“In a newly renovated Art Deco building, this contemporary family run boutique hotel adds a touch of the jet set to the sleepy historic town of Albi. It has a certain je ne sais quoi that couples wanting a luxurious base from which to explore the city and surrounding area will love!”

Hotel review

Albi, hometown of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec sits in the expansive landscape of the Midi-Pyrenees and plays host to a museum of the painter's work and the truly magnificent Sainte-Cecile Cathedral. Staying at Alchimy hotel is a luxurious treat. Staff are exceptionally helpful co-managed by brother-sister duo, Nicholas and Laura. The hotel is super high spec and hi-tech. Spacious rooms have touch-lighting and are sumptuously furnished with designer chairs, lush silk satin curtains, oversized urns and exotic art. En suite Carrara marble bathrooms are concealed behind sliding mirrored doors and have 3-headed walk-in showers and Philippe Starck multi-functional "sensowash" spray shower toilets with heated seats. The popular in-house brasserie serves gourmet cuisine in an atrium lit by an impressive Murano glass chandelier. Breakfast can be taken in the dining room or in the comfort of your lavish quarters.

Laura Campbell
Laura Campbell Review published: 09/20/2024

Recommended for

  • Sights nearby

    • Nearby Sainte-Cécile Albi's 13th-century cathedral is the largest brick building in Europe and well worth a visit.
  • Museums

    • Check out nearby Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, with works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse, Dufy, Gauguin and many more.
  • Local markets

    • Visit the Saturday market in Albi where you will find a whole host of local produce and yummy food on the go.
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The main attraction here is the food, the renowned restaurant attracts a crowd each evening.
  • Foodies

    • The contemporary style brasserie is Michelin recommended and not to be missed!
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
  • Other Activities

    • The Grand Théâtre des Cordeliers is only 300m away.
  • Romantic Break

    • Spacious and luxurious suites are made for romance.
  • Free wifi

  • Gourmet

  • Family Suites

  • Designer

  • Good wine list

  • Townhouse

  • Grand Hotel

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Child friendly

  • Romantic

  • Disabled access

  • Restaurant with rooms

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    5 rooms in this hotel
  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 12 per day.
  • Pet friendly

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharges apply.
  • Free wifi

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Car not required

  • Fireplace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Outdoor dining

  • Wifi

  • Good wine list

  • Room service

  • Restaurant

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Nearby Sainte-Cécile Albi's 13th-century cathedral is the largest brick building in Europe and well worth a visit.
  • Museums

    • Check out nearby Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, with works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse, Dufy, Gauguin and many more.
  • Local markets

    • Visit the Saturday market in Albi where you will find a whole host of local produce and yummy food on the go.
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The main attraction here is the food, the renowned restaurant attracts a crowd each evening.
  • Other Activities

    • The Grand Théâtre des Cordeliers is only 300m away.

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Why do people love staying in your hotel? Alchimy is the tiniest hotel in Albi with only 7 rooms, and therefore we have the time to take care of our customers and to take into account their requests. What is there to do in the area? Albi is a UNESCO city, meaning that the entire town is very beautiful and pleasant to walk around. We do have also the Toulouse Lautrec Museum, because the famous painter was born in Albi. We have also the Cathedrale St Cécile which is the biggest brick built cathedral in the world. Around Albi their is many beautiful villages to visit. What kind of breakfast do you offer? We do propose 2 different breakfast. Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We have a brasserie in site. Which are your most popular room types, and why? Our 7 rooms are quite similar, well designed, huge and very comfortable, their is no room more appreciated than another. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? We can fit extra bed in almost each rooms, and bed for baby too. Those additionnal beds are on option.

Other reviews

Alchimy: a boutique hotel in Albi

No croissants for me; today I’m eating smoked salmon and charcuterie for my breakfast outside Alchimy, a boutique hotel and brasserie that would sit comfortably in any fashionable Parisian street.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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