Independent hotels just outside Paris

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► This page of the  iHi France independent hotel guide lists only small  hotels close to Paris, with on site or nearby parking for vehicles, and located close to train stations or public transport, for easy access to central Paris.
► Suburban Paris is dominated by hotels belonging to large national and international chains, and attractive independent hotels are actually hard to find - particularly ones that meet all the criteria: a quiet location that is not too hard to find, car parking, and close to a station.  
► Consequently, for this area, the iHi guide includes some modern budget hotels and mid-range hotels larger than would be listed in other parts of France, as well as some franchised hotels. 
This directory is very selective, and only lists hotels that get generally good or excellent reviews from people who have stayed in them. Quality - and price - vary from four-star to two-star. iHi welcomes suggestions from travellers and hotel owners.

Hotels on the northern outskirts of Paris

• Montsoult, (95) due north of Paris - N1 / N104 interchange
  €  The ** Best hotel Montsoult is a modern two-star hotel with 86 rooms and P free parking, just minutes from the interchange between the N104 Paris outer orbital and the N1 (a continuation of the A16 motorway from Calais). 500 metres from station with trains to  Paris Gare du Nord in 31 minutes. A very easy place to leave the car and take the train into central Paris if coming from the UK via A16.
• Villepinte, (95) next to CDG airport and Paris-north Exhibition centre
  Green hotel Comfort Modern hotel with P free private parking and free airport shuttle. 84 rooms, restaurant.    Villepinte - Parc des  Expositions RER station 800 metres on foot. Frequent trains to central Paris and to CDG airport. Exhibition centre 15-20 minutes on foot.
• L'Isle Adam, (95) beside the river Oise
  €  Le Cabouillet Le Cabouillet is a small traditional French ** hotel with eight rooms on the banks of the river Oise. 5 km from exit 11 of A16 motorway from Calais.  Train station 350 metres, with daytime trains every 20 mins to Gare du Nord (48 mins). P Free public parking close by.
• Eragny,  just north of Paris, (95) near Pontoise and A16 motorway
  € The ** Hotel Bleu France is a modern two-star hotel with P free parking, and just a few minutes from the N 184 (a continuation of the A16 motorway from Calais). Quiet location 400 metres from station with trains to central Paris. The hotel is reasonably priced, friendly and has a restaurant and is better rated than many similar. But this is a suburban hotel, a functional place to stay while seeing Paris.
• Saint Leu la Forêt (95)
  €€  The Château de la Feuilleraie is a small top-rated chateau hotel with just five rooms. Indoor pool, gardens and P free parking. Breakfast included. Close to the forest. 3 km from exit 4 of A115 motorway (accessible from A16 via N184). Restaurants 400m, train station 800 metres. Trains to Gare du Nord in 27 minutes
• Enghien, very easy access
  The *** Ibis Saint Gratien, just 50 rooms, is a franchised Ibis hotel in a quiet suburb. It is included here on account of its situation, a kilometre from exits 3 or 2 of the A12 motorway, and in a pleasant location right next to an RER express station for trains to central Paris. Parking nearby (8€ a day)

Hotels on the eastern outskirts of Paris

• Serris (77) - next to Disneyland Paris
  The Elysee Val d'Europe**** is particularly convenient for its location 100 metres from the Val d'Europe RER station, with direct trains to central Paris in one direction and Disneyland, one stop in the other. Parking 10€ a day. 3 km from exits 12.1 or 13 of  A4 motorway Paris-Strasbourg.

Hotels on the western outskirts of Paris

• Saint Germain en Laye (78) 4 mins RER station.
  €€€ The **** Pavillon Henri IV is part of the old Château of Saint Germain en Laye, and birthplace of king Louis XIV. It offers sumptuous classic French hospitality. Calm location with views to Paris, and just 4 mins walk to RER express metro station, with direct trains to La Défense business district (8 stops) and central Paris (10 stops). P Free parking on site.
• Le Vésinet, west of Paris (78)
  The *** Auberge des Trois Marches is a small hotel in traditional French style, located in the centre of le Vésinet, a genteel and very leafy suburb of Paris.  15 rooms, P Free parking . Shops and restaurants close by. Three minutes walk to station - RER A to La Defense and Paris.
• Milon la Chapelle (78)
  €  The Hotel d la Chapelle - is a nineteenth-century coaching inn with 11 rooms. P free parking, wifi. RER station St Martin de Chevreuse 4 km. The RER B line links Chevreuse with Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports.
• Versailles, west of Paris (78)
  The ** Hotel des Roys gets good reviews for location, service and friendliness. It is in easy walking distance of the chateau de Versailles and of the train station for going into central Paris.
  P Free public car parking nearby if spaces available, paid parking  in front of the hotel.
• Versailles, west of Paris (78)
  €€€ The **** Hotel Versailles is a three-star hotel in a quiet city center location almost opposite the château de Versailles. Friendly and attentive staff, good quality of service; P paid parking available on site. Easy access to Rive Droite train station for access to central Paris.
• Ville d'Avray, between Paris and Versailles (78)
  €€€  The **** Etangs de Corot hotel is located in a semi rural setting with garden, between lakes and woods yet only about eight miles as the crow flies from the Eiffel Tower. Comfortable four star hotel with spa, fitness room and all amenities. Bar, restaurants, conference room. Parking on site or close by. Less than a mile to train station, or taxi into town

Hotels on the southern outskirts of Paris

• Antony - easy car & train access (92)
  Maison de l'Abbaye  In the middle of Antony, 1 km from A86 exit 27, 200 metres from RER station. 20 rooms, excellent reviews. No restaurant but shared kitchen. Restaurants close-by.  Run by a Christian community helping with the educating of disadvantaged children.. P Free onsite parking and wifi
• Draveil, south of Paris (91 - near Viry Chatillon)
  The *** The Originals City hotel Draveil is a small hotel (38 rooms) in a quite residential district just 400 metres across the Seine from Juvisy RER train station, with fast trains to central Paris, and a ten minute bus ride from Orly airport. 300 metres from boating marina and large riverside park. Friendly staff. P Free or paid onsite parking. Located 6 km. from exit 7 of A6 motorway.
• Gif-sur-Yvette, (91) southwest of Paris
  The €  Hotel le Village   Simple modern  two-star hotel , 31 rooms, in the leafy centre of Gif sur Yvette. Free wifi, P Free parking onsite, RER B  train station (for central Paris and CDG airport) 600 m. Restaurants woodland and park close by. Near CNRS and Paris Saclay university
• Varennes-Jarcy, south of Paris (91 - near Evry)
   The ***  18th century Chateau Varennes hotel stands in a 2-hectare estate, 26 km south of Paris. 13 rooms and suites, overlooking the park. Peace and quiet guaranteed.  A mile and a half from RER railway station. The hotel has a pool, games room, gardens and a restaurant. Very good reviews. P Free parking on site. 6 km from exit 24 on N104 "Francilienne" Paris orbital route. 
• Itteville,  south of Paris (91 - near Mennecy.)
  ** Hôtel L'ile Du Saussay.  About 5 miles sw of A6 motorway exit 9, and a mile's walk from the RER station (direct trains to central Paris), this two star hotel is located on an island among lakes on the river Essonne. Very peaceful location, views over the lakes. Between Paris and Fontainebleau. P Free car parking. Good value.

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