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Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade

4.0 star property

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Buffet breakfast on weekends (EUR 20.50 per person)
Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Superior)
Meeting facility
Reception
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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2 Blvd De Neuilly La Defense 1, Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, 92400
  • Place, La Défense
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paris La Défense Arena
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Arc de Triomphe
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paris (CDG-Roissy-Charles de Gaulle)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room With Double Bed And Single Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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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)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Family Room With Double Bed And Single Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Paris View)

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Paris View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Room With Double Bed And Single Sofa Bed With Paris View

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room With 1 Double Bed And 2 Sofa Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Suite With Views Of Paris - One Double Bed And One Single Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

Executive Room With Paris View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Courbevoie

With a stay at Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade, you'll be centrally located in Courbevoie, steps from La Défense and within a 5-minute drive of Paris La Défense Arena. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Arc de Triomphe and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Champs-Élysées.

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 - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Arc de Triomphe - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Eiffel Tower - 16 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Meliá The Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Octopus Grill & Cocktails - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coutume - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dynasty 168 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mama Shelter Rooftop - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade

Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade offers 280 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 280 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area, a reception hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy French cuisine at Greem Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Courbevoie? This hotel has 5780 square feet (537 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
Greem Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • In-room 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 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 cribs 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: approximately EUR 20.50 for adults and 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 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

Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 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

2/10 Terrible

ETIENNE

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Clive

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Jestine Jose

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

8/10 Good

Martin, Fareham

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

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Awful mattresd
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

SAURABH ANAND, MATTLE CREEK

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Renny

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

PV

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Vishal

Business traveller
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

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property was good, it was clean and staff were nice. However, the beds and pillows are extremely uncomfortable which and toilet clogged easily.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ioan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

HOSEOK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Will

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ujjval

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very friendly staff, nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed Saif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fit for purpose

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024