Relais & Châteaux l'Assiette Champenoise

I stayed here with my wife for a few days as we wanted to visit Verdun and other parts of the region. Exceptional staff throughout. The Michelin starred restaurant is superb. The hotel isn't cheap, but with everything it offers, it shouldn't be either. Loved it here. Hoping to return soon.

If you are lucky in life, then one time for a special occasion, you will able to push the boat out and take a trip to L’assiette Champenoise in Reims, Champagne. You take a left through the entrance of the hotel and drive your car around to the front of the Reception. From that moment on you are made to feel like a film star. Simply the greatest check in ever, you are asked to confirm your name, you then walk straight past reception, get given a short tour of the hotel, before being shown to your truly wonderful room. Waiting for you is in your room is couple of small sweets and half a bottle of Champagne. Perfect after a long drive. We chose the junior suite, the most comfortable bed I think I have ever slept in, lovely bathroom, everything works and everything is perfect, the only thing that could improve it would be a small sink near the toilet, but other than that it was faultless. 5 minutes later your luggage arrives and is all placed in your dressing room without you having to lift a finger. A trip up to Reims for the incredible light show, then the next morning we went for the hotel breakfast. Everything you could possibly wish for, fantastic coffee, lovely bread, excellent pastries, delightful cheese, exceptional cured meats, very fresh Jams. Then to finish off we had Eggs Benedict or should I say the best Eggs Benedict I have ever had. Could this get any better? Well yes it could, our chef arrived around every single persons table and asked us if everything was ok, it was better than ok and we shared our pleasure with him. In the evening as our 25th anniversary treat we had booked into Arnaud Lallement’s 3 Star Michelin Restaurant. Some incredible dishes were served, the tomato course was served with a side of Confit Tomato and has got to be one of the most incredible flavours I have ever put in my mouth. Then to top that the next course was caviar with foam potato and to top it off was paired with an exceptional glass of Krug Champagne. Then came the jaw dropping moment, as the fish course came round we was greeted at our table by non other than the man himself, Arnaud Lallement, he put the final touches to the dish, how many times in your life will you be shown this courtesy? this is what Michelin should never have moved away from, to hold and retain 3 stars you should be behind the stove (most of the time) and be leading your team, just magnificent. The meal was faultless from start to finish, the service was like a symphony. We spent 3 nights at the hotel and loved every minute of it. We simply couldn’t find any fault. I am sure others may, but for us this was a truly memorable experience, every member of staff were incredible and Arnaud Lallement was the icing on the cake. I just hope we can return again. Truly Wonderful, Thank You

Recent stay of three nights, one of which we ate in the hotel restaurant. First up, breakfast. Used to be buffet style apparently but now table service, except it should be termed sporadic service. Very poor. Balcony suite booked was just about adequate, as it should be for a touch under a thousand Euros a night. Finally, the restaurant. Is it forbidden for staff to smile once a place has 3 stars? Robotic automatons. Food wise, had to return one dish (not very brill Brill) Just mush. Severe disappointment, they really don’t seem to be as good as they think they are. Dinner the following evening at Le Foch in Reims much more enjoyable. And they smile…

Outstanding place to stay in Reims. The restaurant is legendary and the accommodation lives up to the quality of the restaurant. Our room was very spacious and extremely well appointed. A very comfortable place to stay. As expected, service was outstanding. Members of staff were especially kind to our 7 year old daughter. Breakfast was excellent, with plenty to choose from.