The Originals City, Hotel Le Gayant, Douai, Douai ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Place Pierre Brossolette, Douai, France, 59500

The Originals City, Hotel Le Gayant is situated in the historic town of Douai, known for its impressive belfry classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This hotel combines understated elegance with modern amenities, catering to both leisure and business travelers. Guests can experience the local tradition of the Gayants during their stay. The hotel’s strategic location allows easy access to various cultural and natural attractions in the area.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located near local tram services, facilitating access to Douai’s historical and cultural sites such as its famous belfry. It's situated approximately 1.5 miles from central Douai and 21.5 miles from Lille Airport. The hotel provides both free public and private parking for guests traveling by car, making it accessible for those exploring the region.

Rooms

The hotel offers 43 modern and well-equipped accommodations, ensuring a comfortable stay. Each room features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with Canal+ channels, and facilities for making hot drinks. Guests will find additional amenities like an electric kettle and a welcome tray in their elegant rooms. The hotel is also suitable for disabled guests, providing inclusive features in its design.

Eat & Drink

On-site, guests can relax at the hotel bar, ideal for unwinding after a busy day. There is a special partnership with a nearby restaurant, benefiting business travelers with convenient dining options. The bar also features a large screen for entertainment. Visitors can enjoy complimentary newspapers to stay updated on local news while they have a drink.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides essential amenities including a meeting room and a picnic area, suitable for both leisure and business activities. Guests have access to a terrace and a garden, enhancing their relaxation options. Additionally, the proximity to Arras Golf and Nautical Base of Saint-Laurent-Blangy offers various outdoor activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

22 m²

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2 Single beds

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Comfort Plus Room

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2 persons

20 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Comfort Double Room

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2 persons

17 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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City Center

Douai5000 ft

Airports

Lesquin (LIL) 19.8 mi

Train

Douai Train Station 1.2 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Safe and Secure Parking

“The private fenced car park offered peace of mind, ensuring my vehicle was safe during my stay.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast spread was impressive, offering a good variety for just 10 Euro per person, and the cappuccino was delightful!” view full review

Spotless Accommodations

“The room and bathroom were impeccably clean, providing a comfortable and fresh environment to relax in.” view full review

Tastefully Refurbished

“The recent tasteful refurbishment of the hotel created a cozy and inviting atmosphere that enhanced my experience immensely.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace

Room features

Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Place Pierre Brossolette, Douai, France, 59500

Map view

Place Pierre Brossolette, Douai, France, 59500

City landmarks

Rue de la Mairie

Beffroi

5200 ft

Museums

Musee de la Chartreuse

3700 ft

Church

St Peter's Collegiate Church

5000 ft

Church

Eglise Saint-Jacques de Douai

3000 ft

Palais de Justice

3800 ft

theatre municipal

4800 ft

Douai Hospital

1.0 mi

Church

Eglise Notre Dame

1.5 mi

Place Charles de Pollinchove

Parlement de Flandre

4300 ft

Place de Pollinchove. - Embarcadere du Palais de Justice

Anciennes Cellules du Parlement de Flandre

4300 ft

Parks

Parc de Loisirs Jacques Vernier

1.6 mi

Place d'Haubersart

Porte de Valenciennes

1.3 mi

Mosquee de Douai

2300 ft

Fonderie de Douai

3600 ft

Porte d'Arras

3700 ft

Ancienne Chartreuse

2600 ft

Bateau a Passagers Swanny

2700 ft

Eglise Evangelique de Douai

2700 ft

191 Rue Saint-Albin

Library Augustin Boutique

2900 ft

Phototheque

2800 ft

Majestic

2900 ft

Aquarium / Phototheque

2900 ft

Rives de Gayant

Gayant Expo Douai

1.4 mi

musee d'archeologie

3000 ft

Regie Gayant Expo

3400 ft

Marche de la Place Saint-Ame

3500 ft

Jardin de la Fonderie

3500 ft

Balade sur la Scarpe

3700 ft

Choregraphe

3800 ft

Nearby

Church

Presbytere Sainte Therese

500 ft

Restaurants

Friterie Tony et Nath

1200 ft

102 rue du Faubourg de Bethune

Pili Pili

1900 ft

478 rue d Esquerchin

Le Kiosque a Pizzas

1800 ft

759 rue Jean Jaures Parking Netto

Le Vintage

2100 ft

362 Rue d'Esquerchin

Dominique Legros

4200 ft

130 rue d Ocre

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.6

Location

7.2

Service

9.0

Dining

5.8

Carl

United States of America, October 2024

7.4/10

I had a decent stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, making for a pleasant night's sleep. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, providing great local dining recommendations. However, the location was a bit further from the town center than I would have preferred. Overall, the hotel offers good value for money, but there were some minor drawbacks, like the dining options not being the best.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very small but clean and comfortable. For the price, they were perfect, although they got a little cold initially.

Service

9.0

The service was extremely pleasant, with staff going out of their way to recommend great restaurants. Everyone was very helpful and friendly.

Location

7.0

The hotel was a short 15-minute walk from the town center, which was my only complaint. It was in a fairly quiet area, about 30 minutes by taxi from the bars, and conveniently close to the railway station.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast was good, featuring fresh fruit, but I think it could be improved with more proteins or boiled eggs.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities included everything I needed, but they were not overly impressive.

Phillip

United States of America, October 2024

7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which was very clean and comfortable. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, providing great recommendations for nearby restaurants. While the location was pretty quiet, it was slightly further from the city center than I expected, which required some extra travel time. Overall, it offered good value for the price, but a few amenities, like a small fridge in the room, would have made my stay even better.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean and airy, a good size and very comfortable. However, it lacked air conditioning and a fridge to keep drinks cold, which would have been nice.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with friendly staff who were always ready to help. They even unlocked a room with a bath for me, despite my gender, which I really appreciated.

Location

7.0

The hotel was in a fairly quiet area, about a 15-minute walk from the town center. It was convenient for exploring Lille, but it took around 30 minutes by taxi to get to the main bar areas.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was plentiful and well-prepared, but it was quite basic. I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for better quality options.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were decent, though nothing spectacular stood out during my stay.

John

United States of America, September 2024

7.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, which offered clean and comfortable rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist me. The location was convenient, being a short walk from the town center, but it was a bit noisy near the reception area. Overall, it's a great value for money, although the dining options could use some improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were tidy and comfortable, but I did notice a black mark on the quilt cover and only one pillow per person.

Service

9.0

The service was extremely pleasant, with staff recommending great places to eat, and they even unlocked a room with a bath for me.

Location

7.0

The hotel is in a fairly quiet area, about a 15-minute walk to the town center, which is nice, but it could be a little easier to access the bars.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was basic but fine. I appreciated the fresh fruit, though I wouldn't mind paying more for better quality.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered decent facilities, but the connection speed for Wi-Fi varied and often dropped.

Karen

United States of America, July 2024

7.2/10

The hotel had a great location, just a short walk from the town center, but had a few downsides. While the rooms were clean and modern, they could really use some air conditioning and a fridge. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, making my stay much more pleasant. Dining was a bit basic, and I wish there were better options for breakfast.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were modern, clean, and comfortable, though a bit lacking without air conditioning. It would also be nice to have had a small fridge for drinks.

Service

9.0

The service was extremely pleasant; staff members were friendly and provided excellent recommendations for dining nearby.

Location

8.0

The location was good, close enough to the town center for a pleasant walk, but it was a bit far from the main bars.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were quite basic; a bit more variety and quality would be appreciated, especially in the breakfast selection.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, though nothing particularly stood out as exceptional.

Aaron

United States of America, May 2024

7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, as it was quite dog-friendly and the rooms were all clean and modern. However, I found the location a bit of a walk from the town center, which was my only main complaint. The breakfast was good, but could use some improvement to make it a bit more enticing. Overall, it was a decent value for the price.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were modern, clean, and comfortable, which I really appreciated during my stay.

Service

9.0

Service was excellent; the owner was very pleasant and recommended some great places to eat nearby.

Location

7.0

While it was a short 15-minute walk to the town center, which was my only complaint, the area was generally quiet and convenient for getting to the port.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was good but basic; it would be great if they included more protein options like boiled eggs.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had decent amenities, but nothing too extraordinary.