Le Louis Versailles Château is the closest of our hotels to the palace, which is the whole point of staying here. It stands at 2 bis avenue de Paris in the Saint-Louis district, and the hotel describes itself as about 200 metres from the palace, a two-minute walk. That means you can be at the gates before the crowds, finish your visit, return for a rest and go back out for an evening walk. The hotel belongs to the MGallery collection and sits in the upper bracket for Versailles, with nine room and suite categories, including junior suites and a deluxe balcony suite. Facilities include the restaurant L'Alcôve and a bar, 24-hour room service, a fitness centre, sauna and hammam, and a terrace and garden, which makes it a comfortable base after a long day of marble and gravel paths.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the avenue de Paris, the broad boulevard that leads straight to the palace, so the walk to the gates is a couple of minutes. The Versailles Château Rive Gauche RER C station and the Versailles Chantiers train station are both close, which makes day trips back to Paris easy, and the Notre-Dame market quarter is a pleasant walk.
If you arrive by car, the hotel has a car park with a daily fee and limited spaces, so ask when you book. Because road works on the Paris approach are common, many guests come by rail or coach instead.
The rooms and the feel
Expect a more polished, design-led stay than the chain hotels nearby, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi in the room and a concierge who can help with timed palace tickets. Room categories vary in size, and the suites with balconies are the best choice for a special occasion.
Breakfast is a buffet at an extra charge, and the guest reviews praise the choice. Pets are accepted for a fee, and the property is non-smoking. The wellness area is a welcome extra in winter, when the days are short and the gardens are cold.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and anyone who wants the shortest possible walk to the palace and a refined hotel at the end of the day. Families can book connecting or larger rooms, though the style is more adult than child-focused. It is also good for business travellers because of its meeting rooms and co-working space.
Rates are highest in spring and summer and on weekends with events, and lower in November to February, so low season is a good time to book a suite. Ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper, because the avenue can be busy by day.
Why stay here
- ✓About 200 m from the palace
- ✓Restaurant L’Alcôve and bar
- ✓Fitness centre, sauna and hammam
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi
- ✓Concierge and ticket assistance
- ✓Car park (fee) and pets accepted (fee)
Good questions
How far is Le Louis from the Palace of Versailles?+
The hotel describes itself as about 200 metres from the palace, a two-minute walk along the avenue de Paris. The RER C and train stations are also close.
Does the hotel have a restaurant and wellness area?+
Yes, it has the restaurant L'Alcôve, a bar, a fitness centre, a sauna and a hammam. Breakfast is a buffet at an extra charge.
Is parking available at Le Louis?+
There is a car park with a daily fee and limited spaces, so reserve in advance. Many guests come by train, since parking near the palace is limited and motorway works are common.
