The 31-room Le Lion d'Or hotel is set in the historical heart of Bayeux and housed in a charming period building, though it could use some updates in the common areas. Rooms are mostly fresh and modern with good amenities and contemporary bathrooms, however a few remain in need of a makeover. A lot of effort has gone into its restaurant and the lounge bar is cozy and inviting. All in all, it's a well priced and well positioned charmer with plenty of character.
The 31-room Le Lion d'Or hotel is set in the historical heart of Bayeux and housed in a charming period building, though it could use some updates in the common areas. Rooms are mostly fresh and modern with good amenities and contemporary bathrooms, however a few remain in need of a makeover. A lot of effort has gone into its restaurant and the lounge bar is cozy and inviting. All in all, it's a well priced and well positioned charmer with plenty of character.
Hotel Churchill is a mid-range, 32-room property with a particularly rich World War II heritage and large collection of related memorabilia. Set right in the historic center of Bayeux, its location is great for exploring the sights, while also making a good base for trips to D-Day beaches. Rooms can vary in quality, with some showing signs of age and even mustiness (all have patterned carpets and bedspreads). Rates too aren't cheap for what you get, so if you're not wowed by the hotel's history, you'll find better value at the nearby Le Lion d'Or.
Hotel Churchill is a mid-range, 32-room property with a particularly rich World War II heritage and large collection of related memorabilia. Set right in the historic center of Bayeux, its location is great for exploring the sights, while also making a good base for trips to D-Day beaches. Rooms can vary in quality, with some showing signs of age and even mustiness (all have patterned carpets and bedspreads). Rates too aren't cheap for what you get, so if you're not wowed by the hotel's history, you'll find better value at the nearby Le Lion d'Or.
The Augeval Hotel is a mid-range property with 32 rooms spread over two buildings. Exteriors are charming and traditional and the garden and pool area are small but pleasant, but some interiors could use a little love. The hotel is located within walking distance of most of Deauville's attractions and is a 10-minute walk to the beach. A modest spa, jetted tubs in some bathrooms, and 24-hour room service are unexpected extras for this level of hotel, and it's a good-value alternative to the many more expensive options closer to the beach.
The Augeval Hotel is a mid-range property with 32 rooms spread over two buildings. Exteriors are charming and traditional and the garden and pool area are small but pleasant, but some interiors could use a little love. The hotel is located within walking distance of most of Deauville's attractions and is a 10-minute walk to the beach. A modest spa, jetted tubs in some bathrooms, and 24-hour room service are unexpected extras for this level of hotel, and it's a good-value alternative to the many more expensive options closer to the beach.
One of but a handful of hotels within the walls of Mont Saint-Michel, the Mouton Blanc maintains the same quaint, wood-joisted exterior as many of the other 15th-century inns on the island. Its rooms are a trifle more modern than some of the other hotels, while still retaining plenty of historic charm. As is the case with many of these highly visited hotels, the rooms may suffer from some wear and tear and have old carpeting and slightly scruffy bathrooms. Note that some of the rooms are in a small building annex directly next to a graveyard.
One of but a handful of hotels within the walls of Mont Saint-Michel, the Mouton Blanc maintains the same quaint, wood-joisted exterior as many of the other 15th-century inns on the island. Its rooms are a trifle more modern than some of the other hotels, while still retaining plenty of historic charm. As is the case with many of these highly visited hotels, the rooms may suffer from some wear and tear and have old carpeting and slightly scruffy bathrooms. Note that some of the rooms are in a small building annex directly next to a graveyard.
The Royal Barriere is a 259-room, upscale palatial hotel located in an enviable location one block from Deauville's sandy beach. Interiors are lavish to the extreme, although some of the rooms are starting to show their age. The hotel's l'Etriet restaurant is a real gem and the heated outdoor pool is pleasant, if a little small. Rates are unsurprisingly high; potential guests may also want to look into the hotel's sister property, the nearby Normandy Barriere.
The Royal Barriere is a 259-room, upscale palatial hotel located in an enviable location one block from Deauville's sandy beach. Interiors are lavish to the extreme, although some of the rooms are starting to show their age. The hotel's l'Etriet restaurant is a real gem and the heated outdoor pool is pleasant, if a little small. Rates are unsurprisingly high; potential guests may also want to look into the hotel's sister property, the nearby Normandy Barriere.
Le Manoir Des Impressionnistes certainly makes quite an impression upon first sight: the 18th-century manor house surrounded by pretty gardens and ancient woods could easily be the subject of a postcard or a magazine cover. Its setting on a hill overlooking the Seine estuary is quite special, too, and some rooms enjoy lovely sea-view sunsets. The on-site spa in a converted farmhouse is well received, as is the restaurant that uses locally sourced ingredients. There's no pool, but rates are nevertheless reasonable for such charming package.
Le Manoir Des Impressionnistes certainly makes quite an impression upon first sight: the 18th-century manor house surrounded by pretty gardens and ancient woods could easily be the subject of a postcard or a magazine cover. Its setting on a hill overlooking the Seine estuary is quite special, too, and some rooms enjoy lovely sea-view sunsets. The on-site spa in a converted farmhouse is well received, as is the restaurant that uses locally sourced ingredients. There's no pool, but rates are nevertheless reasonable for such charming package.
The 30-room Hotel l'Ecrin is set in an 18th-century manor house in the center of the pretty, medieval town of Honfleur. Interiors are lavish to the extreme and facilities way beyond what you'd expect from an advertised three-star property. Some annex rooms are disappointing, though generally standards are high and the outdoor swimming pool and spa are impressive. Everything considered, this hotel is great value for money -- just insist on a room in the main building.
The 30-room Hotel l'Ecrin is set in an 18th-century manor house in the center of the pretty, medieval town of Honfleur. Interiors are lavish to the extreme and facilities way beyond what you'd expect from an advertised three-star property. Some annex rooms are disappointing, though generally standards are high and the outdoor swimming pool and spa are impressive. Everything considered, this hotel is great value for money -- just insist on a room in the main building.
Les Terrasses Poulard is one of a number of no-frills inns available to tourists wishing to spend the night within the walls of Mont Saint-Michel. The 29 basic rooms here are spread across three separate buildings. Rooms are on the plain side, though some have charming historical touches such as decorative fireplaces and crown molding. The on-site restaurant receives better reviews than most on the island.
Les Terrasses Poulard is one of a number of no-frills inns available to tourists wishing to spend the night within the walls of Mont Saint-Michel. The 29 basic rooms here are spread across three separate buildings. Rooms are on the plain side, though some have charming historical touches such as decorative fireplaces and crown molding. The on-site restaurant receives better reviews than most on the island.
Hotel Gabriel stands out from its mid-range competition with trendy, fresh design and bright atmosphere. It’s across the street from the free shuttle to Mont Saint-Michel and within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Well-designed, organized rooms follow one-of-a-kind design schemes of blue and orange, though there's no air-conditioning. Free breakfast receives high marks from guests, and the hotel is pet friendly. Rooms can sleep up to five people, making this property popular with families.
Hotel Gabriel stands out from its mid-range competition with trendy, fresh design and bright atmosphere. It’s across the street from the free shuttle to Mont Saint-Michel and within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Well-designed, organized rooms follow one-of-a-kind design schemes of blue and orange, though there's no air-conditioning. Free breakfast receives high marks from guests, and the hotel is pet friendly. Rooms can sleep up to five people, making this property popular with families.
The 19-room Ivan Vautier Hotel is a luxury boutique built around its renowned restaurant. Set on a somewhat drab, residential street away from central Caen, location certainly isn't its selling point -- though rooms are smart and appropriately high-end with excellent bathrooms and amenities. The spa area is good enough for the caliber of hotel (with steam bath, sauna, and hot tub) but the restaurant is, of course, the highlight and the food certainly won't disappoint. Overall, the hotel is swanky without quite hitting seriously upscale, but reasonable rates do tend to reflect this.
The 19-room Ivan Vautier Hotel is a luxury boutique built around its renowned restaurant. Set on a somewhat drab, residential street away from central Caen, location certainly isn't its selling point -- though rooms are smart and appropriately high-end with excellent bathrooms and amenities. The spa area is good enough for the caliber of hotel (with steam bath, sauna, and hot tub) but the restaurant is, of course, the highlight and the food certainly won't disappoint. Overall, the hotel is swanky without quite hitting seriously upscale, but reasonable rates do tend to reflect this.