The Novotel Château de Versailles is at 4 boulevard Saint-Antoine, on the Le Chesnay side of Versailles, and it is a practical choice for families and drivers. The operator gives the walk to the palace as about 15 minutes, and the Versailles Rive Droite station is about a kilometre away, so the hotel suits travellers who want more space and easy parking more than the very heart of town. It has a restaurant, a lounge bar, a children's play area, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, an elevator and stair-free entrance. There are five room types plus an accessible room, and pets are welcome for a fee. Breakfast comes in several forms, from a buffet to a lighter city breakfast, and there is room service. It is rated as a four-class hotel, so expect comfortable, modern rooms in a standard chain style.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on a main boulevard outside the old centre, so the walk to the palace is about fifteen minutes and the trip to the market in Notre-Dame is a little longer. Versailles Rive Droite station, about a kilometre away, connects to Paris Saint-Lazare, and the palace is reachable on foot or a short taxi ride. The on-site car park, available for a daily fee, is the main advantage over hotels in the old streets, and since motorway works on the Paris approach are common, you should check your route before driving.
The rooms and what is good to know: rooms are a reliable chain standard, with air conditioning, a safe and blackout drapes, and some are laid out for families. The children's play area and the restaurant make it easy to feed and entertain younger guests, and the hotel has meeting rooms and a banquet hall, so you may see business groups on weekdays.
Breakfast has several options, including an early-bird choice before the usual hours, which suits visitors who want to be at the palace early. Prices for breakfast and parking are extra, so look at the total cost when comparing.
Who it suits
Families, drivers and visitors who value space and parking over a town-centre address. It is a good value in low season, when rates are lower and the walk to the palace is easy in daylight. It is less suited to travellers who want to step out into a lively old quarter in the evening, since the area is more residential and commercial. If that matters, pick one of the Notre-Dame hotels instead. Whatever your choice, book a timed palace ticket first and then match your hotel to it.
Why stay here
- ✓About 15 minutes on foot to the palace
- ✓Restaurant and lounge bar
- ✓Children play area
- ✓On-site car park (fee)
- ✓Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi
- ✓Room service
- ✓Elevator and stair-free entrance
- ✓Pets welcome (fee)
Good questions
How far is the Novotel from the Palace of Versailles?+
The operator gives about a 15-minute walk to the palace. The Versailles Rive Droite station is about a kilometre away.
Is the Novotel Château de Versailles good for families?+
Yes, it has a children's play area, a restaurant and larger room options. It also has on-site parking.
Does the Novotel have parking?+
Yes, it has an on-site car park for a daily fee. Check your route first, because motorway works on the Paris approach are common.
