Mercure Chartres Centre Cathedrale
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Mercure Chartres Centre Cathedrale is worth booking if you want to walk to the cathedral in minutes and like reliable, friendly service at a mid-range price. If breakfast quality is a priority, keep expectations modest, since some guests find the buffet less fresh than it should be.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Chartres. It suits first-time visitors who want the cathedral, the train station and the shops all within walking distance, and couples or families who prefer a known chain standard. Family rooms, a gym and a terrace are listed, and pets are tagged on the listing.
Skip it if you want a spa or a more characterful upscale stay. Our Luxury pick is the better fit for that, for about €47 more a night.
Location and getting around
The address is 3 Rue Du General Koenig. Chartres Cathedral is 0.5 km away, roughly 6 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests say the train station and shops are also within walking distance, and they rate the location 9.5 out of 10.
Our data does not list other sights with distances, so if you plan trips beyond the old town, check the map and how you will get there.
What guests say
The score is 8.5 out of 10 from 930 reviews, joint 2nd of the 7 properties we compared. Location is the main praise: central, close to the cathedral, the station and shopping. Staff come next, described as friendly and smiling, with professional service and useful local tips.
Breakfast is where opinions soften. The buffet is plentiful and varied, with continental and gluten-free options listed, but some guests say items such as eggs and pastries lack freshness. Check the breakfast price and decide whether a café in town is a better start to the day.
Price and how it compares with our other Chartres picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, put the Mercure at €106.92 a night, which was exactly the sample median. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Campanile PRIME - Chartres Centre Gare Cathédrale, was €73.74 a night with 8.3 and 3 stars. Our Luxury pick, Hotel & Spa Le Grand Monarque, BW Premier Collection, was €154.22 a night with 8.9 and 4 stars. The Mercure costs about €33 more than the budget option and adds a fourth star, a gym and a slightly higher score. Le Grand Monarque costs about €47 more again and adds a spa.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Chartres. The Best Value choice balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price rather than going for the lowest rate. The Mercure scored 8.5 at a median price, with a 9.5 location score, which made it the most balanced option.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Parking is not confirmed in our data, so if you are driving, ask the hotel about parking and its cost. Check pet conditions and fees if you travel with an animal, and read the cancellation terms.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is the Mercure from Chartres Cathedral?
About 0.5 km, roughly 6 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Is the Mercure Chartres near the train station?
Guests say the station is within walking distance. An exact time is not in our data, so check the map.
Is breakfast worth it?
The buffet is plentiful and varied, but some guests find eggs and pastries not fresh enough. Check the price and whether it is in your rate.
Does the hotel have parking?
Parking is not confirmed in our data. Ask the hotel before you arrive by car.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €106.92 a night. Check today's price for your dates.