BEST WESTERN The Hotel Versailles  

On the leafy edge of Buc, tucked between the historic Palace of Versailles and the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines business district. About a 15-minute drive to Versailles and roughly 30 minutes to central Paris by car or public transport. A pet-friendly, family-friendly hotel base for castle visits, local golf and velodrome events.

A charming, country-set property with 47 comfortable, modern rooms. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docking, coffee/tea makers, desks and in-room safes. Expect a low-key, contemporary vibe, garden and terrace views, plus a small library and a playroom for kids.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi, a terrace and garden, tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. Free self-parking on site, laundry and dry-cleaning services, plus a bar/lounge and limited room service. Pets are allowed and there are kid-friendly facilities — wake up to calm country-air mornings before heading out to explore.

A business center on site, express check-in and express check-out, plus complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking — handy for meetings or corporate stays near local tech and industrial hubs.

The on-site restaurant serves Plancha cuisine — a lighter, flavor-forward style of cooking — with a welcoming bar/lounge for evening drinks. Buffet breakfasts are offered on weekdays (fee applies) and room service runs during limited hours. Note that dining venues may be closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so plan ahead.