ibis Styles Melun

The ibis Styles Melun is the hotel nearest to the château of Vaux-le-Vicomte: it is in Rubelles, in the Saint-Nicolas business park, about 5 km from the estate, around five minutes by car. It is a practical base, with breakfast included, free enclosed parking and a midday check-out, for sleeping nearby if you come for a Soirée aux Chandelles or the Grand Noël and do not want to drive to Paris at night.

The rooms

There are 54, all non-smoking and air-conditioned. There are rooms with a double bed, with two single beds, with a double and a single for three, and a suite with a double bed and two sofa beds, which suits a family. Fibre wifi is included, as is breakfast. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00, so you can sleep in after a night at the château.

It has no restaurant as such. The bar is open every day from 10:00 to 23:00 and, depending on the season, serves something to nibble; on weekdays, outside holidays and school vacations, the lounge opens for dinner. For a good dinner, better to book at R.Mana, in Vaux-le-Pénil, a few minutes by car.

Getting there and parking

The hotel is in the Saint-Nicolas business centre in Rubelles, at 6 rue du Perré, on the outskirts of Melun. Parking is private, enclosed and free, with electric-car charging points. The hotel also mentions a shuttle service: ask when booking where it goes and at what time.

From here, Vaux-le-Vicomte is 5 km away, about five minutes by car according to the hotel itself. The centre of Melun, with the train station for Paris, is a few minutes by car.

Who is it for?

For those arriving by car, especially with children: triple rooms and a family suite, breakfast sorted and parking without paying. Also if you travel with a dog, because the hotel accepts animals. If you are looking for a house with character, see the Villa Eugénie, in Melun.