Hotel Mercure Château de Fontainebleau

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Mercure
8.3 (1569 reviews)
41 rue Royale , Fontainebleau , FR

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly and attentive staff
Excellent location near château/INSEAD/centre
Good restaurant and breakfast
Nice lobby and garden; warm pool
Calm, restful setting
Comfortable beds/literie
Cons:
Room/bathroom condition needs renovation (old tubs, patched rooms)
Pool area considered small/narrow by some guests
Lounge not always sufficiently air-conditioned
Occasional noise / poor soundproofing
View of parking for some rooms
Occasional unclear extra local charges; missing in-room fridge reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple reviews explicitly note good cleanliness and tidy common areas (e.g., 'Sauber', 'propreté'), indicating above-average cleanliness for the property.
Service
9.2
Service is consistently praised across reviews: numerous mentions of very friendly, helpful and attentive staff ('personnel très accueillant', 'personnel au top', 'very friendly staff', 'excellent accueil').
Location
9
Location repeatedly highlighted as a strength: close to INSEAD, château, centre and forest; described as ideal and convenient ('Emplacement parfait', 'proche du centre', 'à deux pas de Paris').
Room Quality
6.8
Several complaints about rooms and bathrooms (old/vétuste bathrooms, patched rooms, requests to replace bathtub with shower, disappointing room fit), plus a parking-view issue — lowers the room-quality rating.
Amenities
7.6
Amenities are mixed: strong points include lobby and lively evening music, warm pool and garden, and activities; negatives include a small/compact pool area, insufficient lounge air-conditioning, and isolated mentions of missing in-room fridge.
Value for Money
7.5
Value perceptions are mixed: some praise demi-pension as a plus, but a few guests report unclear extra local charges and small shortfalls (e.g., missing toiletries), yielding a slightly below-target value score.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Food and beverage receive consistently positive remarks: very good restaurant meals and breakfasts are frequently mentioned ('Très bonne cuisine', 'petit déjeuner très bien', 'Excellent restaurant').
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall impression is positive: calm, pleasant setting with friendly staff and good facilities, though minor issues (bathrooms, small pool, occasional noise) slightly temper the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 19:25

Property Description

Luxurious Stay in Fontainebleau

Convenient Location: Nestled in a quiet residential area, Mercure Royal Fontainebleau is a mere 500 meters from the historic castle and its picturesque gardens. With the train station just a 10-minute drive away, exploring the city is a breeze.

Unwind and Relax: Take advantage of the complimentary WiFi and bask in the sun by the inviting outdoor pool during the warmer months. Le Carrousel, the hotel's chic bar/lounge, is the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after a day of sightseeing.

Nature Lover's Paradise: Nature enthusiasts will delight in the hotel's proximity to the sprawling forest, offering a myriad of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, and mountain biking. With free private parking available on-site, your adventures are just a step away.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Mercure Royal Fontainebleau? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that children under 12 years old can enjoy breakfast for free.When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1569 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8.6
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A Diry • solo_traveller • sa
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Matthieu • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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G J • couple • gb
8
Location is excellent - As close to Fontainebleau Chateau as you'd want to be.
Pros:

Situated 600 metres from the Chateau, which was our reason for being there.
Parking on site.
Excellent room, with a very comfy bed, walk-in shower and spotlessly clean.
Very welcoming and friendly staff.

Cons:

Advertised on Booking.com as having 2 pools. This was a big bonus as my wife is a long distance swimmer.... and swims every day.
The reality was one pool, claiming to be two, 'cos part of it had a canopy over it. The other half didn't. 🤷‍♂️
Pool was maybe ten metres in length at most. Add in children and adults jumping in, and on one occasion two adults getting 'romantic' in the corner and it was unusable.
This is okay.. we don't own the pool.... but be honest about what it is.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Abdulraman • solo_traveller • qa
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Rudy • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Azafaifa • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Foygoo • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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TINGSHIN • couple • tw
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Dagmar • couple • de
8
Gut für einen Zwischenstopp in Fontainebleau
Pros:

Zentral und doch ruhig gelegen, sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal

Cons:

In der Toilette war ein ständiges laut vernehmbares Entlüftungsgeräusch, das sich nicht abstellen ließ.
Beim Frühstück und Abendessen begleitete uns laute Musik, sich zu unterhalten war erschwert.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
We had a relaxing and peaceful stay.
Pros:

Lovely hotel with French style furnishings, lovely ambiance. The location is great for the chateau and shopping.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Luc • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Classique

Cons:

Piscine très petite.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Mart • couple • nl
8
Een mooie locatie en vriendelijk personeel
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

We hadden het hotel uitgekozen vanwege de mogelijkheid om te kunnen zwemmen. Het zwembad bleek wegens een onderhoudsbeurt echter gesloten. Dat viel tegen en vind ik niet passend.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
7
Guter Ausgangspunkt für Entdeckungen in und um Fontainbleau.
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • solo_traveller • sa
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Dietmar • family_with_children • de
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
6
Convenient for chateau, although a long walk.
Pros:

Nice outside area with lots of seating. Good pool

Cons:

No ambience. Room a long way from the lift. Difficult to step in and out of bath for shower.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • at
7
Pros:

Zimmer sauber und ordentlich, Personal sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Außenanlagen waren für den Preis hinter meinen Erwartungen.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric • couple • be
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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BALRAJ • solo_traveller • qa
6
Wonderful staff, location is a plus and terrible food with old carpets and dull and insuff lighting
Pros:

Closeness to campus and lovely staff

Cons:

Worn oout and old
No project being done by Inseaders to improve this?
Food options are terrible

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee