The Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace stands at 1 boulevard de la Reine, on the western side of the palace park, and is the grandest hotel in the area. The hotel gives it a property class of five and above, and the walk to the Palace of Versailles is listed at about twelve minutes, or roughly 1.4 kilometres. The hotel has 199 rooms and suites, an on-site Spa Guerlain, an indoor swimming pool open from 7:00 in the morning to 9:00 in the evening, a gym with yoga and fitness classes, a steam room, a bar and two restaurants, one of which is rated for a Michelin-star meal. Free in-room Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a terrace, gardens and 24-hour room service are included, and a golf course and an outdoor tennis court sit next to the property. It is the hotel for travellers who want to treat the stay as part of the trip rather than only a place to sleep.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on the quiet side of the park, where boulevard de la Reine runs along the edge of the royal grounds. The palace gates are about a twelve-minute walk away, so you can be in the queue for a timed entry without taking a taxi, and the Notre-Dame market quarter is a little further on.
Versailles Chantiers station is the usual connection to Paris Montparnasse, and the Rive Gauche RER station is also within reach. Free valet parking is offered, and self-parking is available for a surcharge, which helps if you arrive by car. An EV charging station and onsite car rental are listed for drivers.
The rooms and the feel
This is a large country-house style hotel with a long garden frontage, and the public rooms are built for lingering. Expect high ceilings, quiet corridors and rooms that are larger than the town's chain hotels. The spa and indoor pool are the main draw after a day on gravel paths, and the gym classes suit guests who like to keep a routine on holiday.
Two restaurants and a bar mean you can eat well without going back into town, and the terrace is a pleasant place for a drink on a summer evening.
Check-in runs from 3 pm to midnight, with late arrival possible in limited hours, and check-out is at noon. One dog per booking up to about twelve kilos is accepted for a nightly fee, and service animals are exempt from the fee, so ask the hotel about restrictions before you travel.
Who it suits
Couples marking an anniversary, honeymooners, and travellers who want a calm, high-service base after the crowds of the palace. It also suits golfers, because the course is adjacent, and guests who plan a slow second day with a spa treatment and a walk through the gardens to the Grand Canal. It is less suited to travellers on a tight budget or to those who want to be among the cafes and bakeries of the old town, since the surroundings are residential and green rather than lively.
Rates are highest in spring and summer and on fountain-show weekends, and often much lower from November to February, when the palace is quieter. Pair it with a timed palace ticket and an afternoon in the Trianon estate for a complete royal weekend.
Why stay here
- ✓About 12 minutes on foot to the palace
- ✓Spa Guerlain
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Two restaurants and a bar
- ✓Gym with yoga and fitness classes
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning
- ✓Free valet parking
- ✓Terrace and gardens
Good questions
How far is the Trianon Palace from the Palace of Versailles?+
It is about a twelve-minute walk, or roughly 1.4 kilometres, from the palace. The hotel is on the edge of the park, so the gardens are close too.
Does the hotel have a spa and pool?+
Yes, it has the on-site Spa Guerlain and an indoor pool open from 7:00 in the morning to 9:00 in the evening. Pool availability can change, so confirm when you book.
Is parking available?+
Free valet parking is offered, and self-parking is available for a surcharge. EV charging is also listed.
