The Mercure Amiens Cathédrale sits at the centre of Amiens, the historic capital of the Hauts-de-France region, on Rue Flatters a short walk from the Notre-Dame d'Amiens Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Gothic cathedral in France by interior volume. The cathedral's west façade is illuminated in an evening colour spectacle that runs on selected nights from June through January, and its towers are visible from several surrounding streets. The Jules Verne House-Museum, the floating market gardens of the Hortillonnages, and the pedestrian shopping street on Rue des Trois Cailloux are all within a ten-minute walk. Amiens railway station, served by direct TGV trains to Paris-Gare du Nord in approximately 70 minutes, is a 15-minute walk east of the hotel.
The building is a mid-20th-century structure refurbished to current Mercure brand standards, with clean contemporary interiors, warm colour tones, and double-glazed windows to reduce street noise. Standard rooms are well suited to couples or solo travellers with double beds and ergonomic work desks; Superior rooms add extra floor area and enhanced outlooks. All rooms include free WiFi, air conditioning, flat-screen television, and en-suite bathrooms with shower or bath.
The hotel's restaurant serves a French brasserie menu for lunch and dinner, with regional specialities including duck rillettes and Picardy-style flamiche tarts alongside seasonal mains. Breakfast is a hot-and-cold buffet served daily. There is no spa or pool, but a compact fitness area with basic cardio equipment is available to guests. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge assistance for city maps, taxi bookings, and day-trip planning to the Somme battlefield memorials 20–30 km east of Amiens. Chargeable on-site parking is a practical advantage at this city-centre address.
Room types
- Standard
- Superior
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- 24h reception
Location
2 Rue Flatters, 80000 Amiens
49.8940, 2.3010 View on map
Highlights
- Steps from Notre-Dame d'Amiens Cathedral, France's largest Gothic cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- On-site French brasserie restaurant serving regional Picardy cuisine and a daily hot-and-cold breakfast buffet
- Central location with direct TGV access to Paris in approximately 70 minutes from Amiens railway station
Tips for visiting
- Request a courtyard-facing room for quieter nights; street-facing rooms can catch early-morning delivery traffic noise
- Ask the concierge for self-drive or guided tour options to the Somme battlefields — Thiepval Memorial and Lochnagar Crater are under 30 km east
- The cathedral's evening light show ('La Cathédrale en Couleurs') runs on selected evenings in summer and winter; check the Amiens tourism website for dates and times before arrival