I am writing this review mid-stay. Just WOW.

I am writing this review mid-stay. Just WOW.

This is one of the best hotels I ve ever stayed at. And that s after having traveled to more than 30 countries. The location is purely magical. Every part of the hotel overlooks the river. Last time we stayed at the Enchantment in Sedona - loved it, but it was gigantic and super busy. People were taking mini carts to go from point A to point B - which I hated, as a European. It s the opposite here at l Auberge. Everything is quaint, intimate and at human scale.
I looooove Kristy (I m sorry if the name is wrong ahah). The super kind and professional host at reception. The right amount of everything. She s perfect.
The room is phenomenal. I hear the river, the birds singing. It s built in a way that you rarely have to see someone else. Very romantic and private.
The food is exquisite. Although the one improvement area would be waiting time (waited 40 mins for our meals during two different services).
Another thing I love is that they have several tiers of restaurants at different price bands. But all of them have the same view - which is very pleasant. If you pay for the fine-dining 4-course menu (where the service is on time by the way), you are on a deck right on the river. If you pay less, you are a few meters higher up but still overlooking the river. I love that.
You can tell the management team is very smart and nice. Some waiters have been here 18 years to give you an idea. Also, some details reveal their spirit: they present you a list of restaurants they recommend, even though they offer all types of meals themselves.
There isn t much else to say - that s the beauty of simplicity (well, ahah, luxurious simplicity ).
Oh - one more thing that non-Americans will adore: upon check-in, you re told that what you pay for the room covers almost all potential tips! Meaning you don t have to wonder if you have to leave a tip or not every time a staff member says hello to you. Which is a relief. That s super smart of them.
Love you guys!!! :-)))