Stays in Metz

Maison Heler Metz is a four-star Curio Collection hotel, and I recommend it to families who want comfort and help on hand at any hour. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and free WiFi. The restaurant serves French cuisine for lunch, dinner and high tea, with a family menu of warm dishes, pancakes, cheese, fruit and juice. A terrace, a fitness room, a bar, room service and a 24-hour front desk complete it, and pets are accepted.

La Citadelle suits families who want comfort and space in central Metz: rooms and suites are large, with individual air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The esplanade park next door is a pleasant place for children to run around, and the Arsenal concert hall and the Governor's Palace are close by. The bistronomic restaurant and the bar make dinner easy without leaving the hotel, and pets are welcome.

Hôtel de la Cathédrale faces Saint-Étienne Cathedral, and I like it for families who want to explore Metz on foot from the front door. There is no lift, so I would ask for a lower floor if you travel with a pushchair. A buffet breakfast is served daily, the terrace is a pleasant spot, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Some rooms add a seating area, which gives a little more space, and pets are welcome.

ACE Hôtel Metz keeps things simple for families on the road: family rooms put everyone together, with air-conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom. Free on-site parking avoids city-centre hassle, and the American buffet breakfast covers big appetites before a day out. There is a restaurant for an easy dinner, and the 24-hour front desk helps if you arrive late. Golfers in the family will note the Technopole golf course 13 minutes away on foot.

Mercure Grand Hôtel Metz Centre Cathédrale occupies an elegant 18th-century building in the historic part of Metz, about 100 metres from the Cathedral, so sightseeing with children needs no transport. The renovated rooms have a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, and the reception is open around the clock, useful after a late arrival. A bar area is on site. I would suggest it for families who want a central, historic address.

Campanile PRIME Metz Centre Gare is well placed for a family weekend without a car: Metz station, the Centre Pompidou-Metz and the Arènes de Metz are all close by. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, and a buffet breakfast is served every day, so mornings run smoothly with children. The 24-hour front desk is reassuring after a late train, and the centre and cathedral are within reach on foot.

Cit'Hotel L'ESCURIAL is 500 metres from Metz-Ville station and a 10-minute walk from the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and for a family arriving by train I would find it an easy base. Rooms have double-glazed windows, which helps children sleep in the centre, and a lift makes luggage simpler. A varied breakfast buffet is served every day. Facilities stay basic, so plan meals out. An 8.3 score over nearly 3,000 reviews is reassuring.

Domitys La Calliope in Metz has family rooms with a private bathroom, a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen, so a family can cook its own meals or eat at the traditional French restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The indoor swimming pool is the main draw for children and works in any weather. The garden and sun terrace add outdoor space, and parents can use the fitness room. Each unit has a TV and WiFi is free. Pets are accepted.

Best Western Metz Centre Gare is a three-star hotel directly opposite Metz station, and I recommend it to families arriving by train, since the Centre Pompidou-Metz is only a few minutes away on foot. Its 46 rooms have been newly refurbished, with air conditioning, private bathrooms and fast WiFi. The American buffet breakfast features local products, the 24-hour front desk handles late trains, and pets are welcome, which helps families travelling with a dog.

Best Western Plus Metz Technopole is a contemporary four-star hotel on the edge of an 18-hole golf course, 3 km from the historic city centre, and I find it a pleasant, quieter choice for families with a car. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a fitness room, a restaurant and a bar with a terrace by the pool. Pets are welcome. Plan transport for visits to the old town.

This Ibis Styles is a convenient family choice for a train trip: it stands 200 metres from Metz station, and the city centre is a 10-minute walk. A children's play area keeps younger ones busy, and snacks are available around the clock, useful with hungry children at odd hours. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A buffet breakfast is served daily and the reception is open 24 hours.

I would recommend this Kyriad to families who want a calm base in Metz rather than a busy square. The rooms are en suite and designed with comfort in mind, and the on-site restaurant means dinner is settled after a day of sightseeing. Pets are welcome, which matters for families travelling with a dog. The quiet district is the trade-off: the city's attractions are reachable, but this is not the place for evenings out on the doorstep.

I would recommend ibis Metz Centre Cathédrale to families who want a quiet riverside setting within walking distance of the sights. The hotel sits on the banks of the Moselle, and the cathedral and city centre are a five-minute walk away. It has a contemporary pub-style restaurant, Charlie's Corner, so dinner can stay on site, and there is parking. Pets are welcome and family stays are well suited.

Mercure Metz Centre is a modern four-star hotel in the centre of Metz, near the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and I find its mix of comfort and dining practical for families. Rooms have private bathrooms, a TV, a telephone and a minibar, and free WiFi covers the hotel. The on-site restaurant, Emile & Lola, serves traditional French cuisine, and L'Atelier des Vins bar suits the adults. Pets are welcome.

I would recommend ibis Styles Metz Centre to families who want a practical hotel in the middle of Metz. The air-conditioned rooms have city views, a private bathroom, a TV and a work desk, and family rooms with sofa beds give extra space. There is an outdoor terrace, a bar, a coffee shop and free WiFi, and bicycles can be parked on site. Pets are welcome, which settles one question for families with a dog.

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Metz Centre occupies a former tobacco factory, a short walk from Saint-Vincent Church, and I find the industrial setting a distinctive base for families. Self-catering units come with kitchenettes and free WiFi, so simple meals are easy. Spa facilities are available on site, and pets are welcome. It is well placed for exploring the city centre of Metz on foot.

Hotel Bristol Metz Centre Gare offers family rooms near the station in central Metz, and for a family arriving by train I would see it as a simple, practical base. Rooms are en suite with free WiFi and a TV, a buffet breakfast is served every day, and the 24-hour reception handles late arrivals. Parking is public and nearby rather than on site, worth knowing if you drive. An 8.0 score over nearly 3,000 reviews is decent for a two-star.

I would recommend Residhome Metz Lorraine to families and pet owners who want an apartment rather than a hotel room. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and free wired internet. The residence is in the new amphitheatre quarter of Metz, close to the train station and the Parc de la Seille. On-site parking, a meeting room and laundry facilities make a longer stay easier to run.

Arriving by train with children is easy here: the hotel is a short walk from Metz station, in the Imperial district, and the city centre is also reachable on foot. Rooms keep a Belle Époque style, each with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. A buffet breakfast is served every day, and the 24-hour reception helps with late trains. The Centre Pompidou-Metz stands near the station too, which makes for an easy family outing.

A children's playground and an outdoor heated pool give the Novotel Metz Centre an edge for families staying in the historic centre of Metz. Rooms are spacious, air-conditioned and en suite, with a flat-screen TV and a small living area. On-site parking helps those arriving by car, the Novotel Café serves food through the day and room service covers tired evenings. Parents can use the fitness centre.

Campanile NATURE - Metz Technopôle is a three-star hotel in the Metz-Technopôle complex, 4 km from the city centre, on the banks of Lac Symphonie. Rooms are en suite with free WiFi and a welcome tray, and parking is free with easy access to the main roads. I find it a practical, quiet stop for families with a car who want a lakeside setting rather than the old town. Pets are welcome.

This ibis budget is a straightforward choice for a family arriving by car: free private parking, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and a buffet breakfast to start the day. The 24-hour reception is handy for late arrivals after a long drive, and the terrace gives a little outdoor space. Pets are accepted. It sits near the Metz Technopole, outside the historic centre, so plan to drive or take the bus into town.

A 17th-century building with 18th-century furnishings sets this hotel apart in Metz, and its riverside spot on the Moselle lets families walk into the historic centre. Four terraces give children room to stretch outside the bedroom. Rooms have a private bathroom, satellite TV and free WiFi, and the continental breakfast can be served in the room, handy with younger children. The 7.1 score points to a simple, character-led stay rather than polish.

Adams Hotel is about 5 kilometres from the centre of Metz, a location that works best for families travelling by car, helped by private parking on site. Family rooms are available, each room has a private bathroom, a TV and a desk, and free Wi-Fi is included. A buffet breakfast is served daily, and pets are welcome. I would see it as a simple, practical stopover rather than a base for walking the city, since the cathedral and old town need a drive.