Stays in Le Mans

DOMITYS Le Vallon des Bois in Le Mans offers aparthotel units with a private bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen, so a family can prepare its own meals, and breakfast can be served in the room. The indoor swimming pool is the main draw for children and works in any weather, and parents can use the sauna. There is a lounge, a lift for pushchairs and luggage, and security all day. WiFi is free throughout and pets are accepted. No play area or restaurant is listed.

Hotel Leprince is a four-star hotel in central Le Mans, less than 1 km from the town hall and the Culture and Convention Centre, and I like it for families who want comfort and a spa within walking distance of the old town. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a refrigerator, tea and coffee facilities, bathrobes and free WiFi. Parents can book wellness packages at the spa, and the sun terrace and garden offer a quiet corner outdoors.

Odalys City Le Mans Centre offers family rooms with a kitchenette, and for a family that wants to cook its own meals I would put it near the top of the list in Le Mans. The rooms are soundproofed, pets are accepted and the Palais des Congrès and the town hall are close by. The fitness room and hammam are a bonus for parents. A score of 8.7 across more than 3,000 reviews points to a reliable stay.

I would pick ibis Le Mans Est Pontlieue for a family that wants a short drive to the Le Mans 24-hour circuit and a base only 2 km from the city centre. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, and the hotel has two terraces for the evening. A daily buffet breakfast with fresh pastries and local specialities starts the day. It is a convenient base for the wider region as well as the circuit.

I would recommend Résidence Montana Le Mans to families and pet owners who want an apartment with an indoor pool. The air-conditioned apartments have a private bathroom, a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen. A garden, a terrace and the pool are on site, and a family-friendly restaurant serves French cuisine. The residence is 15 minutes from Le Mans Town Hall and 7 km from the Le Mans Circuit.

Mercure Le Mans Centre occupies a 19th-century building converted into a hotel in 2006, about 500 metres from the old town, so families can walk to the cathedral quarter. Rooms are air-conditioned, and private secured parking makes arriving by car straightforward. Parents can use the fitness centre, and pets are welcome. The hotel describes itself as family-friendly, and the central location keeps restaurants close for easy dinners. I would book it for a city weekend combining the old town and the circuit.

I would recommend H24 HOTEL to families and motor-racing fans who want to be near the Le Mans Circuit. The rooms are soundproofed and fitted with high-tech touches such as electric roller shutters and USB and HDMI plugs. Each has a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A buffet breakfast, a bar and snack service are on offer, and pets are welcome.

Hotel De La Pommeraie is set in a large garden near Le Mans with a swing set and farm animals, which young children usually love. It feels like a green retreat while staying a short drive from the cathedral and the old town. Rooms are en suite with free Wi-Fi, parents can use the gym, and massage treatments are available for a moment of rest. Pets are welcome. I would pick it for a family stay with small children who need space to play outdoors.

Kyriad Le Mans Est is a family-friendly three-star a short drive from the city centre, the TGV station and the Le Mans circuit, and I see it as an easy base for families with a car. Rooms have a private bathroom, satellite TV and free WiFi. A buffet breakfast starts the day, and the restaurant serves traditional cuisine in the evening, so there is no need to drive out for dinner. A lounge, a veranda and secure parking complete the picture.

Hôtel Artyster offers family rooms in central Le Mans, air-conditioned and with city views, so parents and children can share one comfortable space. The modern restaurant serves French cuisine, convenient for dinner without hunting for a table, and the sun terrace is pleasant on warm days. Parents also have a bar. The hotel is close to the Culture and Convention Centre and the town hall, with free WiFi throughout. I would book a family room for a city weekend in Le Mans.

Campanile Le Mans Centre - Gare is a three-star hotel next to Le Mans train station, which makes arriving with children and luggage simple. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, and the hotel has a shared lounge, a bar and on-site dining. A buffet breakfast is served daily, and the reception speaks English and French. Pets are welcome, so I would recommend it for families on the move.

Close to both the Le Mans race track and the city centre, this Mercure works well for families combining motorsport and sightseeing. Guests have free access to the swimming pool area, and the garden gives children room to move. The restaurant has a terrace for warm evenings, rooms are modern with free Wi-Fi, and parking is free, a real help with a car full of luggage. Pets are welcome, and the hotel scores 8.3 from over 670 reviews.

I would recommend ibis Le Mans Centre Gare Nord to families who want to be near the station. Air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms have a private bathroom, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, and family rooms and sofa beds are available. There is a sun terrace, an outdoor seating area, a bar, a lounge and a coffee shop. A 24-hour front desk and bicycle parking are also offered, and pets are welcome.

Hotel Le Circuit sits about 4 kilometres from the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit and the exhibition centre, so families coming for a race or a show can get there quickly by car. Free private parking takes the stress out of arrival, and the à la carte restaurant means dinner without driving again. Some rooms have a seating area, handy when children need space to spread out. I would book early for race weeks, when demand around the circuit peaks.

I would recommend Le Charleston to families who arrive by train or come to Le Mans for an event at the Congress Palace, both only 150 metres away. The guest rooms have a vintage style and free WiFi, and a stylish patio is a pleasant place to sit. A breakfast buffet is served daily, with room service options available. Pets are welcome, so this central address works for families with a dog.

Hôtel Concordia occupies a classic 1906 building in central Le Mans, a short walk from the train station, and I recommend it to families who want room to breathe: the air-conditioned rooms are spacious, with high ceilings. WiFi is free throughout and the 24-hour reception helps with late trains. The Amphitryon brasserie serves traditional dishes from Monday to Friday, which saves parents a search for dinner after a day at the circuit or in the old town.

Hôtel Chantecler, near the centre of Le Mans, has suites that sleep up to five people, a real advantage for larger families who want to stay together. Parking is complimentary, which helps on arrival by car, and wired internet is free. Breakfast is served each day on a veranda, a bright start for children. Pets are welcome, and parents have a lounge bar for the evening. I would choose a suite here for a family visit to Le Mans and its old town.

B&B HOTEL Le Mans Centre Cathédrale sits on the banks of the Sarthe in central Le Mans, and I find it an easy pick for families who want modern comforts. Rooms are air-conditioned, with free WiFi and a large LED TV with Chromecast, handy for a film after a day out. The buffet breakfast mixes sweet and savoury options, including fresh madeleines. Some rooms are adapted for reduced mobility, and pets are welcome.

I would suggest Campanile NATURE Le Mans Est to families who want a simple base 2 km from the historic town of Le Mans. The hotel has a bar, a terrace and a restaurant, so dinner can stay on site. Rooms include a TV, coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. It is 5.4 km from the Le Mans Circuit and close to the A28 motorway, which suits guests arriving by car, and pets are welcome.

A few steps from the TGV station and 5 km from the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit, this ibis Styles is convenient for families arriving by train for a race weekend. A tram stop right outside makes getting around easy without a car. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned with private bathrooms, breakfast is served daily, and the reception is open 24 hours. Pets are accepted. Parking costs extra, and guests rate the hotel 7.8 from nearly 480 reviews.

Every unit here has its own kitchen, which is the main argument for families: it is self-catering, so you can prepare children's meals and keep to your own routine. End-of-stay cleaning is included, and for stays of seven nights or more there is weekly cleaning and a change of linen. On-site parking makes arriving by car easy, and internet is available. I would choose it for a longer family visit to Le Mans rather than a single night.

ibis budget Le Mans Centre is a simple two-star in central Le Mans with air-conditioned rooms, each with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The buffet breakfast saves a search for food in the morning, and vending machines with hot and cold drinks run around the clock. Reception is open 24 hours, useful after a late train or drive, and pets are accepted. I would book it for families on a tight budget who only need a central base for a night or two.

Appart'City Confort Le Mans Centre is an aparthotel in Le Mans city centre, 150 metres from the train station, and I find it practical for families who like to cook. Self-catering studios and apartments have kitchenettes, and free wired internet is provided. The reception is open 24 hours, and a daily buffet breakfast includes gluten-free options. Pets are welcome, so the whole family can arrive by rail without worry.

Novotel Le Mans is a modern four-star that I would point families towards in summer, thanks to its outdoor swimming pool and dedicated children's playground. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned. The Les Atlantides aquatic centre is close by for rainy days, and a tram stop just outside the hotel links to the city centre and the Le Mans circuit, so you can leave the car parked during your stay.

B&B HOTEL le Mans Centre is a functional three-star that I would suggest to families arriving by train, as the station is about a 10-minute walk away and the tram links it to the rest of the city. Private parking helps if you come by car, and the reception is open 24 hours. Rooms are simple, with free WiFi, satellite TV and a private bathroom, and a snack bar covers small hunger between meals.