Hotel le Mouton Blanc

Small private room. Great for overnight.

Staying on the

Hotel Le Mouton Blanc is wonderfully located half way up the cobbled street on Le Mont Saint Michel. It is an old place with charm and character. We were requested to check in near the gate entrance at another Hotel and then directed to our hotel by the friendly check in staff. We had read reviews about it being a difficult place to find so we had actually been for an earlier walk to see where it was without the baggage. This was worth doing because the way finding is not great and the directions are not very detailed. There were workman on the steps to the entrance when we arrived at Hotel Le Mouton Blanc. Their barrows, some large stones and bags of concrete had to be moved so we could squeeze past them down to the front door. Entry is by typing a code onto a keypad. The door is a little glitchy but we worked it out. We spent the night helping others get in and out too. The room, although quite dark, was a really good size and a small window looked out onto the street. It was lovely to look out onto the street and watch the people. The beds were reasonably comfortable although the double was a little saggy so we used the singles. The bathroom had been recently renovated and looked lovely. We had to climb into quite a high bath (above my knee height - and I am quite tall) so if you have back or leg injuries or you are elderly, for your safety I would recommend you request a room with a shower. I had a late shower in the evening after dinner, before bed (around 23h00), there is no exhaust fan and the steam set the fire alarm off (embarrassing), so when you shower don't leave the bathroom door open because it will set off the fire alarm! The room was clean and tidy. There are no tea and coffee making facilities in the room and none in the hotel either, which is a shame. Of course, being an old building, the sound travels so I heard the whole conversation of the lady on the phone next door like she was in the room, we heard the young people laughing and enjoying themselves upstairs, the elderly couple having their serious conversation and absolutely everyone, and their bags bumping up and down the stairs trying to find their rooms. We also heard, at 6am each morning, the banging of the trolleys as the workers pushed stock up to the restaurants and retailers. Lucky we are reasonably early risers so it didn't bother us too much! Breakfast was at a restaurant a few doors up the hill. On day 1 it was lovely. The staff welcomed us with warm smiles and friendly chats and directions and the food was ok. The second day staff member was quite rude to several people. When they asked questions he put them down quite loudly. He was rude and surly. He did not smile and he was not at all friendly or helpful. There was not as much food variety. Only one type of meat and one type of cheese. The fruit salad bowl was half empty. He got annoyed when an elderly man asked how to cook the eggs because he had never seen an egg boiler like that before. It was a shame because the lady the day before was so very nice and friendly and helpful. Le Mont Saint Michel is an absolutely amazing place and, in spite of the negatives I have written about the Hotel Le Mouton Blanc, the rock is well worth the visit. I heard from others in other places that each hotel has its issues and they are apparently almost all owned by the same company anyway (this I read, so not evidence based). Hotel Le Mouton Blanc was half the price of the other places, which is why we chose to stay there knowing there were likely going to be a few things we would not love. In spite of the noise and the other issues we really enjoyed our stay. A big shout out to the wonderfully patient reception staff down the road who had to deal with severe very rude and pushy guests while we were waiting in the queue.

No direct management of hotel. Manager of several hotels (La Terrasse, Mere Poulard, Mouton Blanc, and another) manages this, sort of. I never received number or code for "free parking." Had to park in regular parking lot, with assistance of local police. To "check in", had to ask in two local businesses where/how to check in. They sent me to the above reception for La Terrasse, up many steps. Once there, I received good reception. No map for finding Mouton Blanc. It's up steep road, then off the street at a sharp left angle, and discovering the magic door. The room was on the street, so noisy during the day but quiet after stores and restaurants close. The room was like a coffin; barely bigger than the double bed in it. A large person could NOT fit into the bathroom. I was in the Jeanne d'Arc room.

The room and location was perfect.

$350 for a small window that looked out to another window. No privacy. Room was over 90 degrees F we had to carry our own fan from way down the Abbey. Did not sleep all night. Worst hotel I have ever had in my world travels. Awful So so disappointed

Needs work

No one present for check in. Hotel was locked. No one answered phone. Sign said to check in at another hotel, but no instructions as to where that other hotel was. very disappointed that please check instructions were not sent to us in advance. We wasted a lot of precious time and a lot of steps trying to get our check-in code. Restaurant was also closed for dinner and breakfast.

Perfect place to stay on the island!! Rooms are small but everything on the island is. Perfect place to stay and wait out all the tourist traffic to explore Mont st Michel

Check in was a bit confusing as you don’t check in at the hotel. Also no signs to tell you where to go. Had to rely on other guests to direct us. Also, very noisy hotel in the morning as the make deliveries at 6am Very very loud and we were on the 3rd floor. Breakfast was a bit disappointing as again you don’t eat at the restaurant in the hotel, but rather a restaurant up the walkway. Not very good breakfast. Otherwise the hotel is in great location, rooms are clean and very comfortable