12-14 Rue du Faubourg Saint Nicolas, 21200 Beaune

Hôtel Henry II Beaune Centre

Name: Hôtel Henry II Beaune Centre
Address: 12-14 Rue du Faubourg Saint Nicolas, Beaune, 21200, FR
Rating: 4.1

Hotel 4-star in Beaune

Presentation

Henry II Beaune Centre Hotel nestles on a quiet street in Faubourg Saint Nicolas, just a few minutes’ walk from the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hospices de Beaune. Part of the building is listed as a historic monument. You can feel it from the moment you walk in: exposed beams, old stone, and then, around the corner of a hallway, a more contemporary touch that balances the whole.

The 58 rooms are all different. Some embrace the Directoire style, with dark fabrics and period furniture. Others lean toward Belle Époque, with mouldings and antique mirrors. The newest ones opt for a more streamlined contemporary style. As you go up the floors, you quickly understand that each door hides a different decor, from single studios to suites with bathrobes and minibar. All are air-conditioned and soundproofed, a detail that matters when you are sleeping just above a busy street in the middle of tourist season.

In the morning, head to the breakfast room. The buffet is served between 6:30 am and 10:30 am and focuses on local products, bread, homemade jams and regional cured meats. One honest point to note: it is not included in the room rate. But for those who prefer to take their time, it can also be served in the room until noon, a comfortable option after an evening in the local cellars.

On the ground floor, Bar 1626 takes its name from the date the house was built. It offers a selection of Burgundy wines designed to accompany an aperitif platter, between two glasses of crémant. The atmosphere remains intimate, ideal for ending the evening after a stroll through old Beaune.

On the practical side, the hotel has a closed and monitored private garage, invaluable in a town where parking in the historic centre can sometimes be a puzzle. Spaces are limited and the maximum allowed height is 1.90 metres. It is better to reserve your spot in advance rather than hope for an available space on arrival.

The property also welcomes groups, with two meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 130 people, equipped for seminars or tastings organised with local partners. Dogs are accepted (the hotel is a Qualidog partner) and access is designed with people with reduced mobility in mind, lift included.

A good tip if you plan to enjoy Bar 1626: settle in before 7 pm. The room fills up quickly when the tasting groups return from their cellar tours.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Hearty breakfast with local products, organic bread and several kinds of jam. Buffet served until 10:30 am, practical for late risers.
Superior room of around 30 m2, comfortable bedding and tasteful decor, different from the neighbours’.
Warm welcome from the moment of arrival, the reception staff take the time to recommend cellar visits on foot.
Practical lift for luggage, hotel accessible by wheelchair despite the old building.
Central location, a three-minute walk from the Museum of Fine Arts and within walking distance of the main cellars.
Well soundproofed room despite the busy street below, you sleep peacefully even on a weekend evening.