Stays in Orléans

I would book the Best Western Plus Hotel Saint-Roch for a family coming to Orléans for a concert at the Zénith or an event at the Parc des Expos, both nearby. Family rooms are air-conditioned and come with bathrobes and free WiFi. A modern restaurant serves French cuisine, so dinner can stay on site, and a sun terrace and a bar round off the evening. The Botanical Garden is easy to reach, and pets are welcome.

I like the Hôtel de l'Abeille for its early 20th-century building and its place in a pedestrian area of central Orléans. Rooms are spread over four floors, reached by stairs, and each has its own decor, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. There is a garden and a solarium on the top floor. Fans are provided in every room.

Frenchdoor Orléans Cloître is a recently renovated aparthotel in central Orléans, and every unit has a kitchenette and a washing machine, which makes a longer stay with children far easier. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a private bathroom, a TV and free WiFi. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning for days without cooking, and the front desk is open 24 hours for late arrivals.

Empreinte Hotel & Spa is the Orléans boutique hotel I would suggest to families who want comfort by the water: it stands on the banks of the Loire, ideal for an evening walk with children. Rooms have a bathtub or a walk-in shower, useful at bath time for little ones, along with a minibar and courtesy tray. Junior Suites and Suites add a balneotherapy bath and river views, and parents can enjoy the wellness facilities.

Hôtel d'Orléans is in the historic centre, a short walk from the Maison de Jeanne d'Arc and the Place du Martroi, so the main sights of Orléans can be covered on foot with children. Rooms are modern, soundproofed and air-conditioned, with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom. Breakfast is served every day and can be brought to the room, which makes slow mornings with younger children easier.

I would choose Frenchdoor Orléans Fernand for a family stay with some space to spread out. The family rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with private bathrooms. Guests share a kitchen, a lounge, a coffee shop, a garden and a sun terrace, which gives children and parents room to settle. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, and the station and Hôtel Groslot are close.

Novotel Orléans Centre Gare is a modern four-star near the Gare d'Orléans, and its indoor swimming pool is a year-round treat for children whatever the weather. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free WiFi. Adults can use the sauna and fitness centre, and the terrace, restaurant and coffee shop keep meals simple, with local specialities at breakfast. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across more than 1,900 reviews.

Frenchdoor Orléans 7 Dormants offers air-conditioned apartments near the Maison de Jeanne d'Arc and Orléans Cathedral, so the main sights of the city are a walk away for families. Apartments have private bathrooms, city views and free WiFi, and a shared kitchen lets you prepare simple meals for the children. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, and the front desk is open 24 hours for late arrivals.

Urban Jungle Hôtel is a central Orléans option I would give families arriving by train, since the station and the République tram stop are a short walk away. With 33 rooms served by a lift, moving a stroller or luggage upstairs is easy. Rooms have private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, and the buffet breakfast is served daily. There is no on-site parking, but guests get a reduced rate at a nearby public car park.

I like Hôtel Marguerite for families who want to discover Orléans on foot. The house of Joan of Arc is only 200 metres away, a good way to bring the city's history to life for children, the Loire riverbanks are 150 metres from the door, and the cathedral is about ten minutes' walk. Rooms have private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, and a continental breakfast is served daily. It is a simple three-star with no pool.

Escale Oceania Orléans stands on the banks of the Loire, close to the city centre, which makes riverside walks with children easy. Rooms are modern, with an en suite shower and a TV, and the full buffet breakfast can be served in the room, a real help with young children on slow mornings. The lounge bar with armchairs gives parents a quiet corner, a 24-hour front desk covers late arrivals, and public parking is available on site.

Frenchdoor Orléans Arago is an aparthotel I would suggest to families who like a bit of independence. The shared kitchen lets parents prepare simple meals for children, and the sun terrace, garden and outdoor seating give everyone space outside. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, housekeeping is daily, and a continental buffet breakfast is served. Paid private parking on site suits families arriving by car. There is no pool listed.

Appart'City Confort Orléans gives families a self-catering base in central Orléans, 650 metres from the train station. Each studio or apartment has a kitchenette, handy for simple meals with children, and soundproofing keeps nights calm. The daily buffet breakfast offers breads, pastries, fresh fruit and gluten-free options, useful for families with dietary needs, and pets are welcome. The cathedral and the old streets are within walking distance.

Novotel Orléans Chemins de Sologne sits in a large park 15 minutes south of central Orléans, which gives families plenty of outdoor space. Children have a playground and an outdoor swimming pool, and there is a tennis court for a game together. Rooms have private bathrooms and free WiFi, and the restaurant and bar mean no need to drive out for dinner. Free private parking makes arriving by car simple. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across more than 1,800 reviews.

Each apartment at Adagio Access Orléans has an equipped kitchen, and I find that the main argument for families: meals for children can follow their own timetable. Private parking on site suits those arriving by car, the tram links the aparthotel to the city centre, and a lift serves the apartments, which helps with strollers. Apartments are air-conditioned with a seating area, and a buffet breakfast is available daily. There is no pool or play area listed.

Mercure Orléans Centre Bords de Loire is a hotel I would suggest to families who come by car and want to stay in the city centre: secure outdoor and covered parking avoids the hunt for a space. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, and many look out over the Loire, a pleasant view for children at breakfast. The on-site restaurant saves searching for dinner after a day out, and parents get free access to the fitness room.

Le Bannier Hotel Restaurant is a two-star address in central Orléans where the on-site restaurant is the main help for families: dinner is sorted without crossing town with tired children. Rooms have private bathrooms, WiFi is free, there is a bar, and luggage storage is useful on arrival or departure days. Pets are welcome too. A 7.8 score from 135 reviews points to a simple, honest stay rather than a family resort.

Urban Style Hôtel des Cèdres is a short walk from the historic centre of Orléans and the train station, yet offers a calm setting with a flowered garden and a furnished veranda where children can relax after sightseeing. Rooms have an LCD TV, a private bathroom and free WiFi. A buffet breakfast is served daily, bike storage is available for cycling families, and pets are welcome.

Hotel Saint-Aignan is in central Orléans, a short walk from the SNCF station and the cathedral, with the banks of the Loire about ten minutes away on foot, a pleasant evening walk with children. Rooms are spacious and individually decorated, with free WiFi, and the terrace is a calm spot to rest. A buffet breakfast is served daily, and pets are welcome on trips through the Loire Valley.

I would consider this aparthotel for a family or a longer stay in Orléans, when a studio or apartment is more useful than a standard room. It stands in the historic district, close to the theatre, restaurants, Place du Martroi and the train station. The atmosphere is warm and functional rather than grand. Self-catering space helps with children, though full hotel services are more limited than in a classic hotel.

I would choose this Campanile for a simple family stop in central Orléans. It stands in a pedestrianised area, so the surroundings are calmer than a main road. Rooms are en suite with a TV and free Wi-Fi, and family rooms are available. Bicycle storage is on site, which helps cyclists, and pets are welcome. The main city sights are close.

Families travelling by train will find the Logis Hôtel Saint Martin easy to reach: it is 200 metres from Orléans SNCF station, and the cathedral is 600 metres away on foot. Rooms are modern and soundproofed, with free Wi-Fi. In warm weather, the buffet breakfast is served on the terrace, a pleasant way to start a day of sightseeing. The hotel is suitable for families and accepts pets. Facilities are simple, so plan days in town.

Six hundred metres from the centre of Orléans, the B&B Hotel Orléans Centre Foch is a budget base I would suggest to families who like to cycle, since trails start nearby. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with modern decor and a flat-screen TV, which helps children sleep in town. The daily buffet breakfast features local pastries, a good start before a ride or a walk into the centre, and pets are welcome.

Jackotel is a simple two-star in Orléans near the Maison de Jeanne d'Arc, a good first stop for families learning about the city's most famous figure. Rooms have private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, and family-friendly options are available. Free parking makes arriving by car easy, and the front desk is open 24 hours for late arrivals. Pets are welcome. Guests rate it 7.5 out of 10 across nearly 1,800 reviews.

Best Western Hôtel d'Arc is close to the Gare d'Orléans, the Maison de Jeanne d'Arc and the Place du Martroi, so families arriving by train can reach the old town on foot. Family rooms are air-conditioned and come with bathrobes, a tea and coffee maker and a minibar, useful for snacks and drinks between visits. WiFi is free, the front desk is open 24 hours and pets are accepted.

Spacious guest rooms are the first thing I would mention to families at the FH Confort Hotel Orléans Co'met, useful when sharing with children. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi keep a car trip simple, and the on-site restaurant serves French cuisine with local wine, so dinner can stay in the hotel. The bar and lounge give parents a place to relax. The hotel is close to the Zénith and the Parc des Expositions, a short drive from the centre, and pets are welcome.

Campanile Orléans La Source suits families who want a calm, practical night rather than a central address. The hotel sits in a green setting a few minutes from the centre of Orléans and from the edge of the Sologne forests, which gives children space for an outing. The breakfast buffet keeps mornings simple, pets are allowed in the rooms and WiFi is free. A 7.2 score across nearly 1,400 reviews points to a functional chain stay, not a destination in itself.

Appart'hôtel Odalys City Orléans Centre offers soundproofed studios with a kitchenette, a seating area and free WiFi, a practical set-up for families who want to prepare their own meals. It is 700 metres from the historic centre, so the Maison de Jeanne d'Arc and Sainte-Croix Cathedral are a short walk with children. A fitness centre and a laundry service are available, and pets are welcome.

Ibis budget Orléans Sud Comet is a practical stop for families attending a show at the Orléans Zenith, 900 metres away. Rooms are contemporary, with an en suite shower room and a flat-screen TV, and the buffet breakfast gets everyone fed before the day starts. Several restaurants sit nearby for dinner, and pets are accepted. The Zenith tram stop makes trips into central Orléans simple, and the banks of the Loire are about 2 km away.