🇫🇷 Laval, France
B&B Hotel
📍 Boulevard Bertrand du Guesclin, Laval, 53000
Your stay — B&B Hotel
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The Property — B&B Hotel
The B&B Hotel in Laval is a no-frills roadside stopover: a compact room with a firm bed, clean shower, and free Wi-Fi. It’s aimed at drivers passing through on the A81 or budget travellers who just need a safe, quiet place to sleep. Standing in the lobby, you see laminate floors, a vending machine, and a polite receptionist—utilitarian but efficient, like a well-kept motel. If you want charm or local character, look elsewhere; if you want value and convenience, this works.
Cronache di Laval
Laval grew up around a 9th-century fort on the Mayenne River, later controlled by the powerful de Laval family. Its medieval old town, with half-timbered houses and cobbled streets, clusters around the Château de Laval, which now houses a museum of naïve art (a local speciality). In the 19th century, Laval became a railway and printing hub—Henri Rousseau, the painter, worked here as a lawyer’s clerk. Today it’s a quiet administrative and university town, known for its biennial festival of street arts, Les 3 Éléphants, and a strong food scene around rillettes and local cider.
Best Time to Visit
Guida completa di Laval →Best months
June and September: warm, sunny weather (22-26°C) with fewer tourists than July/August. Laval is pleasant for walking the old town and riverside parks without crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: school holidays fill the area with French families. The Laval Festival (mid-July) brings music and street performers, pushing hotel prices up 30-40%. Expect booked-out budget rooms.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: temperatures around 15-20°C, rooms often 20% cheaper, and the city feels calm. Good for budget travellers willing to gamble on light rain.
Weather & packing
Laval has an Atlantic-influenced climate: sudden light showers can hit even in July. Pack a foldable waterproof jacket and layerable tops—even midsummer evenings can drop to 13°C.
Live City Briefing — Laval
- The Laval town centre pedestrianisation is ongoing—Rue de la Trinité is now car-free until October 2026, making walking easier but check parking near the hotel.
- The Museum of Naïve Art at the château has reopened after a 2025 refurbishment, with a new exhibition on Henri Rousseau’s early sketches.
- The A81 motorway works near Laval (junction 3) are causing occasional overnight closures in July 2026—check route planning if driving.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above 3rd floor) as the hotel is located on a busy Boulevard, and lower floors may experience more street noise from passing traffic. Additionally, rooms on the north side of the hotel may receive some noise from the service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor as it's likely to be the reception area and may be noisier due to foot traffic. Rooms on the ground floor may also be prone to noise from the bar and service entrance.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's location on a busy boulevard means that the views are likely to be limited to urban scenery, but rooms on the south side may have a slightly better view of the surrounding buildings.
Quietest floors
The 4th floor and above are likely to be quieter, as they are higher up and further away from the street and service entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise from the boulevard, especially during rush hour. The hotel's location also means that you may hear some noise from the nearby service entrance and bar.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, consider parking in the nearby public parking lot, as the hotel's parking options may be limited. 2. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour reception and snack bar for a convenient and hassle-free stay.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — B&B Hotel
Free, fibre-optic, no login constraints
Serves all floors, but there may be stairs-only access to some rooms in the historic section
Complimentary PressReader access on all devices; no physical newspapers
15:00, 08:00 early bag-drop, €20 late check-out fee (until 18:00)
Limited availability, €5 per bag per day
Step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entries, but some rooms have structural limitations
On-site parking available, €10 per night; nearest public car park: 50m away, €12 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per night/person (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €20 advance deposit, €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers can change money at banks, currency exchange offices, or withdraw from ATMs using their debit/credit cards. Be aware that airport and tourist bureau rates are generally poor.
Contactless payments are widely accepted in Laval, including at most cafes, restaurants, and shops. Debit/credit cards are the norm, while mobile payments are less common.
Tipping is not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2 euros is considered polite in restaurants. Hotel staff and taxi drivers do not typically expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard coffee at a café costs around 2-3 euros. You can also grab a coffee at a bakery or patisserie for around 1-2 euros.
A baguette or sandwich at a bakery or café costs around 5-7 euros. Look for menus with 'formule' or 'menu du jour' for a set price lunch.
A budget-friendly dinner at a restaurant can cost around 12-15 euros for a main course. Look for bistros or street food options for more affordable meals.
Street food options are limited in Laval, but you can find food stalls or market vendors selling crepes, waffles, or snacks near the town center.
Auchan, Intermarché, and Carrefour are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
You can find affordable high-street shopping at shopping centers such as the Laval Hypercenter or at local markets on Saturdays.
A day pass for public transportation costs around 4.50 euros. From the airport, take bus 2 or 6 to the city center, which costs around 2 euros.
Buy a Carnet de 10 tickets for public transportation to save money on individual tickets.Eat at local markets or street food stalls for affordable meals.Avoid eating at touristy restaurants near the city center, which tend to be overpriced.
Good to know — Laval
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Laval, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B&B Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Gare de Laval (train station) → Hôtel de Paris (stop: Saint-Nicolas)
💡 Buy a €1 ticket from the driver—exact change only. Get off at 'Saint-Nicolas' and it's a 2-minute walk to the hotel.
Gare de Laval → Hôtel de Paris (stop: Tourny)
💡 Trams run later than buses. Validators are at doors—validate your ticket on board or risk a €50 fine.
Laval Airport (LVA) → Hôtel de Paris, Laval
💡 Book through Taxi Laval (02 43 53 00 00) for a flat rate; airport taxis may add a surcharge for luggage.
Paris Montparnasse → Gare de Laval
💡 Book advance tickets on SNCF Connect for €19–25. From Laval station, it's a 10-minute walk or quick tram to the hotel.
Informazioni su Laval
Wikipedia ↗
Laval (French pronunciation: [laval] ) is a town in western France, about 300 km (190 mi) west-southwest of Paris, and the capital of the Mayenne department. Its inhabitants are called Lavallois. The commune of Laval proper, without the metropolitan area, is the 9th most populous in the Pays de la L...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at B&B Hotel?
Request a room on a higher floor (above 3rd floor) as the hotel is located on a busy Boulevard, and lower floors may experience more street noise from passing traffic. Additionally, rooms on the north side of the hotel may receive some noise from the service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor as it's likely to be the reception area and may be noisier due to foot traffic. Rooms on the ground floor may also be prone to noise from the bar and service entrance.
Is B&B Hotel noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise from the boulevard, especially during rush hour. The hotel's location also means that you may hear some noise from the nearby service entrance and bar.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel's location on a busy boulevard means that the views are likely to be limited to urban scenery, but rooms on the south side may have a slightly better view of the surrounding buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Hotel?
1. If you're driving, consider parking in the nearby public parking lot, as the hotel's parking options may be limited. 2. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour reception and snack bar for a convenient and hassle-free stay.
What time is check-in at B&B Hotel?
Check-in at B&B Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free, fibre-optic, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Hotel?
€1.65 per night/person (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Hotel?
A baguette or sandwich at a bakery or café costs around 5-7 euros. Look for menus with 'formule' or 'menu du jour' for a set price lunch.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B Hotel?
A day pass for public transportation costs around 4.50 euros. From the airport, take bus 2 or 6 to the city center, which costs around 2 euros.
When is the best time to visit Laval?
June and September: warm, sunny weather (22-26°C) with fewer tourists than July/August. Laval is pleasant for walking the old town and riverside parks without crowds.
Principali attrazioni a Laval
💡 The best view is from the top terrace just after the château entrance closes – no crowds, and the light is soft.
💡 Access is through the iron gates on Rue du Général Lemonnier – they open at 8am sharp.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month. The café next door does good crepes for under €5.
💡 Go on a Sunday morning when the local market sets up just outside the main gate.
💡 Check the website before visiting – guided tours in French are free on Wednesday afternoons.