This is an interesting hotel right in the middle of the walled city of Carcassone. You arrive at its dedicated parking lot outside the walls of the city. Then a driver (very nice guy named Roman) takes you and your luggage up into the city in a private, electric car. The hotel is quirky. To reach our suite you had to,go up to the second floor,on an elevator, then cross over to a second building, then down two flights of stairs and down a hall to the room. However, there also is a “secret” door to the street from the hallway and you can then just walk over to the first building. Once you get used to the quirks it is easy to get to a from the room without going up and down stairs(Unless someone locks the door so you cannot get back inside). The suite was large, bright and airy with French doors onto a private patio and windows which opened easily. The staff was helpful with a concierge who mapped out a nice side trip to the eighth century abbey at St. Hilaire and told us how to get to,the pedestrian bridge in the lower city with spectacular views of the walled city above. The breakfast buffet was good with eggs cooked to order. The staff was very nice and decorated our room for our anniversary. The walled City of Carcassone is unique and beautiful and the Hotel de la Cite provided a romantic and comfortable way to enjoy it.