Saint-Sylvain accommodation from AU$84

The striking red in the exterior photos were no match for the faded actual exterior, letters were missing from the hotel name which made it difficult to find. Possibly due to language difficulties, when someone finally came to reception they didn't seem to particularly friendly. The hotel appears to be in a period of much needed restoration, the landings were covered in decorators sheets, unfortunately any restoration hadn't reached the room were originally given on the 3rd floor. The room was basic and tired, coffee rings on the table, filthy radiators, chipped paint everywhere and looking like some Blackpool 50's boarding house. Advertised with a sea view, we could see some sea between two buildings, so I suppose the description was technically correct. We were given the option of a room on the ground floor, with a view of the car park (advertised as 10 euros but quoted by reception as 20) once the rather dirty shutters were raised. The room had been redecorated but no facilities in place, the bathroom was clean but water spewed out of the mixer joint. We tried to like the place, we really did, but at close on £100 it was a real disappointment.

A good option for staying close to the ferry port in Dieppe with more amenities than the other budget hotels, easy parking and welcomes dogs. We opted for a superior room which had a fantastic shower. The other big surprise was the quality of the food - in particular the steak was one of the best we've ever eaten in France.

Manque de prises, ménage passable, manque de pantoufles, dommage que le parking soit en supplément