Novotel Chateau De Maffliers

“Our daughter loves this place (and so do we)”

Again a last-minute inspiration to go to Paris and stay 2 nights at Maffliers Demeure de Campagne. A fair price, even in the middle of the summer, for the three of us in a regular room. We usually stayed in a superior room but regular is OK, even if lamp at right side of the bed wasn’t working and … more

Again a last-minute inspiration to go to Paris and stay 2 nights at Maffliers Demeure de Campagne. A fair price, even in the middle of the summer, for the three of us in a regular room. We usually stayed in a superior room but regular is OK, even if lamp at right side of the bed wasn’t working and the tap for the warmth of the water in the shower was half broken… Still, great welcome (again) by a very friendly staff, wonderful team at the Bar and the Brasserie during the evening. Friday night was buffet with music animation and Saturday was BBQ. So cool. So, lovely location, smily staff and nice outdoor swimming. We go from Maffliers by car to Paris for cultural visits and shopping, and we are very happy to be back at Demeure de campagne to rest after the stress of Paris city. Too bad the indoor swimming pool and spa was closed this time. Otherwise, our daughter really loves the place, watching the horses and playing ping-pong and “pétanque”. She is actually the one insisting for us to return :-). But ok, she doesn’t have to insist that much.

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“Mixed experience.”

This is a tough review to write, because this is almost like staying in 2 very different hotels! The main hotel, where our room was , appears to be an old hotel that had its common spaces remodeled . Walls appear to be concrete. Our room was just average,nothing special . Small but clean. No charm… more

This is a tough review to write, because this is almost like staying in 2 very different hotels! The main hotel, where our room was , appears to be an old hotel that had its common spaces remodeled . Walls appear to be concrete. Our room was just average,nothing special . Small but clean. No charm or character that we are used to in French hotels. It’s more like an old Holiday Inn. But, the other part of the hotel, which is a short walk away where the indoor pool and restaurant are , is beautiful. The restaurant is very nice, with seating inside and out. The grounds are gorgeous. Expansive and relaxing. Nice outdoor pool . If you are looking for a luxury room, this isnt the place. But if you want quiet and relaxation, it’s fine.

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“Scenic venue for business events, but not flawless”

I stayed at Domaine de Maffliers for a two-night business event. The location is certainly scenic and picturesque, surrounded by the countryside outside Paris. The setting works well for corporate activities, although the weather was colder than expected for early September. My room in the main bu… more

I stayed at Domaine de Maffliers for a two-night business event. The location is certainly scenic and picturesque, surrounded by the countryside outside Paris. The setting works well for corporate activities, although the weather was colder than expected for early September. My room in the main building was spacious, though not very modern. I was disappointed that it wasn’t cleaned on the second day. Perhaps it required placing a sign outside the door, but everything was written only in French and not easy to understand for non-speakers. Staff were polite but not very present. The restaurant was average: some dishes were decent, others not at all (the pasta was inedible), while breakfast was much better. However, on the second day at 8am several items were already gone, and some pastries seemed from the day before. Overall, it’s a charming place for business gatherings, with nice surroundings and potential outdoor activities, but I wouldn’t return for a personal holiday.

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