Spa and Wellness Hotels in Dijon

Chapeau Rouge occupies a former private house in central Dijon, close to the historic centre, museums and shopping streets, so families can explore without a car. Rooms are smart and functional with en suite bathrooms. The spa, with hammam and sauna, is included for guests, a treat for parents. The hotel's two-Michelin-starred restaurant is a highlight for adults, though young children may find a long gastronomic dinner challenging. I would book it for a city break with older kids.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a family-friendly restaurant make the Holiday Inn Dijon Sud Longvic easy with children. Family rooms are air-conditioned, the restaurant serves French cuisine, and the sun terrace is pleasant in summer. Adults can use the sauna and fitness centre, and there is a bar for the evening. Free private parking on site is useful for touring Burgundy by car, pets are welcome, and over 6,400 reviews give a strong 8.8.

Oceania Le Jura Dijon is a four-star hotel in Dijon city centre, 200 metres from the train station and a short tram ride from the Palais de Congrès, so family logistics are easy. Rooms are comfortable, with garden views and free WiFi. An indoor heated swimming pool is the highlight for children, and a hammam and a fitness room are there for the adults. The hotel is family-friendly and welcomes pets.

Grand Hôtel La Cloche is a five-star MGallery hotel in central Dijon, within walking distance of the Ducal Palace and the city's museums, and I recommend it to families who want to explore on foot and come back to real comfort. Rooms and suites are spacious and well equipped. The restaurant serves gourmet French cuisine, parents can use the fitness centre and sauna, and valet parking takes care of the car on arrival.

Mama Shelter Dijon offers comfortable, air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms and modern amenities, and I find its relaxed, social spirit works well with children. The hotel has a family-friendly restaurant serving French and barbecue cuisine, a bar and a coffee shop. Yoga classes, film nights, live music and a terrace give the stay some life. It is just seven minutes from Dijon Train Station, which makes arrival easy.

Located at the gates of Dijon, this modern Holiday Inn Express has an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace, which children enjoy after a day of visits. Rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, and Wi-Fi is free. Secure parking is a plus for families with a loaded car, the front desk is open 24 hours and there is a bar for parents. Pets are welcome, and more than 4,600 reviews give an average of 8.5.

Aloft by Marriott Dijon has an indoor swimming pool and family rooms, and for a family visiting Dijon in any season I would rate that pool as the main draw. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and the wellness area adds a hot tub, sauna, steam room and hammam for parents. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily and pets are accepted. The bar hosts evening entertainment. An 8.5 score over nearly 3,000 reviews is reassuring.

Teritoria Hôtel Wilson occupies a 17th-century post house on Place Wilson, a 10-minute walk from central Dijon, and I like it for families who want calm after a day in the city. Rooms look either onto the square or onto the quiet inner courtyard, so ask for the courtyard side if children go to bed early. The spa and thalasso centre is an unusual extra at this level, there is a bar for parents, and pets are welcome.

LX202 Love Room & Spa privatif in Dijon is designed for couples, with a private hot tub and sauna as its main feature, so it is not a natural choice for a family with children. Rooms have a private bathroom, city views, streaming services and a tea and coffee maker, and WiFi is free. Dijon Train Station is 1.1 km away and Saint-Philibert Church is nearby. Families visiting Dijon will find more suitable family rooms elsewhere in the city.

Mercure Dijon Centre Clemenceau is a four-star, non-smoking hotel opposite the Auditorium and Convention Centre, and I like it for families travelling by car, thanks to its secure on-site parking. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, which gives a family room to move. The restaurant, Le Château Bourgogne, serves traditional and gourmet regional dishes, and in summer meals move out to a peaceful terrace beside the pool, a pleasant setting with children.

Located in the Toison d'Or Technological Park, just outside Dijon's historic centre, this Holiday Inn is a calm base for families exploring the city. The spa is a real asset for parents, with a sauna, a hammam and a fitness centre. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and the hotel welcomes both families and pets. With more than 5,100 reviews averaging 8.3, guests consistently find it comfortable and well run.

The indoor pool in the Nuxe spa is the reason a family would pick Vertigo over the other hotels around Place Darcy, since it works whatever the weather. The 42 rooms and suites are design-led, with floating beds and individual decoration, so check bed configurations for children before booking. Meals served in jars in the room help with tired children, but there is no restaurant to sit down in. The weekend DJ nights at the Embassy Bar make it a better fit for parents with older children than for babies. Outside, Place Darcy and Rue de la Liberté put the old town within an easy walk.

ibis Styles Dijon Nord Valmy is 5 km from Dijon station, on the north side of the city, and I recommend it to families travelling by car who want an easy base with free private parking. Rooms are air-conditioned, with an LCD TV, a safe and free WiFi, and some are adapted for guests with reduced mobility. The buffet breakfast is included, the 24-hour reception helps with late arrivals, and the bar and terrace give parents a calm end to the day.