Could only really fault the lack of air con, which in sweltering temperatures did not make for a comfortable two-night stay. Staff sympathetic but unable to help. They didn't have enough fans but arranged one for us on second day. Fabulous room with clean and organised shower area (though cubicle a tad small). Nice pool. Overall the hotel is bright and fresh in appearance and everything was spotlessly clean. Breakfast was decent with everything you could want 'continental', even figs. Tea and coffee facilities are one kettle in the foyer which is stocked until 10pm! Nothing in your room. Hold tight to your cuppa in the lift cos it's a jerky ride!
Access to centre, lakeside and all attractions via No 1 bus which stops just outside so location was fine. It wasn't that long a walk from the station on the same road. Pay cash to the driver.
I would recommend the beach or pool close to the centre for 6 euros with superb panorama. There is one at the southern end of the lake for 2.75 euros but it suffers from no changing facilities, a nasty pebbly beach that kills your feet and an interminable bus ride through some kind of university industrial campus (same No 1 bus). Plan to stay all day at the beach near town and get your money's worth. Both beaches are well supervised.
Restaurants close to harbour side offered best food and value, we thought.
Would have liked to stay longer in Aix and hire bikes to circle the lake. Some really nice looking topography in the area.