The best 5-star hotels near train stations

Whether it's a whirlwind trip or a charming getaway, some 5-star hotels are located just a few steps from train stations. Ideal for combining convenience and luxury, without wasting a minute on arrival! Discover our selection of the best 5-star hotels near railway stations in France.

Pierre Gautrand Published on 9/25/25 at 8:28 AM

Are you traveling by train and looking for an exceptional hotel just a few steps from the platform? Whether for express transit, an extended weekend or a business trip, France is full of elegant 5-star addresses. Their main asset? To offer the comfort and refinement of a grand hotel, without taking you too far from your arrival station.

InterContinental Marseille - Hôtel Dieu, near Marseille Saint-Charles train station

just 2 km from Gare Saint-Charles, the InterContinental Marseille can be reached by crossing the Vieux-Port, one of the most beautiful detours in the world. Housed in the former Hôtel-Dieu, a historic monument in the Panier district, this listed 5-star hotel offers a world where classic Marseille meets contemporary design by Jean-Philippe Nuel. Many of its 179 rooms and 15 suites, some with terraces, open onto the district's rooftops, the lapping of the port or the silhouette of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. After a stroll through the narrow streets, you can relax in the vast 1,000 m² Clarins & MyBlend spa or in the indoor swimming pool, which resembles a Provencal wash-house, before enjoying Mediterranean cuisine in the restaurant Les Fenêtres or a cocktail on the terrace of the Capian Bar. An ideal stopover for those arriving or departing by train, but wanting to experience Marseille in all its splendor.

from €445 per night
Where? 1, place Daviel, 13002 Marseille. Tel: 04 13 42 42 42
See Gault&Millau's review ofInterContinental Marseille - Hôtel Dieu

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Villa Florentine, near Lyon Perrache station

A former 17thᵉ century Trinitarian convent, Villa Florentine retains the soul of its nuns intact, right down to the adjoining chapel where restored frescoes can still be admired. Since 1984, this historic residence has been reinvented as a five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel, offering travelers a singular stopover at the top of Fourvière hill. just 3 km from Lyon's Perrache train station, its 34 rooms and suites cultivate classic elegance, some with private terraces overlooking Unesco-listed Vieux Lyon. The highlight? A panoramic swimming pool, heated outdoor spa, saunas and hammam to extend your well-being. At dusk, the Les Terrasses de Lyon restaurant showcases the region's products, facing the illuminated rooftops of the City of Lights.

from 202 euros per night
25, montée Saint-Barthélémy, 69005 Lyon. Tel: 04 72 56 56 56
See Gault&Millau's review of Villa Florentine

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Les Lumières, near Versailles Rive Droite station

Opposite Louis XIV's château, Les Lumières hotel is housed in two 17thᵉ century pavilions, once gifted by the Sun King to Édouard Colbert and Antoine de Gramont. Listed as historic monuments and renovated by architect Didier Benderli, they now house a Relais & Châteaux where royal heritage and contemporary refinement dialogue with elethe 31 rooms and suites, named after figures from the Age of Enlightenment, cultivate a hushed atmosphere of period woodwork and modern design. As for flavors, chef Erwan Le Thomas's Table des Lumières sublimates plant-based products and short supply chains, while the Pierre Hermé tea room offers a direct view of the Place d'Armes. Spa, hammam and treatment rooms complete this royal and soothing Versailles interlude, just 1 km from Versailles Rive Droite.

from €329 per night
5 rue Colbert, 78000 Versailles. Tel: 01 87 50 05 00
See Gault&Millau's review of Les Lumières

InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hôtel, near Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

just 3 km from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station, the InterContinental Bordeaux occupies a prime location opposite the Opéra National, in the heart of the historic district. Behind its neoclassical 19thᵉ century facade, architect Jacques Garcia has imagined a sumptuous décor of sumptuous drapes, woodwork and plush fabrics. The 130 rooms and suites cultivate a theatrical elegance, in the spirit of the great Bordeaux mansions. The address is also home to Pressoir d'Argent, Gordon Ramsay's gourmet restaurant, where a rare Christofle solid silver lobster press is used every evening. On the 5ᵉ floor, the Guerlain spa deploys its monumental relaxation pool and wellness rituals, complemented by a panoramic rooftop offering a magical view of the city's rooftops.

from €329 per night
Where? 2-5, place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux. Tel: 05 57 30 44 44
See Gault&Millau's review ofInterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hôtel

SO/ Paris, near Paris Austerlitz station

The first French establishment in Accor's SO/ lifestyle collection, SO/ Paris stands on the banks of the Seine in the former administrative site of the Paris prefecture, a stone's throw from the Marais and the Pavillon de l'Arsenal. Its 162 rooms and suites play with the city's reflections: geometric orange carpeting, concentric cushions inspired by Sonia Delaunay, copper mosaics and Codage products. Art is everywhere, from Thomas Fougeirol's photograms, a poetic echo of the banks of the Seine, to Olafur Eliasson's shimmering installation capturing the passage of the bateaux-mouches from the terrace of restaurant Bonnie. In the evening, the hotel becomes a vibrant spot: cocktail bar, club and panoramic table set the Parisian night ablaze. a must-book is the Suite Atelier Seine, with a glass roof inspired by artists' studios and an enfilade view of the bridges. The Gare d'Austerlitz is 1 km away, and the Gare de Lyon just a few minutes more.

from €480 per night
10, rue Agrippa d'Aubigné, 75004 Paris. Tel: 01 78 90 74 00
See Gault&Millau's review of SO/ Paris

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L'Hermitage Gantois - Autograph Collection, near Lille Flandres station

less than a kilometer from Lille Flandres station (960 m to be precise) and a stone's throw from the belfry, L'Hermitage Gantois is one of the city's leading hotel institutions. Founded in 1460 as a hospice, this listed Gothic monument has lived through five centuries of history before transforming itself into a 5-star hotel. The 89 rooms and suites, many of them unique, feature French ceilings, period fireplaces, antique floor tiles and exposed beams, all set around peaceful courtyards. L'Estaminet Gantois, a typical northern brasserie in the Flemish tradition. Under centuries-old vaulted ceilings, the hotel spa offers a heated indoor pool, hammam and treatments by Olivier Claire.

from 166 euros per night
224, rue Pierre Mauroy, 59800 Lille. Tel: 03 20 85 30 30
See Gault&Millau's review of L'Hermitage Gantois - Autograph Collection

Hôtel Le Pigonnet, near Aix-en-Provence station

just 1 km south of Aix-en-Provence station, Le Pigonnet lies in the heart of a peaceful park where Paul Cézanne loved to stroll with his easel, immortalizing the old chestnut trees and Mont Sainte-Victoire. A former XVIIIᵉ century bastide, the estate, now a member of the Esprit de France collection, has been carefully preserved: century-old trees, stone fountains and ivy-covered trellises have remained unchanged for a century, offering a setting worthy of the master's paintings. inside, the 47 rooms and suites feature a revisited Provencal style: island bath or walk-in shower, minibar stocked with local produce and Nespresso machine. Gastronomy is on offer at La Table du Pigonnet, relaxation at the Bar Côté Jardin or by the pool, while lovers of pétanque and the countryside will be captivated by the magic of Aix. Two private villas complete this timeless address.

from 260 euros per night
5, avenue du Pigonnet, 13090 Aix-en-Provence. Tel: 04 42 59 02 90
See Gault&Millau's review ofHôtel Le Pigonnet

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Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy, near Deauville train station

In 1912, François André inaugurated the Normandy, an Anglo-Norman manor house with green half-timbering and turrets, designed to accommodate players from the nearby casino. In its early years, the hotel became a meeting place for the Tout-Paris: Gabrielle Chanel, Gainsbourg and Winston Churchill frequented its salons. Immortalized in Un homme et une femme, the hotel has seen the likes of Laurel and Hardy, Brad Pitt and Meryl Streep, creating a unique link between glamour and history. Today, just 2 km from Deauville station, the 271 rooms and 40 suites combine Belle Époque decor with contemporary comfort, some with sea views. The Spa Diane Barrière, with its swimming pool and Biologique Recherche treatments, invites you to relax, while La Belle Époque showcases Norman produce. Cycling, a British bar and swimming pool complete this timeless experience.

from €390 per night
Where? 38, rue Jean Mermoz, 14804 Deauville. Tel: 02 31 98 66 22
See Gault&Millau's review ofHôtel Barrière Le Normandy

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Maison Albar - L'Imperator, near Nîmes station

Founded in 1929 by the Compagnie des wagons-lits, L'Imperator has welcomed Hemingway, Picasso, Ava Gardner and the greatest bullfighters. Bought out and renovated by Maison Albar Hotels, this cosmopolitan hotel stands in the historic center of Nîmes, a stone's throw from the Maison Carrée and Carré d'Art, and just 15 minutes from the train station. Its art deco style, modernized by Marcelo Joulia, seduces with its 54 rooms and 7 private residences, where leather, velvet and marble coexist with elegance. We particularly like the cool, shady interior garden, as well as the Codage spa, with its pool and Jacuzzi, offering a rejuvenating interlude in the heart of French Rome. On the gastronomic side, Pierre Gagnaire's Duende and the brasserie L'Impé celebrate regional flavors, while the Bar Hemingway, the author's refuge at the time, offers cocktails and tapas late into the night

from €166 per night
Where? 15, rue Gaston Boissier, 30900 Nîmes. Tel: 04 66 21 90 30
See Gault&Millau's review of Maison Albar - L'Imperator

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La Maison des Ambassadeurs, near La Rochelle station

at the height of the 19th century, Albert Bodard, the French ambassador, multiplied his missions to Asia, Mexico and Africa, bringing back nautical charts, trunks and exotic souvenirs. But it was always to La Rochelle that he returned, to this 17th-century mansion that has now become a discreet five-star hotel, nestled in rue du Minage, one of the most beautiful thoroughfares in the historic center, 2.5 km from the train station. The spirit of travel still infuses the decor: marine hues, furniture with colonial accents and a hushed ambience. The rooms are cozy, the spa intimate, and the garden hides a pool where you can take refuge on sunny days. We start with a visit to the Bodard Bar, large and warm, before settling down to savour a cuisine with South American and Asian accents. just a stone's throw from the old market and bustling port, this address combines refinement with the soul of La Rochelle.