About Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Terminal occupies modern premises at the heart of France’s main air hub. It boasts free Wi-Fi throughout plus a free 24-hour airport shuttle bus. Terminal 3 is just two minutes’ walk away.
Spacious and contemporary rooms, some with runway views, all feature air-conditioning, blackout curtains, free bottled water, flat-screen satellite television, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibar and en suite bathroom with bathtub, shower and hairdryer. Upgrade rooms and suites are available.
Guests can enjoy a business center, on-site parking, room service and elevators. There’s a children’s play area plus a pet-friendly policy.
There’s a chic French restaurant featuring a children’s menu plus two snack bars. Breakfast comprises buffet, early bird or take-away options.
Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Terminal is close to stations for trains to Paris and the free automatic shuttle train connecting the airport terminals. Downtown Paris is about 30 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Highly convenient for the airport
Guests thought this hotel benefited from a central location in the heart of Paris CDG Airport. There was easy access within a few steps to the CDGVAL automated airport metro and RER trains for central Paris. Terminal 3 was just two minutes away on foot and there was a handy free airport shuttle bus which operated around the clock to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
positive:
Praise for food and friendly service
Most reviewers had praise for the personnel, often describing them as friendly, professional and polite. The popular breakfast had plenty of options, according to diners. There was even an early bird breakfast offered as an added convenience. Many diners also enjoyed lunch and dinner in the French restaurant, which served well-cooked dishes. Critics occasionally claimed they encountered slow catering service.
positive:
Pleasant, clean and comfortable rooms
Guest rooms were reportedly well-appointed, spacious, clean and comfortable. There was praise for the cozy beds, but the neutral decor divided opinion somewhat. Some travelers thought it was pleasant; others thought it was stark. A few reviewers called for additional power sockets in some rooms.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Claims some rooms got too hot
It can be a matter of personal taste, but guests sometimes thought the rooms got uncomfortably warm and were difficult to cool down. According to some reviewers, the air-conditioning was occasionally ineffective in the hottest weather.
negative:
Light sleepers bothered by noise
Noise from neighboring rooms and corridors could sometimes be heard by light sleepers. However, aircraft sounds were not a major issue due to effective soundproofing measures.
negative:
Tired decor claims
A few critics thought the hotel would benefit from further updating to address issues like aging carpets and dated decor.