Célestins Spa Thermal & Hôtel by Vy Resort
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.
Worth booking if you want a five-star spa hotel in a central part of Vichy and accept paying about €180 a night, more than double the local median. Skip it if the pool is the main reason for your trip, because guests report that area is aging and crowded.
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This is our Luxury pick for Vichy. It holds 5 official stars and lists a spa, gym, pool, restaurant, garden, terrace and family rooms. The data also tags it as pet friendly, but the rules and any fee are not confirmed.
Couples and families who want wellness facilities in the same building are the clearest fit. Travellers on a tight budget should look elsewhere: our other two Vichy picks cost a fraction of the price. If a modern pool area matters most, guest comments suggest you may be let down.
Location and getting around
The address is 111 Boulevard Des Etats-Unis. Guests describe a central setting near the park and the river, with easy access to the town centre. The location score is 9.5 out of 10.
The only nearby sight in our data is Château de Busset, about 10 km away. That is roughly 125 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, so it is far: plan on public transport or a taxi. Walking times here have not been verified, so check a map for your own routes.
What guests say
The score is 8.5 out of 10 from 2,033 guest reviews, a large sample. Praise centres on the location near the park and river, and on a professional, friendly team that gives a warm welcome.
The main complaint concerns the wellness area. Guests say the rooftop pool offers views, but parts of the area are aging, can get crowded and are prone to maintenance issues. For a hotel sold partly on its spa, that matters. Among the 8 eligible hotels compared, its review score sat joint fifth.
Price and how it compares with our other Vichy picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €180 a night, about €360 in total. The sample median for Vichy was €83.90. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, AppartUnique - Résidence Bardiaux, was €33.74 a night with a score of 8.7. The Best Value pick, The Originals city, Hôtel Harys, was €69.50 with a score of 9.0. Both scored higher with guests. The extra money here buys five stars, the spa, gym and pool, and a restaurant on site. A buffet breakfast is listed, but whether it is included is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Vichy. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels get priority, and this one pairs 5 official stars with a guest score of 8.5 and a 9.5 location score. It did not win on guest score or on price. It is here as the upscale option with the widest set of listed facilities.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and the cancellation policy before you pay.
Ask the hotel about spa and pool opening times and any fees. If you travel with a pet, get the policy and cost in writing.
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Is Célestins Spa Thermal & Hôtel worth the price?
It is if you want a five-star hotel with a spa, gym and pool in a central spot. At about €180 a night in the November 2026 reference stay, it cost more than double the Vichy median, and guests rate our two cheaper picks higher.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes. Guests mention a rooftop pool with views, but several say the wellness area is aging, crowded and has maintenance issues. Check opening times before you go.
Is breakfast included at Célestins in Vichy?
A buffet breakfast is listed, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. Check the rate details before booking.
Can I walk to Château de Busset from the hotel?
Not realistically. It is about 10 km away, around 125 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, so you will need public transport or a taxi.