Where to stay in Champagne: this page covers six hotels in Reims, Bezannes and Dizy, the last of them by Épernay. Champagne is about 90 miles east of Paris, and its hillsides, houses and cellars were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015.
Many major houses take visits by booking, not walk-in, so reserve tastings before you travel.
Which area to stay in
Reims
- Novotel Suites Reims Centre, 1 Rue Edouard Mignot: about 0.6 km from the center of Reims.
- Grand Hôtel des Templiers, 22 Rue des Templiers: about 1 km from the center of Reims.
- Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix, 9 rue Buirette: about 1.2 km from the center of Reims.
- Hyatt Centric Reims, 31 Boulevard Paul Doumer: about 1.8 km from the center of Reims.
Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix is a few steps from Notre-Dame Cathedral and the shops of Place d'Erlon.
Bezannes
Golden Tulip Reims is at 21 Rue Jean Dausset in Bezannes, about 6.1 km from the center of Reims. It sits in the Bezannes business park, at the foot of the Montagne de Reims vineyards.
Dizy
Les Grains d'Argent is at 1 Allée du Petit Bois in Dizy. It is set among the vines on the Champagne route. Most rooms look over the vineyards, and the view reaches the Marne valley and Hautvillers abbey.
Getting around
The TGV from Paris Gare de l'Est to Reims takes 45 minutes. Paris to Reims by Train covers fares and stations.
To reach Épernay, take the TGV to Reims (45 minutes), then the TER for about 25 minutes. See Paris to Épernay by Train.
Between Reims and Épernay, the TER "Ligne des bulles" runs every 30 minutes. It stops at Rilly-la-Montagne, Germaine, Avenay-Val-d'Or and Aÿ-Champagne. Reims to Épernay covers the line in full.
Hautvillers has no station. Its nearest stations are Épernay and the stops on the Reims–Épernay line. Champagne Without a Car covers trains, buses, bikes and shuttles.
Grand Hôtel des Templiers is a 15-minute walk from the Reims train station, or 5 minutes by car. Novotel Suites Reims Centre is a 5-minute walk from Reims Centre station, and a parking garage is adjacent. At Golden Tulip Reims, tram line B runs from nearby into central Reims, and the Champagne-Ardenne TGV station is close.
Spit as you go and choose a designated driver.
How to choose
| Hotel | Tier | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Grains d'Argent | Budget, 3 stars | Drivers wanting a vineyard setting by Épernay | — |
| Grand Hôtel des Templiers | Mid, 4 stars | Train travelers who want a Reims base on foot | — |
| Novotel Suites Reims Centre | Mid, 4 stars | Train travelers and families in Reims | — |
| Hyatt Centric Reims | Mid, 4 stars | City-break visitors who want Reims' Champagne houses close | — |
| Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix | Mid, 4 stars | Cathedral and Place d'Erlon stays in central Reims | — |
| Golden Tulip Reims | Mid, 4 stars | Rail travelers and drivers who want a Reims base | — |
Les Grains d'Argent is the budget tier, a 3-star hotel for drivers wanting a vineyard setting by Épernay. The others are 4-star, mid-tier hotels.
Grand Hôtel des Templiers is for train travelers who want a Reims base on foot. Novotel Suites Reims Centre is for train travelers and families in Reims, with suites of about 30 square meters.
Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix is for cathedral and Place d'Erlon stays in central Reims. It has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a brasserie and bar on site. Hyatt Centric Reims is for city-break visitors who want Reims' Champagne houses close. Golden Tulip Reims is for rail travelers and drivers who want a Reims base.
Harvest season brings real limits on access to cellars, so book your stay and visits well ahead for that period. Many smaller growers close or reduce visits in August, although the major houses in Reims and Épernay usually stay open. Booking Champagne House Visits explains fees, days and cancellations.
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Grand Hôtel des Templiers
A 4-star hotel in central Reims, a 15-minute walk from the train station. You can reach the station by car in 5 minutes, which suits a day trip to nearby Champagne houses.
Best for: Train travelers who want a Reims base on foot
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Novotel Suites Reims Centre
Suites of about 30 square meters sit a 5-minute walk from Reims Centre station, and Place Drouet d'Erlon is a 10-minute walk. A parking garage is adjacent, useful if you are driving to the vineyards.
Best for: Train travelers and families in Reims
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Les Grains d'Argent
Set among the vines in Dizy, on the northern edge of Épernay along the Champagne route. Most rooms look over the vineyards, and the view reaches the Marne valley and Hautvillers abbey.
Best for: Drivers wanting a vineyard setting by Épernay
The hotels
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Les Grains d'Argent
Set among the vines in Dizy, on the northern edge of Épernay along the Champagne route. Most rooms look over the vineyards, and the view reaches the Marne valley and Hautvillers abbey.
Best for: Drivers wanting a vineyard setting by Épernay
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Grand Hôtel des Templiers
A 4-star hotel in central Reims, a 15-minute walk from the train station. You can reach the station by car in 5 minutes, which suits a day trip to nearby Champagne houses.
Best for: Train travelers who want a Reims base on foot
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Novotel Suites Reims Centre
Suites of about 30 square meters sit a 5-minute walk from Reims Centre station, and Place Drouet d'Erlon is a 10-minute walk. A parking garage is adjacent, useful if you are driving to the vineyards.
Best for: Train travelers and families in Reims
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Hyatt Centric Reims
This 4-star hotel sits on Boulevard Paul Doumer, with views over the Aisne to Marne Canal. Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral and the Champagne houses are close by.
Best for: City-break visitors who want Reims' Champagne houses close
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Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix
A 4-star hotel on Rue Buirette in central Reims, a few steps from Notre-Dame Cathedral and the shops of Place d'Erlon. It has an indoor pool and sauna, and a brasserie and bar on site.
Best for: Cathedral and Place d'Erlon stays in central Reims
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Golden Tulip Reims
This 4-star hotel sits in the Bezannes business park, at the foot of the Montagne de Reims vineyards. Tram line B runs from nearby into central Reims, and the Champagne-Ardenne TGV station is close.
Best for: Rail travelers and drivers who want a Reims base
On the map
- Les Grains d'Argent: Drivers wanting a vineyard setting by Épernay
- Grand Hôtel des Templiers: Train travelers who want a Reims base on foot
- Novotel Suites Reims Centre: Train travelers and families in Reims
- Hyatt Centric Reims: City-break visitors who want Reims' Champagne houses close
- Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix: Cathedral and Place d'Erlon stays in central Reims
- Golden Tulip Reims: Rail travelers and drivers who want a Reims base
Frequently asked questions
Should I stay in Reims or Épernay?
Reims is 45 minutes from Paris by TGV, and the TER between Reims and Épernay takes about 25 minutes. Of the hotels here, four are in Reims, one is in Bezannes and one is in Dizy.
How long does it take to get to Champagne from Paris?
The TGV from Paris Gare de l'Est to Reims takes 45 minutes. To reach Épernay, you can take the TGV to Reims, then the TER for about 25 minutes. Champagne is about 90 miles east of Paris.
Can I get around Champagne without a car?
The TER Ligne des bulles runs every 30 minutes between Reims and Épernay, stopping at Rilly-la-Montagne, Germaine, Avenay-Val-d'Or and Aÿ-Champagne. Hautvillers has no station; its nearest stations are Épernay and the stops on that line.
Do I need to book Champagne house visits in advance?
Many major houses take bookings, not walk-ins, so reserve tastings before you travel. Harvest season brings real limits on access to cellars, so book your stay and visits well ahead. Many smaller growers close or reduce visits in August.
