Ultimate Endurance: Hotels for the 24 Hours of Le Mans
“Arguably the world’s most famous motor race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is as thrilling as it is frankly bonkers. Full-throttle driving endurance combines with a real festival atmosphere to create a legendary celebration of motor sport. Around the Circuit de la Sarthe’s 13.6km you can soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the events and cheer on your racing heroes. Book one of these five hotels for an epic experience at motor sport’s ultimate challenge.
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Ibis Styles Le Mans Sud Mulsanne
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Right next to the iconic Mulsanne corner, the ibis Styles Le Mans Sud Mulsanne is a comfortable, contemporary base with a 24-hour reception to match the 24-hour race. On the Friday, the Virage de Mulsanne hosts an exhibition that includes a rally of vintage cars from one legendary corner to the next, covering Mulsanne to Arnage. Meet past and present racing drivers, and enjoy music, food and entertainment. During the race itself, the Mulsanne corner is a beautiful spot to watch the race unfold in the evening or at sunrise.
Have a look at our hotels in Mulsanne page for more options.
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H24 HOTEL Le Mans
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A short walk from the Bugatti circuit section of the track, Tertre Rouge corner and the museum dedicated to the event, H24 Hotel is in pole position for race day. You can get a hearty breakfast to fuel your day, and the bedrooms are simple, spacious and comfortable. But, crucially, they’re also well sound-proofed – so whether you stay up for the full 24 hours or not, you’ll get good sleep when you want it. The museum is a must-visit before the race for racing stories and the secrets of the circuit.
Have a look at our hotels in Le Mans page for more options.
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Quality Hotel le Circuit – Le Mans
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On the tramway that runs from the town centre to the race circuit, Quality Hotel Le Circuit – Le Mans is minutes from the Tertre Rouge corner. Being a 10-minute walk from the MMArena with its concerts, it’s not only a great spot for race access, but also for the many exciting fringe events that happen around the circuit. On the Friday, for example, the pit lane is open to the public, so you can see the 60 cars in front of their garages.
Have a look at our hotels in Le Mans page for more options.
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Hôtel Arbor – Auberge de Mulsann
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Seconds away from the Michelin Chicane, you’ll find the fabulous, laid-back Hôtel Arbor – Auberge de Mulsanne. With a good range of rooms from single to quadruple, a restaurant and a pool, it’s ideal for families and groups. From the hotel, you can easily walk the famous Mulsanne straight that runs from the Tertre Rouge for the pure thrill of the cars reaching their fastest speeds of around 205mph. Watch them brake to take on the Michelin Chicane, before speeding away towards the Mulsanne corner.
Have a look at our hotels in Mulsanne page for more options.
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Hotel Campanile Le Mans Sud – Arnage
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Hotel Campanile Le Mans Sud – Arnage is just over a mile from the celebrated circuit, but with plenty of car parking, it’s a great base in a slightly quieter lakeside location. It’s also on the right side of the circuit for the legendary Virage d’Arnage, the race’s most unforgiving corner. Set yourself up on the banks for one of the best views of the action. This corner and the rest of the circuit is easy to reach with the free shuttle bus for all 24 Hours of Le Mans ticket-holders.
Have a look at our hotels in Arnage page for more options.”
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