“A very nice hotel with good breakfasts and nothing to complain about.”
Hotel · Paris, France
Novotel Paris Bercy
Novotel Paris Centre Bercy
A3.89 / 4.00
130 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2007–2026)
Group leaders: A (4 recent)Tour directors: A+ (4 recent)
What our travelers say
The Novotel Paris Bercy earns consistent, enthusiastic marks from the group leaders and tour directors who bring their travelers here, and two things come up again and again: the breakfast and the location. The morning spread draws genuine praise across multiple groups and multiple years — not just as a convenient fuel stop, but as a genuinely enjoyable start to a Paris day. The hotel sits in the Bercy district of the 12th arrondissement, a short walk from Gare de Lyon and eight minutes by metro (line 14) into the heart of the city. For groups moving on tight itineraries, that kind of transit access matters enormously, and our travelers consistently note it as a real operational advantage.
A couple of practical things are worth knowing before you arrive. Rooms on the park-facing side of the hotel can pick up noise on nights when there's a concert at the nearby Bercy sports arena — something tour directors have flagged as easy to manage simply by requesting a room on the opposite side when booking or at check-in. Groups traveling with students in triple-occupancy rooms should be aware that bed configurations occasionally include individual beds rather than standard arrangements; it's worth confirming specifics with the hotel ahead of time. One group leader also noted that luggage logistics for large parties during checkout could be smoother, so building a little extra time into your departure morning is sensible. None of these are dealbreakers — just the kind of honest heads-up that makes a trip run better.
Overall, the Novotel Paris Bercy is a strong fit for school groups and student tours looking for a clean, well-run four-star property with reliable access to central Paris. The renovated rooms, genuinely friendly staff, and standout breakfast make it a comfortable base, while the Bercy Village neighborhood gives travelers a low-key slice of local Paris life that feels a bit removed from the tourist scrum closer to the center. Groups that value logistical ease — especially those arriving or departing via Gare de Lyon — will find this property particularly well-suited to their needs.
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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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