Title: Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Garabit Viaduct ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/32fd1ab1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free self parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/360e286c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 8.20 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/98d9fd94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/4a5ea8da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/35fe3886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Garabit Viaduct, Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour provides a tranquil retreat with its garden and inviting terrace. Travelers can connect to WiFi throughout their stay, take advantage of self parking, and get personalized assistance planning local tours. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Room service - Housekeeping - Breakfast available - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=2539739&PinnedHotelID=2539739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=2539739&PinnedHotelID=2539739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 21 - Nov. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=2539739&PinnedHotelID=2539739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=2539739&PinnedHotelID=2539739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=2539739&PinnedHotelID=2539739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=2539739&PinnedHotelID=2539739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=2539739&PinnedHotelID=2539739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=2539739&PinnedHotelID=2539739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/6dc31a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 8.0 Very good 11 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating TV Memory foam bed Bathrobes Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable/satellite channels - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/4a5ea8da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating TV Memory foam bed Bathrobes Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable/satellite channels - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/12b44e70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating TV Memory foam bed Bathrobes Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable/satellite channels - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed ![Memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/680fbbc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating TV Memory foam bed Bathrobes Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable/satellite channels - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539800/2539739/6dc31a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Accessible 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating TV Memory foam bed Bathrobes Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Cable/satellite channels - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSaint-Flour-Hotels-Brit-Hotel-Essentiel-Saint-Flour.h2539739.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSaint-Flour-Hotels-Brit-Hotel-Essentiel-Saint-Flour.h2539739.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.03649%2C3.10106&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2k6Hu444ZiSH83KjEC6jcmxWdK4=) Avenue de Clermont Ferrand, Ville Basse, Saint-Flour, Cantal, 15100 #### What's nearby - Musée de la Haute Auvergne - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Saint-Flour Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Garabit Viaduct - 11 min drive - 14.7 km - Le Lioran - 36 min drive - 33.3 km - Wolves of Gevaudan - 45 min drive - 74.5 km #### Getting around - Saint-Flour Station - 12 min walk - Clermont-Ferrand (CFE-Clermont-Ferrand - Auvergne Intl.) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Toscane - ‬18 min walk - ‪Viking Pub - ‬19 min walk - ‪Marie Blachère Boulangerie - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪l'Oppidum - ‬18 min walk ## About this property ### Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour Hotel near Garabit Viaduct Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine - Free newspapers Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries - 55-cm TVs with premium channels - Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4510000/4504900/4504813/92c47cab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Originals Access, Hôtel St Flour Andelat - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 199 reviews CA $85 CA $97 total includes taxes & fees Nov 21 - Nov 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=4504813&PinnedHotelID=4504813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36430000/36427000/36426902/069bd5ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Les Messageries Saint-Flour - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 99 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=36426902&PinnedHotelID=36426902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101511400/101511384/a988e180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### O'Bistrot Saint-Jacques Saint-Flour - 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Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 9.6 Exceptional 75 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=23372275&PinnedHotelID=23372275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8.20 for adults and EUR 4 for children ### Conveniences - Free newspapers in lobby - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Stair-free path to entrance ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Built in 2003 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Memory foam mattress ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 55-cm TV with premium digital channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service ### More - Desk - Heating - Individual furnishings - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Contactless check-in available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday to Sunday (6:30 AM – noon), Monday to Friday (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM), and Saturday to Sunday (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM) Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property 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 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.96 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8.20 for adults and EUR 4.00 for children - Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France. ### Property is also known as Deltour Hôtel St Deltour Hôtel St Flour Deltour St Deltour St Flour St Flour Deltour Hôtel St Flour Saint-Flour Deltour St Flour Saint-Flour Deltour Hôtel St Flour Brit Essentiel St Flour Brit Hotel Essentiel Saint Flour Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour Hotel Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour Saint-Flour Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour Hotel Saint-Flour ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour? > As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour on Nov 21, 2025 start from CA $77.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-Flour-Hotels-Brit-Hotel-Essentiel-Saint-Flour.h2539739.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour? > Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Brit Hotel Essentiel St Flour located? > Situated in Saint-Flour, this hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Garabit Viaduct. Saint-Flour Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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