Design & Boutique Hotels in Laval, France
Updated 30 June 2026 · 20 real hotels
Laval and its close surroundings offer a range of carefully curated stays, from converted historic manor houses to modern branded hotels with strong design sensibilities. The highest-rated options sit just outside the city centre, combining period architecture with thoughtful interior choices. For a central base, several well-rated hotels near Laval train station deliver consistent comfort at accessible price points.
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Stylish Places to Stay In and Around Laval
Laval, the capital of the Mayenne department in the Pays de la Loire region, is a city shaped by medieval heritage, the River Mayenne and a quietly creative local identity. That character extends to its accommodation scene, where a cluster of guest houses and manor properties in the surrounding countryside offer interiors that balance historic bones with considered, contemporary touches. Guests who value atmosphere alongside comfort will find the most distinctive addresses within a 6 to 12 kilometre radius of the city centre, set in renovated farmhouses, manors and country residences.
Within Laval itself, the area around the train station concentrates the city's main hotel offer. Several three-star hotels here combine practical locations with well-maintained, modern rooms, making them solid choices for visitors who want to explore the old town, the Château de Laval and the Musée d'Art Naïf on foot. Whether you prioritise a rural setting with character-filled rooms or a central address with easy rail connections, Laval's accommodation spread covers both ends of that spectrum.
Our selection in Laval
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| hotelF1 Laval | Change : à 2,7 km de Laval | ★ 3.3 | 42 €/nuit |
| Fasthotel Laval ★ | Grenoux-Ribaudières | ★ 4.2 | 54 €/nuit |
| ibis budget Laval ★★ | Bonchamp-lès-Laval : à 3,4 km de Laval | ★ 4 | 56 €/nuit |
| Quality Aparthotel St-Berthevin Laval | Saint-Berthevin : à 3,3 km de Laval | ★ 4.4 | 57 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Laval Changé ★★ | Change : à 2,6 km de Laval | ★ 4.1 | 62 €/nuit |
| Hôtel Inn Design Laval ★★★ | Grenoux-Ribaudières | ★ 3.7 | 66 €/nuit |
| Kyriad Laval ★★★ | Saint-Pierre le Potier-Bois l'Huisserie | ★ 4.3 | 69 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Laval Ouest ★★ | Grenoux-Ribaudières | ★ 4.2 | 69 €/nuit |
| Hôtel du Maine ★★★ | Gare | ★ 4.6 | 74 €/nuit |
| ibis Laval Le Relais d'Armor ★★★ | Change : à 2,7 km de Laval | ★ 4.4 | 79 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels near Laval offer the most characterful, boutique-style experience?+
La Provosterie, located about 9.5 km from Laval, and La Maison de l'Orbière, roughly 6 km out, both earn near-perfect guest scores and occupy restored rural properties. Their settings and architectural heritage give them a distinctly boutique feel that is hard to replicate in a city-centre hotel. Manoir De La Coudre in Changé, just 2.8 km from Laval, is another manor-house address worth considering for its combination of proximity to the city and period character.
Are there design-forward hotels in central Laval itself?+
The ibis Styles Laval Centre Gare in the Crossardière neighbourhood is the most brand-led option in the city, with the colourful, signature ibis Styles interior format that sets it apart from a standard business hotel. Hôtel du Maine and Hôtel et Apparts Marin, both near the station, offer clean, modern rooms with consistent three-star and two-star standards respectively, making them reliable if less architecturally distinctive choices.
What is the price range for stylish or well-rated stays in and around Laval?+
The hotels and guest houses listed here range from around 72 €/night at the Campanile Laval Nord in Changé up to 90 €/night at La Maison de l'Orbière. Most options sit in the 83 to 87 €/night bracket, meaning that a comfortable, well-rated stay in the Laval area does not require a significant budget.
Is it better to stay in the city centre or in the Laval countryside for a design-focused trip?+
That depends on your priorities. The countryside addresses, such as La Provosterie, La Maison de l'Orbière and Chambres d'hôtes La Chaussée d'Olivet, offer more distinctive interiors and settings, often within restored historic buildings, but they require a car for day trips into Laval. Central hotels near the station are more convenient for train travellers and for walking the city's medieval quarter, though their interiors tend toward functional modernity rather than individual character.