Mercure Valence
Rhone-side pool and cycle path, minutes from the old town and the A7
Superb · 1858 reviews
About this stay
The renovation shows in rooms that feel current rather than dated, but the setting does most of the work: the viaRhona path runs right past the door, so a morning ride along the Rhone is as easy as stepping outside, and the historic centre is three minutes away by car for evenings among the cathedral and market streets. The outdoor pool and two restaurants, including Popote for casual local snacks and Courtepaille for grilled meat, cover most meals without needing to leave the grounds, while free private and secure parking removes one more thing to plan around for anyone arriving by car off the A7. Guests arriving without a car will still find the location workable, since the A7 exit and the historic centre both sit a short taxi ride away rather than requiring a long drive.
- Outdoor pool
- Two restaurants
- Free secure parking
- Air-conditioned rooms
Our take
I would choose the Mercure Valence for its position beside the viaRhona cycle path, three minutes from both the A7 and the historic centre. The four-star has been freshly renovated, with an outdoor pool, two restaurants and free secure parking. Rooms are air-conditioned and have a safe. Lyon and Grenoble are within easy reach by car, and the TGV runs to Paris. A 7.7 score from 1,858 reviews is fair rather than outstanding.
- ✓Bring a bike or rent one locally to make the most of the viaRhona path right outside
- ✓Book the pool-facing rooms if travelling in summer, since the outdoor pool is the hotel's strongest amenity
- ✓Drive the three minutes into the historic centre for dinner rather than relying only on the two on-site restaurants
Why we love it
- Direct access to the viaRhona cycle path along the Rhone
- Three minutes from Valence's historic centre and the A7
- Outdoor pool with two on-site restaurants
- Free private and secure on-site parking
Why guests love itMercure Valence is a freshly renovated four-star beside the viaRhona cycle path, three minutes from the A7 and from Valence's historic centre. The outdoor pool gives children a reward after a day on the road or the bike, and two restaurants keep dinner simple. Rooms are air-conditioned with a safe and a private bathroom, and free secure parking suits families with cars or bikes. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across more than 1,800 reviews.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 1858 reviews