch
or
dinner
at
one
of
the
superb
restaurants
in
and
around Corbie.
Due
to
the
abundance
of
antiques
Le
Macassar
may
not
be
suitable for younger children.
Le Macassar Luxury Hotel (Somme)
(supplement applies upon request)
Main Street Luxury Hotel (Ypres)
(supplement applies upon request)
This
is
how
Elodie,
the
lovely
owner
of
Main
Street
describes her hotel:
“Are
you
curious,
in
for
a
treat,
bored
by
the
standard,
looking
for
the
unusual,
yet
homely?
Do
you
like
luxury
and
comfort,
high
quality
and
a
breakfast
to
die
for?
Are
you
after
a
small
but
fun
place
to
stay,
close
to
all
the
must-sees,
history
and
nature?
We
have
what
you
are
looking
for!
So
go
ahead
and
book
one
of
our
six
surprising
rooms
with
included
breakfast,
free
mini-bar
and
gorgeous
bathrooms. and an honesty-bar worth exploring!”
And
Elodie
is
about
right.
Situated
just
a
5+
minute
walk
from
the
main
Square
(see
map
left)
Main
Street
Hotel
has
a
cosy,
welcoming
and
slightly
quirky
in
a
very
nice
way,
which
every
single
one
of
our
clients
who
have
stayed
there
have
voted
it
as
one
of
the
best
hotels
they
have
stayed
at
(hence TripAdvisor rating being 5/5!).
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