Stays in Reims

Family rooms and an outdoor play area make Domaine les Crayères a rare five-star address that plans for children rather than simply tolerating them. Parents can book the tennis court or sit on the sun terrace overlooking the garden. The 24-hour front desk and the concierge handle practical requests, and pets are accepted too. I would book it for a calm, polished break in Reims rather than for a quick budget stopover.

Best Western Premier Hotel de la Paix gives families a central base in Reims with an indoor pool, which children appreciate after a day of sightseeing or a long drive. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with a minibar, and the sun terrace adds some outdoor space. The Convention Centre is 500 metres away and the shops are a short walk, so parents can explore the centre on foot. Pets are accepted too.

Hôtel Akena Reims Bezannes is a calm base for families arriving by car, with free private parking and a 24-hour front desk for late check-ins. Rooms are modern, with a flat-screen TV, and the buffet breakfast is followed by snacks and drinks available all day, handy for hungry children between outings. The sun terrace offers some outdoor space, and pets are welcome. The hotel is in the Bezannes business park, about a 10-minute drive from central Reims.

I would book the greet Hotel Reims Tinqueux for a family that needs a proper family room on the western edge of Reims. Family rooms come with private bathrooms, carpeted floors and TVs. A garden and a sun terrace give children space outside after a day of sightseeing in Reims, and parents can sit at the bar. A buffet breakfast is served every day, free WiFi covers the whole hotel, and pets are welcome.

I would book the Hyatt Centric Reims for a family that wants a modern, central base to explore Reims on foot. Family rooms have private bathrooms, a minibar and free WiFi, with views over the city or the river; I would ask for the river side. The restaurant serves French cuisine, so dinner stays easy, and there is a bar and an outdoor seating area. Parents can use the sauna, and pets are welcome.

A fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine in each renovated apartment make Les Appartements Porte Mars practical for families visiting Reims. Every unit has a balcony and a private bathroom, streaming services help in the evening, and families and pets are both welcome. Reims Cathedral and the Opera House are a short walk away, and the train station is easy to reach, so a car is not essential. An EV charging station is available for those who drive. I would suggest it for a central family base.

La Caserne Chanzy faces Reims Cathedral, and some rooms look straight onto its façade, a view children tend to remember. The five-star, part of the Autograph Collection, has a spa, a gym and a restaurant, so a rainy afternoon can be spent on site. Rooms have private bathrooms, coffee machines and free WiFi, reception is open 24 hours, Reims train station is a short walk away and pets are welcome.

Grand Hôtel Des Templiers has an indoor swimming pool, and I find that a strong reason for families to choose it in Reims, where a grey afternoon is common outside summer. The city centre is a short walk away, private parking on site suits those arriving by car, and the rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed for a good night's sleep. Parents can use the sauna or sit on the outdoor terrace, and pets are accepted.

I would choose Quality Aparthotel Reims Saint-Thomas for a family or pet-friendly stay where cooking is useful. Each unit has a well-equipped kitchenette, a refrigerator and a work desk, and Wi-Fi is free. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily. Private parking on site is paid, and luggage storage and full-day security are also provided, which helps on arrival and departure days.

Continental Hotel occupies a 19th-century mansion on a pedestrian street in central Reims, 250 metres from the train station, so families arriving by rail can walk in with their luggage. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, with a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and free WiFi. A spa is available to guests, the restaurant looks over the city and the lounge bar suits a quiet drink once the children are asleep.

Quality Aparthotel Reims Les Capucins suits families who like the freedom of an apartment in central Reims. Each unit has a well-equipped kitchenette, so you can prepare breakfast or a simple dinner, plus a work desk and a TV. A lift helps with pushchairs and luggage, and the luggage storage is useful on arrival and departure days. Private parking is available on site for a fee, and pets are welcome too.

Radisson Hotel Reims is a central four-star I would suggest to families who want comfort close to the sights: Notre-Dame Cathedral, where French kings were crowned, is within easy reach. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps children sleep in the city centre. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, the sun terrace gives everyone a spot outside, and parents can use the fitness centre and bar. The hotel is family-friendly and accepts pets.

Novotel Suites Reims Centre offers spacious suites with private bathrooms, which gives families more room than a standard hotel room. It is a short walk from the TGV station and from the city centre, where the cathedral is the visit children remember most. Each suite has an espresso machine and free WiFi, there is a fitness room on site, and both families and pets are welcome.

Golden Tulip Reims Bezannes is a strong pick for families, with an outdoor pool open all year, a games room for rainy afternoons and air-conditioned family rooms. Parents can use the sauna, the fitness room or the sun terrace while children swim. The restaurant and coffee shop with outdoor seating keep meals simple, and the continental buffet breakfast includes local specialities. Pets are welcome. Bezannes sits on the edge of Reims, so the cathedral is a drive away.

Appart'City Classic Reims Parc des Expositions gives families the freedom of an apartment, with a well-equipped kitchenette in every unit for simple meals with children. The varied daily breakfast includes gluten-free options, useful for families with dietary needs, and pets are welcome. The aparthotel sits near the Exhibition Centre, a short drive from the cathedral and the historic centre of Reims, so a car makes sightseeing easier.

I would choose B&B Hotel Reims Tinqueux for a Champagne trip by car, as it is just outside Reims, in Tinqueux. The rooms are contemporary with modern amenities. The hotel has a fitness centre, a sauna and a wellness area, which is a pleasant extra after a day of visits. A buffet breakfast is served daily and there is a bar. Pets are welcome.

Logis Hôtel Au Tambour has family rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms, which keeps everyone in one space. In warmer months the seasonal outdoor pool and sun terrace give children something to look forward to between visits to Reims. Parents will appreciate the bar, the coffee shop and the daily continental buffet breakfast, and pets are welcome. Bicycle parking is a plus for active families. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 over more than 2,000 reviews.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reims - Rives de Vesle has air-conditioned family rooms with kitchenettes and city views, so families can prepare snacks and simple meals. The continental buffet breakfast features local specialities and includes a child-friendly option. Parents can use the fitness centre, the spa and thalasso facility, the sun terrace and the bar, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across more than 1,800 reviews.

An indoor swimming pool is the first thing families will notice at DOMITYS - Les Hautes Feuilles in Reims, a useful option on cool days. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom and a balcony, so children's meals are easy to prepare. Parents can use the spa, the sauna and the fitness centre, while the garden and sun terrace give everyone space outside. The traditional restaurant serves French cuisine at lunch and dinner. I would suggest it to families on longer stays in Reims.

ibis budget Reims Thillois is a simple, good-value stop for families driving through Champagne, with the A4 and A26 motorways close by and free parking on site. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, and the buffet breakfast gets everyone ready for a day of visits. Pets are accepted. The hotel stands in Thillois, about 5 km from Reims, and the cathedral is 6 km away, so a car is needed to reach the city sights.

I would book Hôtel Porte Mars for a family arriving in Reims by train: the station is a short walk away and Boulingrin tram stop is about a minute from the door, so getting around without a car is simple. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, which helps children sleep in a central location. A buffet breakfast is available before a day of sightseeing, and the main attractions and restaurants are within easy reach. Pets are accepted.

Novotel Reims Tinqueux is in Tinqueux, just outside Reims, with spacious air-conditioned rooms set in green surroundings. Families get room to spread out, a seasonal outdoor pool for warm days, and an on-site restaurant and bar, so there is no need to go out for dinner with tired children. Pets are welcome, and the location works well for trips around the Champagne region. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across more than 2,100 reviews.

B&B HOTEL Reims Croix Blandin offers family rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms and free WiFi, so everyone can share one space. Free on-site private parking makes arriving by car easy, and a lift helps with luggage and pushchairs. The continental buffet breakfast includes gluten-free options, useful for families with dietary needs. Private check-in and check-out and daily housekeeping keep things simple. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across more than 1,800 reviews.

I would choose this ibis for a Champagne trip by car, as it is in Tinqueux, a short drive from Reims Cathedral and the convention centre. Rooms are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi covers the property. The restaurant specialises in grilled dishes, and there is a bar and a terrace to sit out on. Pets are welcome, so a dog can join the trip.

Holiday Inn Reims Centre by IHG is in the historic centre of Reims, 350 metres from the Convention Centre, behind an Art Deco facade. What I would point out to families is the panoramic restaurant and bar, which serves Italian specialities with views of the cathedral: pasta and a view tend to please everyone. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and pets are accepted. Guests rate this four-star 8.1 across 2,378 reviews.

Studios and apartments with kitchenettes make the Appart'City Confort Reims Centre a flexible choice for families who prefer cooking to eating out every night. The location is central, 500 metres from Notre-Dame Cathedral, so the city's main sight is a short walk even with young children. For mornings off, I would mention the varied breakfast, which includes gluten-free options and local products. Accommodation is modern, and pets are accepted.

Sure Hotel by Best Western Reims Nord has a children's playground, which makes evenings easier for families with young kids. Rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi, and the continental breakfast can be served in the room. The bar offers parents a quiet drink, and pets are accepted. The hotel lies in northern Reims, so plan a short drive to the cathedral.

Residhome Reims Centre is an aparthotel 200 metres from the train station, with Reims Cathedral and the convention centre a short walk away. Families stay in studios with kitchenettes, which makes simple meals and early dinners easy. Laundry facilities help on longer trips, the reception is open 24 hours for late arrivals, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across nearly 1,900 reviews, a fair score for a practical central base.

I would point families arriving in Reims by train to Hôtel Azur: the SNCF station is a short walk away, as are the main sights of the city centre, so the car can stay at home. Breakfast is served daily, and in summer it can be taken on the garden patio, a calm start before visiting the cathedral. Only some rooms have air conditioning, so families travelling in summer should request one. Free WiFi throughout.

B&B HOTEL Reims Bezannes is a handy base for families travelling by train, close to the Champagne-Ardenne TGV station. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, the 24-hour reception helps with late trains, and breakfast is served daily in the communal lounge. A restaurant next door saves a search for dinner with tired children, and pets are welcome. Bezannes lies about 6 km from central Reims, so plan a short drive or ride to the cathedral.