Best Western Premier Hotel de la Paix

Hotel de la Paix – Reims, France If you’re riding into Reims — on two wheels, four wheels, or sheer stubborn willpower — and you want a place that feels like you’ve earned it, the Hotel de la Paix is where you land. New, clean, and tucked just far enough off the main drag to be quiet, but close enough to the cathedral that you can stroll there before your coffee cools. There’s safe, underground garage parking — a blessing if your bike’s loaded like a pack mule and you’ve been eyeing every stranger like they might want your panniers. The manager himself met us at check-in. Not the bored smile-and-pass-you-a-key kind of welcome, but the genuine, “Glad you made it” kind. Rooms? The standard ones aren’t sprawling, but who cares? They’re spotless, the showers could wake the dead, and the air conditioning — while it likes to take a nap after a few hours — will keep you sane through the worst of a French summer. Breakfast is worth waking up for. Proper coffee, proper food. The courtyard out back is a small miracle: quiet, shaded, and the kind of place you’d happily linger over a second espresso while plotting your day. Two restaurants on site if you can’t be bothered to wander, but the neighborhood has plenty worth exploring. Reims itself is easy to get in and out of, which is saying something for a city with Champagne coursing through its veins. Motorcycle gear, travel dust, helmet hair — none of it matters here. You’re welcomed like an old friend. Next time I’m in Reims, I’m not “looking for accommodation.” I’m going back to the Hotel de la Paix.

Having arrived at the hotel on motorbikes with secure underground parking, we asked if it was possible to upgrade our room as the room we had booked was quite small. The Manager was extremely helpful and although the hotel was fully booked, we were able to pay for an upgrade to the only suite which was available which was stunning. The hotel location was perfect for restaurants and bars. We ate in the hotel on the first evening which was superb. All the staff we engaged with were very knowledgeable and helpful and went out of their way to help and advise. One of the best hotels we have stayed in - attention to detail is fabulous and I would highly recommend.

The hotel is easy to find off the motorway and with its own car park and central location it was ideal. The Notre Dam cathedral is a 5 minute walk away and the seemingly car free city centre is a delight. The staff are all excellent and English speaking too. The bar area is very comfortable and relaxed and (not surprisingly) has a vast choice of champagne as well as the usual bar offerings.

Location in the centre of town, parking on site, pet allowed, fridge & safe in room, quiet room, really comfortable bed & pillows, separate toilet, swimming pool. Son & grandson enjoyed the variety at breakfast.

Location was perfect - easy reach of Cathedral, restaurants and other sights. Room was clean and comfortable, with a good bathroom and a fridge. Breakfast was good - we mostly had fruit salad, yoghurt, croissants, French bread and cheese. All staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. The pool was quite small, about 7.5m long, but not crowded, and open 7am to 10pm. Sauna was a good temperature, though not switched on when I visited at 7:20am.