“Conveniently located near metro lines and Gare de Lyon. Note that concerts at nearby Bercy can be noisy for park-facing rooms at night. Requesting a room change away from that side resolves the issue easily.”
Hotel · Paris, France
Novotel Paris Bercy
Novotel Paris Centre Bercy
A3.82 / 4.00
128 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2007–2025)
Group leaders: A (3 recent)Tour directors: A+ (3 recent)
What our travelers say
The Novotel Paris Bercy earns its stripes on two fronts that matter most to group travel: location and mornings. Group leaders and tour directors returning from multiple programs consistently point to the breakfast buffet as a genuine highlight — not just adequate fuel before a full day of sightseeing, but something travelers actually look forward to. The recently renovated rooms are reported as clean and comfortable, and the spacious common areas have proven genuinely useful for group logistics, giving tour directors a practical space to gather everyone for briefings, distribute tickets, or run through the day's itinerary without crowding a hallway.
On location, the hotel sits in the redeveloped Bercy district on the east side of Paris — a quieter residential feel than the city center, but by no means remote. Gare de Lyon is about an eight-minute walk, which makes arrival and departure days straightforward for groups moving with luggage. Metro line 14 puts the heart of Paris within a short ride. One thing worth knowing: the arena nearby hosts major concerts and events, and rooms facing the park can pick up noise on those nights. Tour directors note that a simple room reassignment takes care of it, so it's worth flagging at check-in if a big event is scheduled during your stay. Groups should also anticipate coordinating luggage procedures during checkout — something a bit of advance communication with the front desk tends to smooth out.
This hotel works especially well for mid-size to larger student groups who need reliable infrastructure — consistent breakfast service, room for group gatherings, and transit connections that keep the day moving — without the chaos of a property right in the tourist thick of things. If your group is based in Paris for several nights and needs a dependable, well-maintained base to return to each evening, the Bercy Novotel delivers that without much drama.
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About this property
<p>151 rooms totally renovated with the new Novotel room. Restaurant, bar, 6 meeting rooms. Situated in the new district of east Paris near Bercy Village opposite to the Paris Bercy Sports Centre (POPB). 8 min walking distance from Gare de Lyon station and8 min by metro (line 14) from the centre of Paris.</p>
- Address: 85 Rue de Bercy, 75012
- Phone: +33 1 43 42 30 00
- Rating: 4 stars
- Rooms: 151
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85 Rue de Bercy, 75012
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