Le Germinal

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a restaurant and a bar

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Le Germinal

Lunch, dinner served; seafood, alfresco dining
Premium bedding, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Meeting facility
Standard Double Room, Canal View | Premium bedding, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Lunch, dinner served; seafood, alfresco dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
9 Cours de la Vilaine, Cesson-Sevigne, Ille-et-Vilaine, 35510
  • Place, Glaz Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, INSA Rennes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hôpital Privé Sévigné
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Canal View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cesson-Sevigne

Within a short walk of Glaz Arena, Le Germinal is within 2 miles (3 km) of Espace Ferrié - Museum of Transmissions. This 17-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Glaz Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • INSA Rennes - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Espace Ferrié - Museum of Transmissions - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hôpital Privé Sévigné - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Place de la Gare - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Atalante Station - 5 min drive
  • Cesson-Sévigné Station - 7 min walk
  • Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Boucherie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Ponte Vecchio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Holly's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪b8 breton heritage - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Le Germinal

Riverfront hotel with a restaurant and a bar
Le Germinal features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and free newspapers. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions. Additional amenities include a terrace and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Sitting areas and desks are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Le Germinal

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1880

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7 AM - 10:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.40 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Germinal Hotel Cesson-Sevigne
Germinal Hotel
Germinal Cesson-Sevigne
Le Germinal Hotel
Le Germinal Cesson-Sevigne
Le Germinal Hotel Cesson-Sevigne

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Le Germinal?

Le Germinal offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Le Germinal?

This hotel is located in Cesson-Sevigne within a short 13-minute walk of Glaz Arena. You'll also find Thabor Botanic Gardens and Parliament of Brittany within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Le Germinal?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Le Germinal include a casino at the property?

No, Le Germinal doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Le Germinal?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Le Germinal?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Le Germinal have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Le Germinal have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Le Germinal serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge at Le Germinal.

Will Le Germinal allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Le Germinal.

Does Le Germinal have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Le Germinal?

The closest major airport to Le Germinal is Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques), which is 10.1 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Le Germinal?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Le Germinal.

Le Germinal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay in Rennes area

The hotel is in a picturesque area, surrounded by ponds and a canal and is very quiet. We had a large room with seating and views over the water. It's not a modern building as it once was a working mill. The hotel has its own restaurant but there are others nearby and free parking closeby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel with charm and character and view over river. (Frogs chorus at night, natural of course, might need blocks for the ears if keeping window open to ease heat). Relaxed, pleasant hotel crew. €13+ each added for breakfast seemed a bit much?!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Troyes gem

Lovely comfortable modern room in a stylish villa. brilliant access to town on foot while having good safe parking and very quiet. Very hot though and no aircon. Fan was insufficient. aircon expected nowadays.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Franck

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victorien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jolie vue
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hôtel à Rennes

Chambre propre et très belle vue reposante, bonne literie, petit déjeuner très bon, et personnel très sympathique et accueillant. J’y revenait et j’y reviendrai
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon hôtel mais petit dej décevant

Chambre très confortable et spacieuse . Très jolie vue . Très beau cadre sur la vilaine. Très bon accueil . Rideau occultant . Literie au top . Télé grand écran. Salle de bain avec baignoire et douche séparée . Par contre , et c’est très étonnant , petit déjeuner plus que décevant pour ce niveau d’établissement : Il faut choisir la veille sur un papier ce que l’on veut manger le lendemain matin. Comment savoir précisément à l’avance ? J’ai donc demandé pain café brioche . Il y avait d’autres choses possible comme des œufs etc . Le lendemain, il y a donc bien un table où couper du pain, de la confiture du miel sur la table et on m’apporte 1 tranche de brioche . Je suppose que si j’avais demandé , on m’en aurait donné une autre mais bon le système m’a un peu gâché le moment … où est le buffet libre service pour répondre à l’envie du matin présent ? Étonnant pour ce très bel hôtel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephan

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Une adresse que je garde lors de mes déplacements à Rennes. Un accueil chaleureux, une équipe bienveillante et toujours le sourire qui fait du bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Etienne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A recommander absolument

Endroit magnifique et relaxant pour un séjour de travail. Personnel très sympathique. Petit déjeuner de rêve sur la terrasse!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bien

Un accueil très agréable et bienveillant. Une adresse à garder aussi bien sûr l’hôtel que le restaurant. Merci
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

franck

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Bel endroit Très bon accueil Service parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une petite pépite.

Très bel hôtel, très bien situé. Grande chambre avec balcon. Personnel irréprochable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

damien

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Personnel très professionnel et compétent

J’ai été très agréablement reçu par le personnel qui a été très professionnel et très arrangeant. En effet, la personne de l’accueil est une ancienne qui a travaillé chez Hotels.com et j’ai dû écourter mon séjour pour maladie. Elle a réussi à m’arranger afin de relouer directement derrière et que je puisse rentrer chez moi sans avoir à payer de frais.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très belle découverte
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMED

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024