Avenue Charles De Gaulle, 21200 Beaune

Mercure Beaune Centre

Name: Mercure Beaune Centre
Address: Avenue Charles De Gaulle, Beaune, 21200, FR
Price range: 94 EUR
Rating: 4.15

Hotel-restaurant 4-star with pool in Beaune

Presentation

Mercure Beaune Centre overlooks a park, just a stone’s throw from the ramparts that enclose old Beaune. People often arrive by car; the free, secure parking lot fills up quickly at the end of the day, charging stations included.

From the moment you step inside, wine is everywhere. Warm-toned paintings above the beds, furnishings in shades of beige and burgundy. Director Médéric Fauchille has clearly taken care with every lounge in this spirit, without overdoing it.

On the ground floor, the M7 Restaurant and its bar open onto several terraces. It serves seasonal cuisine, mostly traditional, with a few touches from elsewhere. Lunch service runs from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., worth noting if you return late from a tasting. Outside these hours, there is still the bar (open continuously) or room service.

Going up the floors, the 107 rooms embrace simple comfort, with shades of ecru beige, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a hair dryer. In the suites and privilege rooms, the minibar is complimentary, a nice perk after a day on the wine route. Classic rooms and suites are accessible to guests with reduced mobility.

In the morning, the buffet is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., with an express option for those with an early train. On Sundays, brunch.

For relaxation, the heated bioclimatic pergola overlooks the outdoor pool, which is also heated but only open during the summer season. Worth checking before booking in the middle of winter, as the pool is then closed. The patio and terrace benefit from the wooded park in the background.

The hotel also caters to business travelers, with nine meeting rooms, the largest measuring 120 m² and accommodating up to 150 people in a conference setup. A dedicated contact person oversees each event from start to finish.

As for the location, to be honest, you are not staying within the walls. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes on foot to reach the Hospices de Beaune or the Burgundy Wine City, crossing the park and then the ramparts. Nothing too difficult on foot, but it is not right next door to the Burgundy Wine Museum or the Place de la Halle. On the plus side, the A6 motorway is 5 minutes away, handy for visiting the surrounding wine estates in succession.

By the fireplace in winter, under the pergola in summer, the lounge changes its face with the season.

One final tip: if the weather allows, a drink by the pool just before dinner service at the M7 is a great time of day; the light falls nicely over the park at that hour.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Well-located hotel, just a few minutes’ walk from the Hospices. The car stays in the free on-site parking, which makes all the difference for visiting on foot afterward.
Recently renovated room, comfortable bedding, clean and well-designed bathroom. The beige tones create a cozy feel.
Friendly, professional welcome at reception; they clearly explained the restaurant hours and offered room service without any issue.
Generous breakfast, varied buffet in the morning with a nice selection of local cheeses. The express option is very useful when you’re in a hurry.
Dinner on the terrace by the pool, pleasant service, relaxing setting at the end of the day.
Free parking and motorway exit two minutes away, convenient for visiting several wine estates خلال the day.