Historic hotels · Reims
Historic Hotels and Heritage Bases in Reims
Reims is where French kings were crowned for centuries, in Notre-Dame Cathedral beside the Palace of Tau, and the city rebuilt after the First World War with a wave of Art Deco façades. On this page I separate the stays that carry part of that heritage from the practical bases that simply give access to it. Continental Hotel occupies a 19th-century mansion on a pedestrian street 250 metres from the train station, and Holiday Inn Reims Centre sits behind an Art Deco façade with views of the cathedral. The others are modern addresses on the edge of town, useful for drivers and families.
The coronation city of French kings, with a Gothic cathedral, Roman remains, Art Deco streets rebuilt after 1918 and champagne cellars beneath its hills.
Updated October 15, 2026
Sleeping in the coronation city
The cathedral, the Palace of Tau, the Porte de Mars and the champagne houses of Saint-Nicaise hill are the reasons people come to Reims. A historic-centre address lets you walk between them, while the outer hotels on this list suit visitors with a car who plan to tour the Champagne vineyards as well.
If you want the building itself to belong to Reims' past, Continental Hotel is the clearest choice on this page. It occupies a 19th-century mansion on a pedestrian street in the centre, 250 metres from Reims train station, and pairs that setting with air-conditioned rooms, a lounge bar, a restaurant with city views and a spa and thalassotherapy centre. It is rated 8.5 across more than 1,100 reviews. From there the cathedral and the Palace of Tau are an easy walk through the shopping streets, and the TGV from Paris arrives a few minutes away, which makes it my pick for a first visit without a car.
Reims was heavily damaged in the First World War and rebuilt in the 1920s, which is why Art Deco is as much a part of its heritage as the Gothic cathedral. Holiday Inn Reims Centre by IHG reflects that layer: it has an Art Deco façade in the historic centre, 350 metres from the Convention Centre, and the city's only panoramic restaurant and bar, with Italian specialities and views of Notre-Dame Cathedral. It is rated 8.1 across nearly 2,400 reviews and accepts pets. I would choose it for a short stay centred on the cathedral, the Carnegie Library district and evening views over the rooftops.
Several stays on this list are not historic at all, and I prefer to say so. Appart'City Classic Reims Parc des Expositions, Sure Hotel by Best Western Reims Nord and ibis budget Reims Thillois are modern hotels on the outskirts, chosen here as practical bases rather than for character. Ibis budget Reims Thillois, 5 km from the city and 6 km from the cathedral, has free parking and quick access to the A4 and A26 motorways, while Sure Hotel Reims Nord adds a children's playground. They suit drivers who split their days between Reims' monuments and the Champagne hillsides.
For a longer stay or a family trip, an apartment can work better than a hotel room. Les Appartements Porte Mars Reims Gare Centre are renovated units near the station, each with a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony, washing machines and streaming services, and they hold the highest rating on this page at 8.7. The name refers to the Porte de Mars, the Roman triumphal arch that still stands near the station, a reminder that Reims was an important city long before its cathedral. From this base you can walk to the Basilica of Saint-Remi or take a tour of the champagne cellars.
A traveler's take
My recommendation for a heritage weekend in Reims is Continental Hotel: it occupies a 19th-century mansion on a pedestrian street, is rated 8.5 and sits 250 metres from the train station. I would walk from there to Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Palace of Tau, then book a visit to one of the champagne houses on Saint-Nicaise hill. Families with a car would do better at Les Appartements Porte Mars, rated 8.7.
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Les Appartements Porte Mars Reims Gare Centre
Renovated apartments with balconies, kitchens, and a central Reims location
Why guests love itA 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.
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Continental Hotel
Elegant 19th-century mansion with spa, city views, and a central Reims location
Why guests love itContinental 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.
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Appart'City Classic Reims Parc des Expositions
Self-catering apartments near Reims Exhibition Centre with easy city access
Why guests love itAppart'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.
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ibis budget Reims Thillois
Budget-friendly stay near Reims with easy motorway access
Why guests love itibis 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.
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Holiday Inn Reims Centre by IHG
Panoramic restaurant with cathedral views in the historic centre
Why guests love itHoliday 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.
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Reims Nord
Family and pet-friendly hotel in northern Reims with a children's playground
Why guests love itSure 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.
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Local tips
- 1Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Palace of Tau on the same morning: the palace, next door, holds the cathedral treasury and explains the coronation ceremonies.
- 2Look for the Art Deco façades and the Carnegie Library near the cathedral, built during the reconstruction after the First World War.
- 3Book champagne cellar tours on Saint-Nicaise hill ahead of time, especially at weekends; the hillsides, houses and cellars are listed by UNESCO.
- 4Walk past the Porte de Mars, the Roman arch near the train station, which is free to see and close to several listed stays.
- 5If you arrive by car, a hotel such as ibis budget Reims Thillois avoids parking in the centre and gives fast access to the A4 and A26.
- 6Leave time for the Basilica of Saint-Remi, south of the centre; it is part of the same UNESCO listing as the cathedral and is far quieter.
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Historic hotels · Reims
Continental Hotel is the clearest example: it occupies a 19th-century mansion on a pedestrian street in the centre of Reims, 250 metres from the train station. Holiday Inn Reims Centre has an Art Deco façade in the historic centre, a reminder of the city's reconstruction after the First World War.