City Apartments in Amiens with Kitchenettes

La Parenthèse Envoutée is an aparthotel in central Amiens with family rooms and kitchenettes, handy for longer stays with children. It is a short walk from Amiens train station and the Cathedral, so you can leave the car behind. The spa facilities and hot tub give parents a moment to themselves, and there is a coffee shop on site. WiFi is free in the public areas. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 270 reviews.

Moxy Amiens is a fully renovated three-star hotel with 109 air-conditioned rooms for one to three people, so a small family fits comfortably, though not a large one. A 24-hour dining bar serves regional dishes, which helps with hungry children at odd hours. WiFi is free and the 49-inch connected televisions are a treat. It is a short walk from the train station and the main sights of Amiens. Pets are welcome.

Mercure Amiens Cathédrale is a four-star hotel standing directly opposite Amiens Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, so the great façade is the first thing children see. Recently renovated rooms and suites are spacious, soundproofed and air-conditioned, with free WiFi, satellite TV and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel restaurant, L'Echanson, serves regional specialities made with local products. Pets are welcome, and I find it a comfortable base for a cultural family weekend.

Neoresid Résidence Saint Germain has family rooms with kitchenettes, a dining table and a fridge, so a family can manage breakfasts and simple meals in Amiens. Soundproofing helps children sleep, and some rooms look over the river. Amiens Cathedral is 400 metres away and the floating gardens park 1.3 km, both easy outings with children. WiFi covers the public areas only, worth knowing for teenagers. There is no pool or restaurant, so the town provides the rest.

The Nest offers apartment-style rooms in a historic building in Amiens, each with a kitchenette and a private entrance, which gives a small family independence and quiet. Parquet floors add character, and the terrace, lounge and outdoor seating give everyone a place to sit outside the room. Amiens Cathedral and the train station are both nearby, so arriving by train with children and visiting the old town are easy on foot. There is no restaurant or pool, so plan meals in town.

Grand Hotel de l'Univers is a three-star hotel in central Amiens, 100 metres from the train station, and I recommend it to families arriving by train who want to explore on foot. Family rooms are available, all rooms are soundproofed with satellite TV and free WiFi, and the 24-hour reception suits any arrival time. The cathedral and the floating gardens of the Hortillonnages are a pleasant walk away, a good outing with children, and pets are accepted.

Hotel Au Spatial Centre Gare is a two-minute walk from Amiens station and about six minutes on foot from Amiens Cathedral, so families arriving by train can drop their bags and start sightseeing quickly. Rooms are simple, with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. The buffet breakfast covers cereals, pastries, cheese and hot dishes, which suits children with different appetites. Private parking is available for a fee. I would book it as a practical base for one or two nights, not for long days spent at the hotel.

Hôtel De Normandie is 100 metres from Amiens station and a short walk from Notre-Dame d'Amiens Cathedral, which makes it easy for families arriving by train. Breakfast is a buffet served in an art deco dining room, and there is a communal lounge for a quiet moment. Wi-Fi is free and pets are accepted. I would book it for one or two nights in Amiens when location matters more than room size or facilities.