Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace
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 being steps from the palace gardens and having 5-star facilities justify paying more than double the local median. If you care most about guest scores or value, our two cheaper Versailles picks rate higher for far less.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Versailles. It fits travellers whose trip revolves around the palace and its grounds and who want a full-service hotel: the property lists a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and family rooms.
Couples on a special trip and families who want space and facilities are the natural audience. Guests also say the staff help with bookings, which is handy if you plan palace visits or meals around the stay.
Skip it if you judge hotels mainly by guest score. At 8.1 it ranked joint eighth of 9 in the sample, below both of our other picks. If the pool is the reason you are booking, read the guest comments first.
Location and getting around
The address is 1, Boulevard de la Reine. Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 and describe it as on the edge of the park with direct access to the palace gardens.
The Hall of Mirrors is about 0.6 km away, roughly 8 minutes on foot. Petit Trianon is about 1 km, around 13 minutes. Versailles Cathedral is about 1.4 km, around 18 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, so actual walks can take a little longer.
For a town of this size, that puts the main sights within easy walking range.
What guests say
Across 885 reviews the average is 8.1 out of 10. That is a solid score, but in this sample it sits near the bottom.
Location is the clear strength. Guests love being on the edge of the park with direct access to the gardens. The staff also get good marks for being friendly, professional and attentive, including help with bookings.
The swimming pool is the sore point. Guests find it attractive and clean, yet say it is frequently closed for maintenance or reported as cold. Do not count on it without checking.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
For 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults and one room, the reference price seen was €269.90 a night, about €539.80 for both nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
The sample median was €124.06 a night, so this hotel cost more than twice the typical rate. Our Budget pick, Apparts de l'Oncle Louis, was €101.80 a night with an 8.7 score and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, Hôtel d'Angleterre, was €113.64 a night with an 8.6 score and 3 stars.
You are paying for the 5-star rating, the spa and wellness centre, the restaurant and the garden setting by the park, not for a higher guest score. Breakfast options listed include continental, gluten-free, American and buffet.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Versailles. For the Luxury slot we prioritise official 5-star hotels, and this is one, with a large base of 885 reviews and a 9.4 location score. Its overall score is lower than we would like, and we say so plainly, but no other option offered this rating and position.
Before you book
Confirm the pool is open for your dates and ask about water temperature if it matters. Check spa hours and any fees too.
Breakfast inclusion, room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate conditions closely, since at this price a non-refundable rate is a big commitment.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is the hotel from the Palace of Versailles?
The Hall of Mirrors is about 0.6 km away, roughly 8 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests say the hotel has direct access to the palace gardens.
Is the pool open all year?
This is not confirmed. Guests say it is frequently closed for maintenance or cold, so ask the hotel before you book.
What breakfast is offered?
Listed options are continental, gluten-free, American and buffet. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
Why is the guest score lower than the cheaper picks?
At 8.1 it ranked joint eighth of 9 in the sample. Guests praise the location and staff, but the pool issues pull opinions down.
Is it good for families?
Family rooms are listed, along with a garden and pool. Confirm room layout and pool availability for your dates.