We initially decided to spend a day in Troyes because of the discount shopping malls. They were a disappointment, but we were pretty happy with the hotel. We intentionally selected the hotel for it's access to the roadways and it would have been quite accessable had it not been for some unexpected road construction that caused a lengthy detour. As mentioned before, the shopping was a big dud, so we tried to take up our time by visiting the downown area. Unfortunately, that was not very close to the hotel, but the staff was quite helpful with directions and recommended places to park (always a problem in French cities). The rooms were relatively large for Europe, clean and comfortable. This hotel was a good value for the money, but you might want to think carefully about whether or not you want to go to Troyes at all.