Mercure Clermont Ferrand centre Jaude
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.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want the best-rated central hotel in Clermont-Ferrand without paying a big premium. It suits couples and short city stays, though service at reception gets mixed reports.
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Clermont-Ferrand has no five-star hotel in our sample that beat this one, so our Luxury slot goes to a 4-star with a 9.0 score from 1,052 reviews. Set your expectations accordingly: this is a polished city hotel, not a palace.
It fits couples, weekend visitors and families who want to walk to the cathedral and the shops. Family rooms are listed.
If you expect five-star service at every turn, be aware that some guests found reception disorganised. And if price is the main thing, our Budget pick costs less than half.
Location and getting around
The address is 1 Avenue Julien, and guests place it on Place Jaude. The location score is 9.6 out of 10, the strongest number in its profile.
Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral is about 0.5 km away, roughly 6 minutes on foot. The Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port is about 0.8 km, around 10 minutes.
The Jardin botanique de la Charme is about 4.2 km away, roughly 53 minutes walking. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi. Walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
Location is the first thing people praise: a central spot near the cathedral, shops and restaurants.
Breakfast is the second. Guests describe a large buffet with fresh local products, pancakes and plenty of choice. American, buffet and breakfast-to-go options are listed.
Reception is where opinions split. Some guests found the team helpful, while others reported disorganised service or found first-floor access to reception inconvenient. If you arrive with heavy bags, ask about access in advance.
Price compared with our other Clermont-Ferrand picks
The reference price was about €114.65 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote. The sample median was €101.69, so this sat a little above the middle of the market.
Our Budget pick, Kyriad ECO - Clermont Ferrand Estaing, scores 8.7 with 2 stars and was about €48 a night. Our Best Value pick, Grand Mess Clermont-Ferrand, scores 8.9 with 4 stars and was about €129.80 a night.
Note the oddity: in this city, on these dates, the Luxury pick was cheaper than the Best Value pick, and it scores slightly higher. Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. Check today's price for your dates, since the order may change.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible hotels in Clermont-Ferrand, and this one shared first place on review score.
Our Luxury rule gives priority to five-star hotels and only accepts a four-star if it scores at least 8.5. At 9.0, this one clears that bar comfortably.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included in your rate. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read recent reviews.
The data carries pets and gym tags, but neither a pet policy nor a gym is confirmed in the listed facilities, so ask the hotel. Parking is not listed either. Check today's price for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Mercure Clermont Ferrand centre Jaude from the cathedral?
About 0.5 km, roughly 6 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port is about 10 minutes away.
Is Mercure Clermont Ferrand centre Jaude a 5-star hotel?
No, it is a 4-star hotel. It is our Luxury pick because it shared the top review score in the city, at 9.0 from 1,052 reviews.
What is the breakfast like?
Guests describe a large buffet with fresh local products and pancakes. American, buffet and breakfast-to-go options are listed, but inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was about €114.65 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Does the hotel have parking?
Parking is not confirmed in our data. Ask the hotel before you travel by car.