Best Western The Hotel Versailles sits in Buc, a small town on the edge of the Bièvre valley, on rue Morane Saulnier. It is within about ten kilometres of the Palace of Versailles, and guests describe the drive as around ten minutes. The hotel has a terrace, a garden, a library and a bar, plus the restaurant Le P'tit Bouillon de Buc, which serves lunch and dinner. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free self-parking are included, and a buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge. It is listed in the three-class range and has six room types, so you can choose between a standard room and something with more space. Pets are accepted. The setting is residential rather than sightseeing-oriented, which suits visitors who want a quiet night after a long palace day and who are comfortable with a short drive or taxi. It is not a place for those who want to walk to the gates in the morning.
Location and getting around
The nearest stations are Jouy-en-Josas, about five minutes by car, and Versailles Chantiers, about nine minutes, which gives you a link to Paris Montparnasse and the Versailles rail network. Guests also mention a bus stop in front of the hotel. Paris Orly Airport is around thirty minutes by car.
Because the palace is a short drive rather than a walk, the hotel works best if you have a car or are happy to book a taxi for the early slot, and the free parking removes one of the usual headaches of visiting Versailles.
The rooms and the feel
Expect a modern, comfortable chain hotel with air conditioning, a quiet garden and a terrace that is pleasant on summer evenings. The on-site restaurant means you can eat without going back out after a long day, and the bar is a relaxed place for a drink. Breakfast carries a surcharge, so compare it with the cafes and bakeries in Versailles if you prefer a French start to the day. The surrounding district is quiet in the evening, with few sights of its own.
Who it suits
Drivers, families who want free parking and space, and visitors who prefer a quieter stay to the busy palace quarter. It is less suitable for travellers relying on public transport to reach the palace at opening time, or for couples who want a romantic old-town setting.
A sensible plan is to buy a timed palace ticket in advance, drive or take a taxi into Versailles, and use the hotel as a calm base for the evening. Check the rate against the palace-quarter hotels for your dates, since the saving is the main reason to choose Buc.
Why stay here
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Restaurant for lunch and dinner
- ✓Bar
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Library
- ✓Pets accepted
Good questions
How far is the hotel from the palace?+
It is within about ten kilometres of the palace, and guests describe the drive as roughly ten minutes. It is not within walking distance.
Is parking free?+
Yes, the hotel offers free self-parking.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check what your booking includes.
