6 Place De La Gare, 38000 Grenoble

Campanile Grenoble Centre Gare

Name: Campanile Grenoble Centre Gare
Address: 6 Place De La Gare, Grenoble, 38000, FR
Rating: 3.75

Hotel 3-star in Grenoble

Presentation

Campanile Grenoble Centre Gare is easy to spot even before you get off the train. On the other side of the square, directly opposite the station, stands a classic late-19th-century façade that many Grenoble residents still call by its former name, Suisse et Bordeaux. Cross the square with your suitcase, and you have arrived.

As you step through the door, you enter a different era. The interior was completely redesigned in 2020, before becoming part of the Campanile brand. The décor is modern and simple, with no unnecessary frills. The front desk is open around the clock. When your train is running late, it is a real relief.

Taking the elevator upstairs—slightly narrow, meaning families sometimes need to make two trips with their luggage—you will find rooms, each decorated in its own style. There are 63 in total, sleeping one to three guests. Double rooms have a queen-size bed, while triple rooms add a single bed, convenient when traveling with a child. You will find a desk for your laptop, a Smart TV, and a bathroom with either a shower or bathtub, depending on the room. It is functional, clean, and comfortable for a good night's sleep.

On the square side, the station never quite goes to sleep. Late travelers pass by, while a few regulars linger outside the neighboring tobacco shop. The double glazing does its job well, and many guests say they slept peacefully. If you are a light sleeper, however, ask the front desk for a room with less exposure.

In summer, it is worth knowing that not all rooms are air-conditioned. During heat waves, a fan takes over. The rest of the year, it is not something you think about, and many travelers stay here in winter, between trains or before heading up to the ski resorts.

Breakfast is served as a buffet from 6:00 a.m., for an additional charge, with local and fair-trade products. There is no TV in the breakfast room. You can enjoy your coffee in peace, and the bread has an excellent reputation among regular guests.

Outside, almost everything is within walking distance. The Gares tram stop is two minutes away, served by lines A and B, with line A running directly to Alpexpo. For business travelers, the World Trade Center and courthouse are just a few steps away. It takes eight minutes on foot to reach Place Victor-Hugo, a little longer to get to the Jardin de Ville and the Bastille cable cars, around one kilometer away. For dinner, there is no need to go far: a restaurant called Le Gratin Dauphinois is one minute from the door. If you are arriving by car, the public parking lot about one hundred meters away offers you a half-price rate through the hotel.

On ski mornings, shuttles to the resorts leave from the bus station next door. Have breakfast as soon as it opens, leave your suitcase in the luggage storage room, and pick it up in the evening when you come back down, your legs feeling heavy.

Summary of a few positive reviews read online

Right opposite the station—you just cross the square and you are there. The tram is two minutes away, which is convenient for getting around the city.
Very clean room and bathroom. Housekeeping is done every day.
Very welcoming night staff. Quick check-in and check-out, with no waiting.
Complete breakfast with a good selection. The bread is good, and the room is peaceful, with no TV.
Slept well and peacefully despite the station being right outside. Comfortable bedding and a well-designed shower.
Old building with tasteful interior décor. You can tell that everything was renovated recently.