Novotel Valenciennes

The food was a pleasant surprise: the restaurant dishes were delicious and full of flavour. Reception and restaurant staff were friendly and helpful from the moment I arrived. The hotel isn't new, but it's well kept and everything worked properly. Although it's right by the highway near Valenciennes, the place was very clean and quiet. Each room has useful equipment, including a safe, and I liked that the toilet is separate from the bathroom. I had a very positive stay and would recommend it to travelers passing through, especially if good service and tasty meals matter to you.

The lobby is a nice place to hang out, with chairs, table games and kicker, plus access to the bar and food. There's also an outdoor pool and terrace. Staff were super friendly and flexible, even with my spontaneous booking, and the hotel felt surprisingly welcoming. It's right by the highway, so the surroundings aren't nice, but it's convenient for a stopover and the rooms were quiet. I'd like to stay a few days next time and relax.

Rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable, and the filtered water fountain is a nice extra. The hotel is just off the motorway, and service in both the hotel and restaurant is always so friendly. The restaurant serves great food too. Breakfast is very overpriced, but since you don't have to book it, that's fine.

The room was roomy and comfortable, and the hotel is conveniently close to the highway. Breakfast needs to run a little later than 9:30.