HOTEL DU FORUM in Arles, Provence

Hotel Du Forum sits on Place du Forum, directly across from Café La Nuit painted by Van Gogh in 1888. The building dates from 1615 and has been run by the same family for over 100 years. Major attractions like the Amphitheater of Arles and the Van Gogh Foundation are within a 3-minute walk.

Each of the 30 rooms has period furniture and individual decoration, with no two alike. Room number 2 is known as the Picasso Room, where Pablo Picasso stayed during his visits to Arles. Rooms offer views of the square or the garden and pool.

The outdoor swimming pool sits in a garden courtyard with sun terrace and bar service. A free and secure bicycle garage is available for guests who wish to explore by bike. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange, and express check-in/check-out.

Breakfast is served as a buffet or continental option, with the buffet available by the pool. The bar serves cocktails and wine by the glass, and there is a billiards table and darts area. A coffee house is on site for light refreshments throughout the day.

Family rooms are available, and the hotel provides baby safety gates, strollers, and board games for children. Pets are allowed in the hotel, though not in the breakfast room. The hotel offers a large family room configuration suitable for groups with children.

Location: On Place du Forum, opposite Café La Nuit

History: 1615 building, family-run 100+ years, Picasso Room

Amenities: Outdoor pool in garden, free bicycle garage, billiards

Dining: Breakfast buffet by the pool, bar with cocktails

Rooms: 30 individually decorated rooms with period furniture

Family: Family rooms, strollers, baby gates, board games