Enzo Hotels Reims Tinqueux is a budget hotel in Tinqueux, the commune that adjoins Reims on its western side. It will not give you a view of the cathedral or a room in a champagne house, but it will give you a clean, simple bed at a price that leaves a larger share of the budget for what the region is famous for. A trip to Champagne is expensive in all the usual ways, with cellar tours, tastings and good dinners adding up quickly, so a low-cost base is a sensible part of the plan. The hotel suits drivers best, since it sits among retail parks and main roads rather than in the old streets, and it is a short drive from the city centre, the big champagne houses and the road toward the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims.
Location and getting around
Tinqueux is a suburb, so the cathedral, the Place Drouet-d'Erlon and the champagne houses are a short drive, bus or tram ride away rather than a walk. Reims has a tram network that links the centre to the districts around it, and taxis are readily available, but check the route from the hotel on the map when you book.
If you plan to visit the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims or the Vallée de la Marne, a car or an organised tour is the practical choice, and the hotel is well placed for the road out of town. Remember never to drive after a tasting, and arrange a driver or a guided tour for wine days.
The stay itself
Expect compact, modern, functional rooms with a private bathroom, built for short stays and for travellers who spend most of the day out. There is little in the way of public space, so do not expect a lounge, a spa or a garden. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the road, and families should check the room types and the sleeping arrangements before they book.
Breakfast is typically an optional extra, and a bakery in town can be a tastier alternative. Parking is a strength of suburban hotels, and it is often easier and cheaper here than in the centre, but check the details when you book.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good choice for budget travellers, drivers, families and anyone using Reims as a base for several days of cellar visits and day trips. It is less well suited to those who want a romantic weekend, a walkable old-town stay or a hotel with an elegant restaurant, so look at the centre and the château-style hotels in this guide if that matters.
Rates rise at weekends, in the harvest season and around major events, and are lowest in winter. Winter days in Champagne are cold and the cellars are always cool, so bring a warm layer, book tastings in advance and check opening times before you go.
Why stay here
- ✓Budget-friendly rates
- ✓Tinqueux, west edge of Reims
- ✓Easy road access
- ✓Compact, modern rooms
- ✓Breakfast available as an extra
- ✓Bus and tram links to the centre
- ✓Base for the Montagne de Reims
- ✓Check parking when booking
Good questions
Is the hotel in the centre of Reims?+
No, it is in Tinqueux on the western edge of Reims. The cathedral and the centre are a short drive, bus or tram ride away, so check the route on the map when you book.
Do I need a car?+
A car is the easiest way to use this hotel and to reach the vineyards. If you plan to taste wine, arrange a driver or a guided tour rather than driving yourself.
Is breakfast included?+
It is usually offered as an extra and varies by rate, so check when you book and compare it with a local bakery.
