The Mercure Versailles Château is a practical, well-located mid-range hotel at 19 rue Philippe de Dangeau, on the corner of rue Montbauron in the Notre-Dame district. The operator puts the palace about 500 metres away, and the Notre-Dame market quarter is of a similar distance, so the sights, the market and the cafes are all within a short walk. The hotel has 60 rooms, and the room types include Classic rooms with a double bed or twin beds, a Privilege room and a Superior room with a convertible sofa for up to four guests. It is air conditioned, offers free Wi-Fi, has an elevator and wheelchair-accessible features, and offers a buffet breakfast from 6:30 in the morning. It also has a covered car park, a pleasant surprise in a town with narrow streets and limited spaces.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Notre-Dame, a lively and walkable quarter, and the walk to the palace is about ten to thirteen minutes along streets with shops and cafes. The market is close enough for a quick morning visit before the palace opens, and train stations are within reach for day trips to Paris. If you drive, covered parking costs a modest nightly fee and spaces are limited, so ask when booking. Rail is the easier way to arrive for most guests.
The rooms and what is good to know: the rooms are standard chain size, with a safe, air conditioning and heating, and the Privilege and Superior rooms add a little more space. A quiet room is worth requesting, because the corner location can have some street noise.
Breakfast is a buffet at an extra charge, and continental breakfast can be served in your room. The hotel allows pets for a fee, has a 24-hour front desk, offers luggage storage and runs a laundry and dry-cleaning service. Daily housekeeping and a limited room service menu complete the offer.
Who it suits
Couples, small families and independent travellers who want a comfortable, no-surprise base at a fair price. The Superior room with a sofa bed works for a family of three or four. It is also a good choice for visitors using the market, because you can buy picnic food in the morning and walk to the gardens, which are free in low season.
Prices are at their lowest from November to February and highest in spring and summer, so low season is a good moment for a bargain. The hotel is less suited to travellers who want a pool, a spa or a hotel restaurant, so look elsewhere if those matter.
Why stay here
- ✓About 500 m from the palace
- ✓60 rooms
- ✓Buffet breakfast from 6:30
- ✓Covered car park (fee)
- ✓Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi
- ✓Elevator and accessible features
- ✓24-hour front desk and luggage storage
- ✓Pets accepted (fee)
Good questions
How far is the Mercure from the palace?+
The operator puts it about 500 metres from the palace, roughly a ten to thirteen minute walk. The Notre-Dame market quarter is about the same distance.
Does the Mercure Versailles have parking?+
Yes, it has a covered car park for a modest nightly fee, with limited spaces and a height restriction. Reserve ahead if you are driving.
Can a family stay at the Mercure Versailles Château?+
Yes, the Superior room has a double bed and a convertible sofa and sleeps up to four. Ask about the exact room layout when you book.
