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Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 20.50 per person)
Meeting facility
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Superior)
Lobby sitting area

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Paris View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Paris View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Paris View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Superior)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
2 Blvd De Neuilly La Defense 1, Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, 92400

What's nearby

  • La Défense - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Paris La Défense Arena - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Palais des Congrès de Paris - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Arc de Triomphe - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Eiffel Tower - 9 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Esplanade de la Defense Station - 5 min walk
  • La Defense Station - 15 min walk
  • Roissy - Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bioburger Oxygen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meliá The Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Bar & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Picto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nodd Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Paris La Défense Arena
Take advantage of a shopping centre on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a playground at Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Greem Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and a computer station
  • Meeting rooms, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 280 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20.50 for adults and EUR 20.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Greem Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5,780 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Half board rate plans do not include drinks with meals.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 8.13 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 20.50 for adults and from EUR 20.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 35 per day (328 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Novotel Paris Défense
Novotel Paris Défense Courbevoie
Novotel Paris Défense Hotel
Novotel Paris Défense Hotel Courbevoie
Novotel Paris La Défense
Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade Hotel
Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade Courbevoie
Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade Hotel Courbevoie

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade pet-friendly?

Yes, Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade?

As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade on 18 Aug 2025 start from AU$222.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade located?

This family-friendly Courbevoie hotel is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Seine and La Défense. Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe are also within 3 miles (5 km). Esplanade de la Defense Station is only a 5-minute walk and Pont de Neuilly Station is 8 minutes.

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Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 431 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hotel very close to the metro to gain access to all of Paris but without staying in the middle of the city. Shame evening restaurant is no longer using the breakfast room to allow the current room to return to being a bar/bar snacks room for sitting and chatting. The lobby area is impersonal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jestine Jose

Nothing specific to mention, both good or bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the convenience of Hotel across road from Metro station, M1 direct into Paris, Hotel was clean and good selection for Breakfast with plenty staff clearing tables so no waiting, The room was good we had good view of Eiffel tower from bedroom window, Reception staff excellent giving advise on how to get to attractions easily,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

SAURABH ANAND

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely tiny rooms, rude staff especially the restaurant staff. As such nothing is there in the restaurant but on top of that the staff is mostly unfriendly unavailable snd rude. The frontdesk is unwelcoming too and makes you suffer for anything & everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Generally good but would have been nice to have bottled water, iron and ironing board in the room rather than having to ask for one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osaren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located conveniently for tourists, or business travelers
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Clive

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We liked the location which was close to the metro and a short walk across the bridge to Neuilly which we really like. However, we thought this was a poor 4 star hotel. - air conditioning in the room was poor which was not ideal when it was so hot over our stay - the safe in the room was broken - the hotel and room generally seemed in need of update - we stayed in this hotel many years ago and it does not appear to have changed since - reception staff seemed not interested, and certainly not welcoming. On arrival, 2 reception staff were sitting talking in a separate room - certainly not business from body language, after some time waiting they came out, no bonjour, no welcome, just a look as we had disturbed their conversation. I may be wrong but it seems this hotel is so full of large group tours, they forget the individual. - On leaving, reception again - wanted to charge a second time for city taxes which I had already paid on arrival. However, it was for me to prove I had paid so had to open my bank app to prove it - it seems they had problems with their IT systems which had not updated the payment - a minor but indicative point, 2 small paper cups in the room for tea / coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views from the room looking at the river and the Eiffel tower. That was the highlight for us. Commute to central Paris on ligne 1 was straightforward and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor value for money

Stay was not good for the price paid. On the first night I could not sleep as room was too warm. I was told no air con do not start till April. Next day morning I could not get hot water in the shower. When complained I was told many people staking shower in the morning causes nonhot water. What a terrible system which can not manage it's capacity.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100 meters from the metro line 1 so straight to paris center in 10 minutes, and lots of great restaurants in Levalois or Courbevoie and La Defense within walking distance. On the river so great views of Monmatre and eifel tower
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Thu Hai

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was reasonable clean and in a nice area, but very dated. Rooms need renovation, looks like it hasn't been done since the 80s with wood chip wall paper. Definitely not a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Raj

Liked: Staff & service
Room was hot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Fang

average
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would use again

Mostly good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ciprian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The security people - extreme aggressiveness. They made my family feeling that we are in a war zone and not in the most beautiful capital of Europe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Simon

Poor Restaurant

the restaurant took around 30 mins just to bring the menu, and when I ordered a bottle of water they never brought it. they took my order after 45 mins, and due to all tables around me complaining about the service I decided to leave and cancelled my order. The gym has limited space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't like the hotel at all. I don't know how it was considered 4 stars!! Our room floor looks disgusting and full of stains. We didn't have a mini fridge in our room to keep our water cool in the hot days we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not 4 star.

This is not a 4 star hotel, its 3 or 2. The windows could not be opened, and there was no minibar. They did not clean the room during 2 days stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Petr

Not worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bedsheets were made out plastic, and the mini fridge was removed from the room. No complementary water was in the room although it was stated when the room was ordered. Furthermore we had a tv but no remote control. It would have been better if they kept the fridge and removed the tv
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for the money

Pro: close to metro line 1, which is a good line to be on (direct access to major tourist sites, if a bit far; this is metro Zone 3). Good location for the money. Con: location-wise, this is a business district, nothing is open over the weekend; awkwardly located between traintracks and highways/bridges, so not walkable at all. I didn't book the breakfast thinking that I would eat around the hotel, but there was no good options. The breakfast was 19.50 Euros, which I thought was a bit pricey. The staff was very unprofessional, seemed very inexperienced. I complained about dirty grouts in the shower and instead of cleaning it, they offered me a free bottle of beer. They also didn't seem to be very knowledgeable about the area. All in all, a solid 8/10, given the location and the value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Manoj Bhagwan, Bothell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely opposite of what has been shown in images on the website. Starting with access roads to hotel, then it’s parking (self-drive) was nightmare. Accessing parking gave extremely unsafe feeling as one has to navigate through multiple twists and turns to find spots that are for Novotel. The receptionist is very terrible and appeared biased. Several issues: 1. No dinner or Lunch or willingness to accommodate when we have prepaid half board, 2. Rooms are extremely tiny! Don’t go by any photos on websites. Too tight, 3. Extremely poor quality condiments in the room….4. Air conditioner is actually an oven with its fan ON! Nothing works!! Terrible experience with Novotel, and will never use this one again ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Will

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed in many Paris hotels, and if you’re expecting a 4-star, avoid this one. It should lose a star, and management needs to address the poor state. Clearly, guest experience is not a priority. I paid £500 for 2 nights in a “superior” room with a view, but it felt more like a dated 3-star motel. Check-in was bland—no interaction, no explanation of services, not even a confirmation of my booking. Staff seemed untrained. The 10th-floor corridor was dark and outdated, and the room wasn’t any better—cramped, gloomy, and unclean. The only positive was the view of the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. The depressing color scheme of browns and grays made the room feel even worse. Nothing about the room was "superior." A few Rituals products don't compensate for the lack of basics like robes, slippers, or water. £250 per night for this? The bathroom was tiny, with a faulty showerhead, and the loose socket was dangerous. The towels were so thin they were practically see-through. Clearly, the room wasn’t maintained. Breakfast was chaotic. The food was poor, and the hot dishes weren’t even warm. The dining area was unclean. This hotel isn’t any better than the IBIS next door. I’m just relieved I only stayed for 2 nights.
Dark, Dated, Gloomy
Dirty Bathroom fixtures
Broken Bathroom Items
Dangerous Bathroom Accessories
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024