The 8 Best Luxury Hotels in Burgundy

Burgundy is an easy choice for a luxury holiday. The bucolic countryside is made up of gently rolling hills, mustard fields, vineyards, and pretty historic villages. While the gastronomy and wine are nothing less than world class. Many of the best luxury hotels in Burgundy boast their own Michelin starred restaurants and wine tasting rooms. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of their favourite high-end hotels in the region selected on their location, amenities, design, and service. Whether you want a grand château or a property with a design-led ethos, there is something for everyone here. So why not browse through our list to start planning your next break?

For a château

• Château de Vault de Lugny is a grand 13th-century moated château set in 100-acre grounds. Lofty bedrooms ooze old-world charm with antique drapes, bold wallpapers, four-poster beds and knockout views. With an award-winning restaurant plus tennis courts and fishing on-site — this is a lovely, luxury country hideaway.

For couples

• La Borde is a five-star hotel with the intimate feel of a B&B. Each of the grand suites has high ceilings, exposed beams, antiques, fireplaces, and jetted tubs. With acres of grounds, a lovely organic restaurant, and a large outdoor pool — this is an idyllic rural hideaway for couples.

For the restaurant

• Château de Bagnols is a striking medieval building surrounded by manicured grounds and vineyards. Grand rooms still have original features such as dark wooden ceilings, frescoed walls, and antique fabrics, wallpaper and furniture. With a Michelin-starred restaurant and an indulgent spa, this is luxury defined.
• Bernard Loiseau La Cote D'Or has long been famed for its restaurant serving Burgundian cuisine in a beautiful vaulted restaurant. Once headed by late chef Bernard Loiseau, the current chef Patrick Bertron keeps the gastronomic tradition alive. With beautiful traditional rooms, a spa, and an outdoor pool — this is a unique luxury package.
• Hostellerie Le Cedre is a grand five-star hotel set in the centre of Beaune. Airy rooms and suites are decorated in a fresh contemporary take on traditional design. With a Michelin starred restaurant and an expansive wine cellar that offers tastings of regional produce, this is a foodie's haven.
• Abbaye de la Bussiere is a luxury hotel set in a beautiful 12th-century abbey. Elegant rooms are romantic and traditional with heavy drapes, antiques, and views over the park. Enjoy a private wine tasting or vineyard trip before dining in the Michelin starred Restaurant 1131. Well suited to couples.

For the design

• Château de La Resle is a stunning château in Burgundy filled with contemporary works of art. Stylish rooms and suites keep their original features but the design is modern with simple furniture, natural hues, and design pieces. With an excellent 'table d'hôtes' restaurant, spa and pool — this is a hip choice for design enthusiasts.
• Grand Hotel La Cloche is set in a grand historic building with chic modern interiors in the centre of Dijon. Rooms feature large works of contemporary art, sharp lines and bursts of punchy hues. The fine-dining restaurant pairs some of Burgundy's best bottles along with regional cuisine. An undeniably stylish stay.

Still not sure where to book?

• Check out our Guru’s list of the best Burgundy hotels for foodies.
• Expand your search to include our list of all the best places to stay in Burgundy.
• Alternatively you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

  • Château de Vault de Lugny Avallon (Burgundy) 16 rooms from $407

    
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    Honeymoons  -  A fairytale setting, bursting with romance and style, plus personalised 5* treats and award-winning dining

    Country Escape  -  The Chateau sits on 100 acres of picturesque grounds right in the heart of the Burgundian countryside

    Foodies  -  This Burgundian cooking comes with a modern flare — locally sourced and totally inspired!

    Great walks  -  The Chateau is beautifully situated in the Morvan National Park boasting extensive walking with unbeatable views

    

    Recommended by  -  Great Small Hotels

    An impressive 13th Century moated Château set on charming grounds. Lofty bedrooms ooze old-world style, think antique drapes, bold wallpapers, four-poster beds and knockout views. Mouthwatering dinners are served, house party style, in a large kitchen, at separate tables, or on the lawn. Spoiling! See More

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  • La Borde Leugny, Burgundy 5 rooms from $500

    
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    Country Escape  -  A classic rural country house with facilities for tennis, swimming, basketball, and pétanque (there's hardly a need to leave)

    Cycling  -  The hotel offers free bikes so you can go explore the surrounding countryside or bike into Leugny

    Total relaxation  -  Take a leisurely walk around the beautiful garden, relax in the sauna or book yourself a massage

    Romantic Break  -  Romantic rooms boast fireplaces and hot tubs large enough for two

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    A quaint ivy-clad five star property set deep in the Burgundy countryside. A handful of rooms feature exposed beams and stone walls, fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs. Very good regional dishes are offered and the extensive facilities include a pool, tennis court, and small spa. A romantic hideaway. See More

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  • Château de Bagnols Beaujolais, Burgundy 27 rooms from $292

    
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    Spa breaks  -  Indulge yourself with a steam in the Hammam followed by hot stone massages, mud wraps and eye masks — what more could you want?

    Romantic Break  -  The French formal gardens, stunning views, couples' spa treatments and fairytale interiors ooze romance and glamour

    Foodies  -  The Michelin-starred 1217 serves up inventive and exciting dishes with a local influence

    Cooking classes  -  Cooking classes are available from the in-house world class chefs

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Relais & Chateaux

    Medieval Château oozing romance and elegance making a hideaway luxury hotel. Celestial views over the vines and towards the lake from beautiful bedrooms. Enjoy the dishes at the restaurant, explore the spa treatments and walk under the 100-year-old lime trees on the terrace. A romantic's paradise. See More

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  • Bernard Loiseau-La Côte d'Or Saulieu, Burgundy 33 rooms from $371

    
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    Foodies  -  Once famed for its cuisine by late chef Bernard Loiseau, the gastronomic tradition lives on in the 2 Michelin starred restaurant

    Total relaxation  -  Utterly spoiling treatment, with the regions most exaulted cuisine, extensive wine cellars, spa treatments and lush gardens

    Short break  -  Located just a 2.5 hour train ride from Paris, this is perfect for a quick weekend getaway

    Spa  -  Pamper yourself at the in-house spa with numerous treatments and a cedar-wood sauna

    

    Recommended by  -  Relais & Chateaux

    Popular with yesteryears stars, now renowned for its two Michelin-starred restaurant. Wonderfully atmospheric rooms have beamed ceilings, antiques, and modern luxuries such as hot tubs. With a state-of-the-art spa, an outdoor pool, and mature gardens - this is a luxurious getaway. See More

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  • Hostellerie Cèdre et Spa Beaune 40 rooms from $340

    
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    Foodies  -  The restaurant Clos du Cèdre, has one Michelin star and serves upscale local fare, accompanied by more than 400 Burgundy wines

    Boutique  -  Reception rooms are wonderfully traditional keeping the building's original grandeur while rooms feel modern with luxe touches

    5* Luxury  -  With high-end service, chic design, fine-dining, and a fabulous wine collection this is a luxurious stay

    Wine tasting  -  Located in the Burgundy region amongst the best vineyards of the region

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    A luxury hotel set in the centre of Beaune. Rooms & suites are modern and very stylish while the rest of the building keeps its original charm. A cellar, full of character, is perfect for sampling local vintages while the hotel's elegant restaurant is standout. A grown-up and romantic stay. See More

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  • Chateau de la Resle Auxerre (Rue des Buttes) 6 rooms from $250

    
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    Country Escape  -  With chic design, expansive gardens (complete with petanque lawns & a pool, naturally) plus fine-dining — this is a rural idyll

    Artworks  -  A stunning collection of modern Dutch paintings, sculptures and objets d’art displayed against navy and white walls

    Foodies  -  Seasonal gastronomic meals are served and are a real highlight (note the restaurant does not serve meals every night)

    Views  -  Stunning views of Montigny la Resle

    

    Recommended by  -  Design Hotels, Mr & Mrs Smith

    A stunning chateau in Burgundy filled with contemporary works of art. Beautiful classic rooms and suites with elegant furnishings and all the mod cons. Sophisticated living areas, excellent 'table d'hotes' restaurant, spa and a pool. An idyllic spot to explore the region from in high style. See More

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  • Abbaye de la Bussiere Dijon, Burgundy 18 rooms from $406

    
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    Romantic Break  -  This 12th century abbey is full of magic, with vaulted ceilings, enormous beds, and sunny parkland to wander through

    Foodies  -  The hotel can organise private wine tasting or vineyard trips; enjoy Michelin Star cuisine in the Restaurant 1131

    Historic  -  A 12th century Cistercian abbey packed full of period charm, this is a property with a real sense of place

    Country Escape  -  With mature grounds, fine dining, and vineyards to explore — this is French rural perfection

    

    Recommended by  -  Relais & Chateaux, Michelin Travel

    A luxury hotel set in a converted 12th-century abbey. Elegant rooms have romantic drapes, views over the park, and enormous bathrooms. Michelin-starred regional cuisine is served in an impressive dining room. Complete with a garden, terrace, library and bar to enjoy. Stunning, gourmet and peaceful. See More

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  • Grand Hotel La Cloche Dijon 88 rooms from $188

    
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    Historic  -  The grand building dates back to 1424. While the interiors are now contemporary — the building's original features remain

    Spa  -  Spa by La Cloche offers a wide range of treatments plus a countercurrent pool, multi-sensory shower, sauna and hammam

    Foodies  -  Regional cuisine is served in a very modern setting in the stylish fine dining restaurant, Les Jardins by La Cloche

    City Style  -  An elegant property, set in the heart of the city, featuring a fine dining restaurant and superb spa

    

    Set in a grand historic building, La Cloche, a Sofitel property is nothing but contemporary inside. Rooms feature large works of contemporary art, sharp lines and bursts of punchy hues. The fine-dining restaurant pairs some of Burgundy's best bottles along with regional cuisine. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Tuesday, 24th August 2021