The Originals City, Hôtel Rive Droite, Albi (Ex Cantepau)

3.0 star property

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Point of interest
Point of interest
Spa
Buffet breakfast for a fee on weekdays

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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9 rue Cantepau, Albi, Tarn, 81000
  • Place, Laperouse Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Albi Old Town
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Albi Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Castres (DCM-Mazamet)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Originals City, Hôtel Rive Droite, Albi (Ex Cantepau)

A fitness centre, a business centre and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a computer station and express check-in are on-site.
The Originals City, Hôtel Rive Droite, Albi (Ex Cantepau) offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 108-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Albi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
During your stay at The Originals City, Hôtel Rive Droite, Albi (Ex Cantepau), you're just a quick walk from Tarn. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Tarn and 5 minutes on foot from Laperouse Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Originals City, Hôtel Rive Droite, Albi (Ex Cantepau). Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Albi hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10.99 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1973
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 108-cm flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 6 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.70 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10.99 for adults and from EUR 8.50 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 6 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 30 September.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

INTER-HOTEL Cantepau
INTER-HOTEL Cantepau Albi
INTER-HOTEL Cantepau Hotel
INTER-HOTEL Cantepau Hotel Albi
INTER-HOTEL Albi Cantepau Hotel
INTER-HOTEL Albi Cantepau
The Originals City Hôtel Le Cantepau Albi (Inter Hotel)
The Originals City, Hôtel Rive Droite, Albi (Ex Cantepau) Albi
The Originals City, Hôtel Rive Droite, Albi (Ex Cantepau) Hotel

The Originals City, Hôtel Rive Droite, Albi (Ex Cantepau) Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 434 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ana Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No nice views, but good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel provided what you'd expect for the price. Clean, convenient location, free parking, suitable breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Denis

Nice staff. Good hotel with a good breakfast, 10 min walk to old town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was convenient and staff was friendly and courteous. The room was a bit run down and did not match the ambiance depicted in photos.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, everything nearby.

Very nicely located with all Albi’s beautiful sights a short walk away. The Hotel is no-frills. clean and comfortable. Easy parking and check in/check out were flawless. The hotel personnel were professional, and friendly. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

daru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with very efficient staff, even when unavoidably short of numbers. Make sure you understand the entry at night, as its a bit tricky. Center of Albi is a10/15 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

FRUYTIER GROUP Timber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Attention, petit parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Didier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
L’ensemble
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
le parking beaucoup trop petit
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

ANDRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tout a été conforme à mes désirs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Christelle

Disliked: Amenities
Chambre négligée : fenêtres ouvertes par 0 degrés extérieurs. Chauffage pas allumé ! Salle de bain très très humide : gouttes d’eau sur les murs et au sol : sol en carrelage !!! Pas de chauffage non plus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre très propres
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

FRANCOIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre très bien. Personnel très bien. Petit-déjeuner à améliorer avec du chaud (œufs brouillés, bacon), une variété de thé plus large, de la charcuterie et fromages locaux.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

JEAN PIERRE

Liked: Staff & service
Hôtel qui a vraiment besoin d’être rénové parking minuscule Sinon personnel aimable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Petit parking à l'arrière de l'hotel. Personnel d'accueil très agréable et efficace. Proche du centre ville à pied
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre propre et spacieuse, excellent acceuil... Hôtel très bien équipé Restauration à proximité Très bien placé pour ma part
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Aurélien

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La chambre est toute petite et ne correspond pas aux photos du site. Le lambris au mur et les plinthes ne tiennent pas le carrelage de la douche cassé . Hôtel, très vieillissant une rénovation, est urgent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hôtel bien placé pour visiter la ville les chambres sont propres la douche est très petite pas très pratique Personnel souriiez agréable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El unico problema es que en lavabo el enchufe que habia no funcionaba i no pudimos enchufar el irrigador para lavado de los dientes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien situé, permettant un accès facile au centre ville. Parking gratuit, bon petit déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

CEDRIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très propre

Les bornes électriques sont vraiment un plus
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Pierre-Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
mauvaise insonorisation et la clim fait un bruit qui empêche de dormir
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bruit

Dommage un peu bruyant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025