Route de Montagny, 21200 Beaune

Premiere Classe Beaune

Name: Premiere Classe Beaune
Address: Route de Montagny, Beaune, 21200, FR
Price range: 43 EUR
Rating: 3.5

Hotel-restaurant 1-star in Beaune

Presentation

Première Classe Beaune is located at exit 24.1 of the A6 motorway, heading toward Montagny-lès-Beaune, four kilometers from the historic center. It is almost always reached by car, often after several hours on the road from Paris or Lyon. The building stands out against a backdrop of vineyards, low and rectangular, with a lit parking lot where an electric charging station awaits vehicles that need it.

The reception never closes. Twenty-four hours a day, someone answers in French, English, German, Spanish, Dutch, or Ukrainian. After midnight, late arrivals are redirected to the reception of the neighboring Campanile, a detail worth noting so as not to be left stranded on a late evening on the wine route.

The rooms have been completely renovated, from floor to ceiling. They feature careful bedding, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, air conditioning, and a flat-screen television. On the headboard, two USB outlets make it possible to charge a phone without unplugging the bedside lamp, a recent addition that makes life easier at the end of the day. The so-called essential rooms remain compact, designed for one or two people on a quick stopover rather than for a long stay. Those traveling with family will prefer the larger rooms, which can accommodate up to five people. It is also worth noting that the hotel spans two floors without an elevator, something to keep in mind if the luggage is heavy or if one prefers a ground-floor room (accessible rooms for people with reduced mobility are available and are indicated at the time of booking).

On the ground floor, the restaurant serves regional-inspired cuisine, with the same menu as the adjoining Campanile. In winter, raclette warms the dining room. In summer, the barbecue is set up on the terrace, the very one where guests can enjoy Beaune’s climate at the end of a meal. In the morning, the buffet is served between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m., for an extra charge, in a modern and pleasant dining room.

On departure, the Hospices de Beaune are less than five minutes away by car. The glazed tile roofs can be seen from afar. The inner courtyard in the Burgundian-Flemish style is worth lingering over, as is the 15th-century wine cellar visited downstairs. The Basilica of Notre-Dame completes the visit with its stained glass windows and tapestries. For those who want some fresh air, Square des Lions and Bouzaise Park offer a green break just a few minutes away.

A tip for the morning of departure, before getting back on the road: the parking lot fills up quickly after 8 a.m., so it is better to move the car a little earlier if the charging station is being used by another guest.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Two USB outlets directly on the headboard, practical for charging the phone without unplugging the night light.
Reception open all night, efficient staff even for an arrival after midnight.
Just a stone’s throw from the motorway but rather quiet room once the window is closed.
Generous breakfast buffet, served from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enough to keep you going until lunch.
Accessible room with a truly spacious bathroom, appreciated for moving around with a wheelchair.
Gated parking at night with an electric charging station, useful for setting off in the morning without detours.