Hôtel de Champagne in Saint-Dizier, a simple and affordable stop
Hôtel de Champagne is a two-star hotel with 28 rooms in Saint-Dizier, Grand Est, with free parking, a restaurant and a bar. It suits travellers passing through and business trips who want a gentle price and a friendly welcome, as long as they can accept a dated decor.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where the Hôtel de Champagne is in Saint-Dizier
The Hôtel de Champagne is at 19 avenue Jean Pierre Timbaud, in Saint-Dizier, in the Grand Est. According to its listing, it is about 3 km from the town centre, so it sits more on the route of travellers than on that of walkers.
Several guests like the location, with shops nearby for stocking up and a large courtyard where it is easy to park. Parking is free and on site, a real advantage when you arrive by car after a long drive.
Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Reception does not have unlimited opening hours, a detail that matters if you arrive late.
What the rooms and services are like
The hotel is rated two stars and has 28 rooms. Each has an en-suite bathroom with a bath or shower and satellite television, and the Wi-Fi is free in the rooms as well as the shared areas.
Here is what you will find on site, according to the hotel's own description.
- The restaurant, in a Louis XV style, open every day, and a lounge bar to end the evening. One guest found the meal delicious, and another had an Indian dinner there.
- A breakfast served as a buffet. Reviews are mixed, more on that below.
- Heated rooms that are described as soundproofed, something some guests dispute.
- Daily housekeeping, an outdoor smoking area, a fax and photocopying service, and meal options for children.
What guests take away from their stay
With 3.4 out of 5 from 316 Google reviews, the Hôtel de Champagne does not win everyone over. Reviews split between delighted guests and others who were clearly disappointed, and that is the most honest picture I can give.
On the plus side, several travellers praise the welcome, described as warm and accommodating. Some recount being helped at the last minute, at night or at dawn, when nothing else was available. The bedding, clean and often renovated bathrooms, and value for money also come up.
On the downside, guests often say the décor is dated, the rooms could do with a refresh, there is a smell of tobacco, and the breakfast is basic and a little expensive for what it offers.
| What gets praised | What sticks |
|---|---|
| Friendly, accommodating welcome | Dated décor, little renovated |
| Clean bathrooms, often refitted | Smell of tobacco, noise in the corridors |
| Low prices, free parking | Basic and expensive breakfast |
| Help with last-minute arrivals | A recent review reports bed bugs |
What to know before you book
This is not a hotel for everyone, and it is better to know that before you pay. These are the points I would check.
- Bed bugs. One guest reported them in their room a few months ago. It is one review among many, but it is a serious one. On arrival, check the bed and tell reception at the slightest doubt.
- Noise and smoke. Two very negative reviews mention restless nights, smoke in the corridors and weak soundproofing. If you are a light sleeper, ask for a room away from the entrance.
- Reception. Its hours are limited. If you arrive late, let the hotel know before you set off.
- Breakfast. Several guests find it expensive for its quality. You can easily skip it and eat somewhere else.
One guest also found dealings with staff difficult, while others praise a smiling and available team. Experiences vary, and it probably depends on who is on the desk that day.
Who this hotel is for
I would choose it for a night on the road or a business trip, when you want a bed, free parking and a gentle price, without expecting much more. One review puts it in its own way: a hotel for passing through, not a holiday hotel.
I would not recommend it for a romantic weekend or a family stay, nor if you are a fragile sleeper or the smell of tobacco bothers you. In those cases, it is better to look for something newer and quieter.
Other places to look at in the Grand Est
If the Hôtel de Champagne does not convince you, Mapiola features other accommodation in the region. You could look at Le Nid d'Hirondelles in Langres or Si Le Coeur Vous En Dit in Châtenois, and, for a different kind of stay, Un gîte dans la vallée in Obersteinbach.
I have no detailed comparison between them and this one, so check each listing before you choose. For Saint-Dizier itself, remember this. The hotel serves a practical stop well, and it asks for a little vigilance if comfort matters to you.
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