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1 Place de la Cathedrale, 76000 Rouen, France
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Hotel le Cardinal
Ranked #14 of 52 hotels in Rouen
4.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Small but comfortable”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

We stayed two nights at Hotel le Cardinal in Rouen, which we found in the Rick Steves' France 2011 guide book. We had a small room with a standard double bed. It was pretty warm, and the hotel has no air conditioning. However, we were generally happy with it. Breakfast was good, and the staff was cordial.

One definite concern is that there is no parking anywhere close to this hotel. It is in a pedestrian zone and you will have to walk some distance from your very expensive parking structure (we got extremely lost and ended up parking at Hotel de Ville).

It is very close to central Rouen and the cathedral and is a good base for touring Rouen.

The front desk was never manned - you had to ring for assistance and were provided with the access code to get in. This threw us because we could not get in when we first arrived - the lady came and found us in the cafe while we were trying to decide what to do.

A friendly cat helped manage the breakfast room

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“think carefully”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2011
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Simple, adequate, clean, tidy, staff happy and helpful, value for money, no complaints
Fantastic location - take your earplugs and blindfold. the cathedral is 50 yards away and the bells are in use + street noise - people live in the city and rooms are above a bar/cafe. The rooms curtains are thin and cut narrow. Fine for one or maybe two nights.
Parking - public - plenty available but check it out before you arrive in the rush hour :o)

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Eastbourne
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Budget hotel, immaculately clean and great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011
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We had been touring Normandy and decided to stop in Rouen for the night and were worried that we had nothing booked and it was a French public holiday weekend. We came across the Cardinal by accident and worried that we would't find anything else didn't hesitate when they told us they had a family room for 4 on the top floor. Whilst basic and a little dated the bedding and towels were immaculately clean. Whilst the hotel overlooks the Cathedral and the bells peal every 15 minutes they stop at night and start up again about 8am (I think I counted 152 rings about 8.15am!!). Don't let this put you off, they do not disturb your sleep. The hotel reception staff speak excellent English and are very friendly, they provided us with a free map too. The receptionist let us inspect the room first which was great. Whilst we are not used to budget travelling I would definitely recommend this hotel at on 110 Euros for the 4 of us. We didn't eat breakfast here as the kids wanted to go to a Chocolatiere! Couple of great restaurants either side of the hotel. There is no parking but you can park nearby for 12 Euros for 24 hours.

Room Tip: Top floor is hot. Fan provided.
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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
“A perfect location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2011

This hotel is in the very heart of the historic part of Rouen. The reception staff are very friendly and helpful and speak excellent English. The room is a good size and the bathroom is large with a shower in a huge bath.The high side of the bath might be a problem for someone with hip or knee problems. However the wardrobe and suitcase storage is in the bathroom too which is rather odd. Our room had a small balcony and from there we had a fantastic view of the towers of the Cathedral. It seemed so close you felt you could reach out and touch it. The breakfast was very good and the rate of 109 € B&B seemed fair for the standard and location of the hotel.

Room Tip: Rooms at the side of the hotel must be quieter
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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Great Value matched only by the greatest view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011

To wake up and see one of the worlds most famous Cathedrals just within touching distance is a treat in itself.
Add to that a courteous and kindly management who just simply can’t do enough to make your stay pleasurable, well, that was just a huge bonus. A very small hotel nudging Monet’s much painted Rouen Cathedral, its humility belies a kindliness in service that is rare today.
The Manager/Owner is happy to recommend restaurants, provide maps, hold bags, call taxis and generally do anything to make your stay in this very unique French city a real treat. He speaks English generously and insists on putting guests at ease.
Our beds were comfortable, but the bathroom was huge, with a very large bath to boot.
The small breakfast room hosted by a family member and again provided service which was warm and welcoming.
As a result of this experience we rate Rouen as one of our favorite cities in France.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Le Cardinal Hotel
  • Le Cardinal Rouen
Address: 1 Place de la Cathedrale, 76000 Rouen, France
Price range (per night):* INR3,400 - 6,019

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