Your stay — Hôtel Select
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Hotel Facilities — Hôtel Select
free, 150 Mbps, 1 device per room, login via room key card
yes, serves all floors, no historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), no physical papers
14:00 - 20:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00 (EUR 20)
available at reception, EUR 5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance, some rooms adapted for wheelchair users
valet parking available, EUR 15 per night; nearest public car park (Parking du Vinci) is 5 minutes' walk, EUR 4.50 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: EUR 1.69 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: EUR 100 advance deposit + EUR 100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chapelle Saint-Joseph (113 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: chapelle de saint louis le mans (254 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Bertrand (821 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Temple (873 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre Commercial des Jacobins — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Parc de l'Île-aux-Planches — 572 m · ~7 min walk
La Fabrique — 704 m · ~9 min walk
Le Pâtis — 912 m · ~11 min walk
Jardin de la crèche — 640 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 314 m · ~4 min walk
Pharmacie de la gare — 61 m · ~1 min walk
Carrefour City — 74 m · ~1 min walk
Gare Routière TIS (Transports Interurbains de la Sarthe) — 328 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
Travellers can exchange currency at banks, post offices, or currency exchange offices (bureaux de change) in the city centre. Be aware that airport bureaux often offer poor exchange rates.
Most cafes, restaurants, and shops accept major credit cards, contactless payments, and mobile payments like Apple Pay. Some smaller local shops might only accept cash.
Tipping in Le Mans is generally not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is polite. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical budget coffee can be found at a café for around €2-3.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a baguette sandwich or a salad from a local bakery or café for around €6-8.
A affordable dinner option is a meal at a bistro or a brasserie for around €15-20 for a main course.
The area around the Place de la République has a variety of street food options, including crepes and waffles.
Aldi and Lidl are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
The local markets, such as the Marché de Noël, offer affordable high-street and market shopping.
A day pass for public transportation costs around €5-6, and the cheapest way to get from the airport is by bus (around €10-12).
Buy a Carnet de 10 tickets for public transportation to save money, avoid eating at touristy restaurants, and consider purchasing a rechargeable public transportation card.
Good to know — Le Mans
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Le MansFor emergencies in Le Mans from a mobile, call 112 for all services (police, ambulance, fire). The European emergency number works for French operators. Non-urgent medical advice: call 116 117 (SOS Médecins). If you don't speak French, start with 'English please' or ask for a translator. Save these before you arrive; your phone might not get signal in rural parts of the Sarthe.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Le Mans, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel Select
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 314 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la gare — 61 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Le Mans Arnage Airport (LME) → Gare du Mans (train station)
💡 Bus stop is outside terminal, buy ticket from driver with exact change. From Gare, walk 10 mins to hotel or take tram T1 to Gare Nord stop.
Gare du Mans (train station) → Gare Nord stop (5 mins walk from JOUR et NUIT)
💡 Buy a single ticket from machine (coins or card) at any tram stop. Validate ticket onboard. Tram is faster than walking with luggage.
Le Mans Arnage Airport (LME) → JOUR et NUIT hotel
💡 Fixed rate to city centre, ask driver for the set price before starting. Cash or card, though card is more reliable.
Paris Montparnasse → Gare du Mans
💡 Book TGV at least a week ahead for cheapest fares. Use Ouigo budget service for around €10 if you don't mind fixed times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hôtel Select?
Check-in at Hôtel Select is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel Select have Wi-Fi?
free, 150 Mbps, 1 device per room, login via room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel Select?
EUR 1.69 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel Select?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a baguette sandwich or a salad from a local bakery or café for around €6-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel Select?
A day pass for public transportation costs around €5-6, and the cheapest way to get from the airport is by bus (around €10-12).
Top Attractions in Le Mans
💡 Take the rue des Chanoines staircase from the cathedral — it drops you into the quietest, least-touristy part. Visit early morning before 9am for the street cleaners and the resident cat, Grisou.
💡 The bench on the south side, near the Musée de Tessé entrance, gets sun until late afternoon and has a view of the cathedral spire through the trees.
💡 Arrive just before the chimes at midday. The light hits the south rose window directly, creating a near-rainbow effect on the stone floor.
💡 The stretch from Tertre Rouge to the Mulsanne corner is a normal D-road — go on a weekday morning around 10am when traffic is light. You can stand on the kerb where Tom Kristensen used to brake. Check circuit-24h.com for public road closure dates during events.
💡 First Sunday of the month at 3pm, they run a free guided tour in French. Even if you don't speak it, the architecture notes are worth it — ask for the English handout at reception.