Where to stay in Reims: this page compares five 4-star hotels, four with a Reims address and one in Bezannes. The Saint-Nicaise hill houses in Reims are Pommery, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Ruinart and G.H. Martel. Their cellars are crayères, galleries dug into the chalk, some dating to the Middle Ages.
The Reims tourist office is next to the cathedral, at 6 rue Rockefeller. The Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne are on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and Taittinger's Reims site at the Abbey of Saint-Nicaise is part of it.
Which area to stay in
Four hotels have a Reims address and one has a Bezannes address. All distances below are straight-line figures to the center of Reims.
Reims
- Novotel Suites Reims Centre, 1 Rue Edouard Mignot: about 0.6 km (straight line) from the center of Reims.
- Grand Hôtel des Templiers, 22 Rue des Templiers: about 1 km (straight line) from the center of Reims.
- Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix, 9 rue Buirette: about 1.2 km (straight line) from the center of Reims.
- Hyatt Centric Reims, 31 Boulevard Paul Doumer: about 1.8 km (straight line) from the center of Reims.
Bezannes
Golden Tulip Reims is at 21 Rue Jean Dausset, in Bezannes, about 6.1 km (straight line) from the center of Reims. It sits in the Bezannes business park, at the foot of the Montagne de Reims vineyards.
Getting around
A direct TGV runs from Paris Gare de l'Est to Reims-Centre station in 45 minutes, with no changes. Reims-Centre is right in the city center. Fares and station details are in Paris to Reims by Train.
Reims has a second station, Champagne-Ardenne TGV in Bezannes, which a tram links to the city. Some TGVs, and Ouigo, serve Bezannes instead of Reims-Centre. Check which station your train uses before you choose a hotel.
Tram line B runs from near Golden Tulip Reims into central Reims, and the Champagne-Ardenne TGV station is close to that hotel. Novotel Suites Reims Centre has a parking garage adjacent.
Spit as you go and choose a designated driver. For days without a car, see Champagne Without a Car.
Taittinger, G.H. Mumm and G.H. Martel take bookings, so reserve visits in advance. Taittinger offers cellar visits and tastings all year round, with four tasting experiences to choose from.
Pommery's guided tour runs about 2 hours including the tasting and costs €48 ($52). Vranken-Pommery's other tour-plus-tasting rates are €27–32 ($29–35), €34–38 ($37–41) and €72 ($78). Fees and hours for each house are in Reims Champagne House Cellar Tours, and the booking rules are in Booking Champagne House Visits.
How to choose
The table sets the five hotels side by side. Each is a 4-star hotel in the mid tier.
| Hotel | Tier | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hôtel des Templiers | Mid | Train travelers who want a Reims base on foot | — |
| Novotel Suites Reims Centre | Mid | Train travelers and families in Reims | — |
| Hyatt Centric Reims | Mid | City-break visitors who want Reims' Champagne houses close | — |
| Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix | Mid | Cathedral and Place d'Erlon stays in central Reims | — |
| Golden Tulip Reims | Mid | Rail travelers and drivers who want a Reims base | — |
For train travelers, Grand Hôtel des Templiers is a 15-minute walk from the train station and 5 minutes away by car. Novotel Suites Reims Centre is a 5-minute walk from Reims-Centre station, and Place Drouet d'Erlon is a 10-minute walk. Its suites are about 30 square meters.
For the cathedral and shops, Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix on Rue Buirette is 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.
Hyatt Centric Reims 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.
Golden Tulip Reims is best for rail travelers and drivers who want a Reims base. Its address is in Bezannes, 6.1 km from the center of Reims.
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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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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
The hotels
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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
- 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
Which train station should I choose for a Reims hotel?
Reims-Centre is right in the city center. Champagne-Ardenne TGV is in Bezannes and linked to Reims by tram. Some TGVs and Ouigo serve Bezannes instead of Reims-Centre. Golden Tulip Reims has a Bezannes address, and the other four hotels have Reims addresses.
How long is the train from Paris to Reims?
The direct TGV from Paris Gare de l'Est to Reims-Centre takes 45 minutes, with no changes. Some TGVs and Ouigo stop at Champagne-Ardenne TGV in Bezannes instead, so look at the destination station when you buy your ticket.
Do I need to book champagne house visits in Reims?
Taittinger, G.H. Mumm and G.H. Martel take bookings, so reserve in advance. Pommery's guided tour with a tasting runs about 2 hours and costs €48 ($52). Vranken-Pommery's other rates include €27–32 ($29–35), €34–38 ($37–41) and €72 ($78).
Is there a hotel near the Champagne-Ardenne TGV station?
Golden Tulip Reims, at 21 Rue Jean Dausset in Bezannes, has the Champagne-Ardenne TGV station close by. It sits in the Bezannes business park, and tram line B runs from nearby into central Reims.
