A modern edifice built within a 16th-century former novitiate, the Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis is a past-meets-present four-star retreat. Conveniently located within walking distance to the main sights of Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon; if the palatial facade of the main building doesn't grab your attention, then the modern trends inside will. Grand arches meet comfy leather chairs and simply styled rooms. Beautiful cloisters lead to gardens and courtyards, offering quiet charm and tranquility. A meander around the hotel grounds is a must.

Serenity is the order of the day at Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis and lazy afternoons can be spent reading a good book in the hotel's quiet courtyard sat amongst the shade of the 300-year-old trees. On a summers day, venture up to the rooftop swimming pool for an escape-from-it-all laze on the sun-lounger and beautiful views out across Avignon. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a welcome refuge from the midday sun.

The 80 rooms at Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis are housed in both the old part of the building and in the newer main development. Basic in style but chic is design, retro leather sofas, terracotta orange floors and kitsch lamps sit underneath whitewashed stone arches in some rooms, whilst others mix stainless steel chairs with sleek black furnishings and white tiled floors to create an up-to-the-minute look.