Spa and Wellness Stays in Amiens, Not Thalasso

La Plume de Samara is an aparthotel where every unit has a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony, so families can cook and keep their own rhythm. The indoor swimming pool is the highlight for children, while adults can use the sauna, hot tub and fitness room. A restaurant, bar and coffee shop are on site, and private parking is free. I would pick it for a longer family stay in Amiens with a car.

DOMITYS L'Edito offers aparthotel units with fully equipped kitchens and private balconies, so a family can keep its own rhythm in Amiens. The indoor swimming pool works in any weather, a real plus with children in northern France, and the lush garden and sun terrace give space outside. The restaurant and bar cover nights off from cooking, and free private parking simplifies arrival by car. Pets are welcome. The fitness room is more for the adults.

You Hotel Amiens has soundproofed, air-conditioned family rooms, which helps children sleep well in town. The daily continental buffet breakfast features local specialities, an easy way to start the day with mixed appetites. A bar and a coffee shop cover snacks and breaks, and WiFi is free. The fitness room is more for the adults. No pool or play area is mentioned, so plan outings around Amiens, such as the cathedral or the hortillonnages floating gardens.

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.

Nemea Appart Hotel Coliseum Amiens Centre gives families the freedom of a kitchenette in every room, which I find useful with young children and fussy eaters. Rooms have a private bathroom, city views and free WiFi, and there is a laundry service for longer stays. Amiens station is close by and the cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a short walk away. A fitness room and a pet-friendly policy round off a flexible option.

Holiday Inn Express Amiens is an easy family base for a train trip: it sits 50 metres from the station, and Amiens Cathedral is a 10-minute walk, close enough for little legs. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and the buffet breakfast is included, which keeps mornings simple with children. Pets are welcome. The hortillonnages, the floating gardens, are also within reach of the centre for a boat outing.

I would consider Hôtel Spa Marotte for families who want a characterful base in central Amiens. The 19th-century building offers elegant rooms, some with balconies or private saunas. A tea room, a champagne and wine bar and a private shuttle service are available, and the train station is 500 metres away. I would see it as better suited to older children and parents who like a quiet, refined setting.