Maison Pic

Stunning food in this world class restaurant Hotel is fabulous - staff are excellent and very attentive Expensive but definitely worth the experience

Having wanted to visit the restaurant Pic in Valence for many years we finally made it this summer. We stayed for just one night in the hotel and we ate in the gastronomic restaurant. The experience was truly exceptional, from the moment we arrived to our departure. Our room was upgraded but this was not mentioned by the reception on our arrival, although I did of course realise when I saw the spacious room with outside seating area /terrace and beautiful marble bathtub (as well as standalone shower). Everything inside and outside the hotel is perfectly maintained and all members of staff go out of their way to ensure that their guests have a wonderful time. We expected the food in the 3 star restaurant to be amazing and it genuinely exceeded our expectations. The chef and her team manage to create exquisite masterpieces with (mostly) relatively simple ingredients. Although a huge amount of thought clearly goes into the presentation of each dish , there is no question of style taking precedence over substance. My allergies and food preferences were accounted for with no fuss, every morsel of food was bursting with flavour, the wine pairing was excellent, all local wines as we wished, each one pairing perfectly with the dish it accompanied. The relatively young team worked seamlessly together and managed to balance an extremely efficient service with a genuine and friendly interest in their guests . We felt that every member of the team truly enjoyed their work and wanted their guests to have a wonderful experience. We have eaten in a number of other 3 star establishments and I would have no hesitation in saying that this was by far the most enjoyable experience. Yes it is expensive but it genuinely feels like good value.

We've been long time fans of Anne Sophie Pic, made plans to visit her hotel and flagship restaurant a year in advance. We were happy our expectations were exceeded. Planning the trip and making on property reservations via email directly with the hotel was seamless. Service upon our arrival was polite and professional. Our car was promptly parked, checking in was a breeze as we were led to a well manicured garden for some snacks and a drink before presented with our room. Our room was exactly what we wanted, quiet, well appointed with bath amenities, coffee/tea along with complimentary snacks, water and soda/lemonade etc. It was also a very nice touch for the staff to leave us a handwritten note welcoming us to the property and wishing us a Happy 15th Anniversary. We appreciated how each day the bell desk would leave some candy and water in our car prior to our day trip. We also appreciated how helpful the front desk were in recommending to us nearby villages, shops and restaurants/cafes to visit as well. Our dining experience at Anne Sophie Pic restaurant was the absolute highlight of our entire stay. Classy dining room, knowledgeable professional staff, coupled with a delightful tasting menu sent our taste buds for an amazing culinary experience. The expression of each dish was thoughtfully crafted, artistically presented and tasted unforgettable. All in all, a memorable anniversary trip for us, thank you for making our visit such a special one.

This hotel and restaurant comes as close to perfection as possible can. The staff welcomed us and checked us in efficiently where we were first offered a welcome drink in the garden and then brought up to our room. The entire hotel is a relaxing oasis; whether it is the pool, the well maintained garden, the restaurant, the rooms or the beautiful bar. We had dinner in the gourmet restaurant and every dish was delicious and put together with local products combined with international flavours. As I do not drink alcohol I particularly loved the non alcoholic pairing that was served with the menu. There is so much attention to detail in both the hotel and the restaurant that once you enter you never want to leave.

I broke my toe in your bathroom. There are door stops sticking out from the floor exactly where a person walks - usually in bare feet in a bathroom and it’s almost impossible not to trip (as I did) on these hazards. The hotel in general lacks atmosphere and the set-up for breakfast does not work. It’s a joke. The lighting is all wrong especially in bistro Andre. Overhead bright lights are never a good idea. Our room was billed as superior but it was a peculiar layout and not at all user friendly. No useful shaving/make-up mirror was available. I felt as though the building was never meant to be a hotel it just doesn’t work - we couldn’t sit in the garden because of the over powering smell of sewage. I’m afraid I cannot recommend this hotel at all.