Hotel Restaurant Le Dauphin Et Le Spa Du Prieure, Caen ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

29 Rue Gemare, Caen, France, FR-14000

Hotel Restaurant Le Dauphin Et Le Spa Du Prieure is set in a former priory located in Caen, France. This 4-star establishment provides a tranquil atmosphere and features a spa, including a Finnish sauna and hammam. It is situated in the historical heart of the city, near landmarks associated with William the Conqueror.

Location

Hotel Restaurant Le Dauphin is located just 2 km from central Caen. It is within walking distance of various cultural attractions, such as the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Caen and Eglise Saint-Pierre. Carpiquet Airport is situated 15 km away, and public parking is available nearby.

Rooms

The hotel offers well-equipped accommodations with soundproof rooms. Each room includes amenities such as a minibar, electric kettle, and flat-screen TV. En suite bathrooms provide a walk-in shower and bath, ensuring comfort for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

Eat & Drink

The gourmet restaurant specializes in dishes from the Normandy region, paired with an extensive fine wine list. Guests can experience local flavors while enjoying a refined dining atmosphere. A bar/lounge is also available for guests to relax with their favorite drinks.

Leisure & Business

A range of leisure options includes a spa center, sauna, and hot tub for relaxation. The hotel also provides 2,669 square feet of conference space and meeting rooms for business needs. Additional amenities consist of concierge services, massages, and beauty treatments.

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25 m²

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18 m²

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18 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Caen400 m

Airports

Carpiquet (CFR) 13.1 km

Saint-Gatien (DOL) 58.1 km

Train

Caen Station 1.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 15 per day

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Off-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Jacuzzi
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

29 Rue Gemare, Caen, France, FR-14000

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29 Rue Gemare, Caen, France, FR-14000

City landmarks

Museum

Memorial de Caen

2.3 km

Castle

Caen Castle

890 m

Church

Abbey of Sainte-Trinite

1.4 km

Museum

Museum of Fine Arts of Caen

800 m

Public Building

Abbey of Saint-Etienne

670 m

3 Rue de l'Abbatiale

Monastere de la Visitation

830 m

Museum

Musee de Normandie

810 m

Park

Colline aux Oiseaux

2.4 km

Vaugueux

720 m

Garden

Jardin des plantes de Caen

830 m

15 rue Guillaume le Conquerant

Eglise Saint Etienne

610 m

Church

Eglise Saint-Jean

680 m

161 Rue Basse

Manoir des Gens d'Armes

1.6 km

Church

Chapelle Sainte-Paix

1.9 km

110 Rue Saint-Jean

Church of Saint-Jean de Caen

680 m

Market

Marche De Caen

640 m

Nearby

Church

Eglise du Vieux Saint Sauveur

240 m

Church

Church of Saint-Etienne-le-Vieux

490 m

Church

Eglise Saint-Pierre

500 m

25 rue de Geole

Maison des Quatrans

170 m

Square

Place Saint-Sauveur

370 m

52 rue Saint Pierre

Maisons a Pans de Bois

160 m

Office du Tourisme

Circuit Historique Guillaume le Conquerant

270 m

Rue du Vaugueux

Quartier du Vaugueux

420 m

7 Rue Froide

Heula Boutik

170 m

Rue des Fossés du Château

Salle de l'Echiquier

230 m

2 Place Saint Sauveur

Statue de Louis XIV en Empereur Romain

270 m

Square Boitard

La GlaciereSouterraine

270 m

Mall

Centre commercial Paul Doumer

280 m

149-151 Rue Saint-Pierre

Birthplace of Francois de Malherbe sixteenth century ISMH

300 m

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Pancake night fever

260 m

23 rue Gemare

L'Aromate

220 m

9 rue Gemare

la cantine des quatrans

290 m

3 Place Jean Letellier

Sain'bols

290 m

2 Place Jean Letellier

BiBoViNo

280 m

10 B rue Froide

Sakoura

330 m

35 rue de Geole

L'okara - Cantine Vegetale

190 m

24 rue Froide

Pizza Rustica

260 m

Rue Froide

Les 4 rangs

320 m

8 Place Jean Letellier

Une Belle Journee

360 m

43 rue de Geole

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Terrific location

Clean rooms

Staff indifference

Small, outdated rooms

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

6.5

Location

9.0

Service

7.1

Dining

6.0

Richard

United States, October 2024

6.6/10

The hotel has a terrific location, making it easy to walk to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. The rooms, while clean, felt a bit small and outdated. The service was a mixed bag; while one staff member was friendly, others didn’t seem very helpful. Overall, the experience was decent for the price, but some improvements are definitely needed.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were kept spotlessly clean and had nice decor, but they felt small and a bit dingy, reminiscent of a Best Western from the 90s.

Service

5.0

The service was hit or miss. Although one staff member was willing to help when my ferry was late, others seemed indifferent and unfriendly.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic and makes it easy to get to various attractions. However, the parking area can be a bit tricky to navigate at times.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast offered a good selection, including local treats, but it could still be improved for what you pay.

Facilities

6.0

Overall, the facilities were adequate, but they didn't stand out as exceptional.

Terrific location

Staff indifference

Fred

United Kingdom, September 2024

7.8/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which is located in an excellent area with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. The staff were absolutely fantastic, always friendly and helpful. However, I found the rooms a bit basic and lacking charm, and it was unfortunate that there was no air conditioning. The overall experience felt good for the price, but a few enhancements could make it even better.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were quite basic and didn't have any charm, plus they didn't have air conditioning. However, they did provide some useful amenities like an electric kettle.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with very friendly staff who were always willing to help and share great recommendations for places to eat in Caen.

Location

10.0

The location is terrific, with easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, and local attractions like the Château de Caen.

Dining

7.0

While the dining options were plentiful, I thought they could improve on some aspects like variety and quality of bread.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but there was certainly room for improvement to make them more appealing.

Phil

United Kingdom, September 2024

7.4/10

The hotel is situated in a charming location, reminiscent of an old castle, which adds a unique character to the stay. While the rooms were super tiny for the price, the powerful warm shower definitely made up for it. The service was friendly, although the staff seemed a bit grumpy, probably due to being understaffed. Overall, it was a decent experience, but the room size and understaffing were not ideal.

Rooms

6.0

The room was quite tiny for the price but had a powerful warm shower.

Service

7.0

The staff were lovely and helpful, despite appearing a bit grumpy, possibly because the place felt understaffed.

Location

9.0

The hotel is a great spot for sightseeing and a quick walk into town, which I really appreciated as a solo traveler.

Dining

8.0

I enjoyed the breakfast options, especially the local apple juice and duck rillettes, which were quite good.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were reasonable but nothing particularly luxurious.

Billy

United States, September 2024

6.4/10

The hotel had a great location, making it easy to walk to local attractions and restaurants. The rooms were very clean, although a bit small, and the service left something to be desired with staff not being particularly friendly. Dining options were basic and somewhat overpriced for what was offered. Overall, the hotel offers decent value for money but could improve on service and dining.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were super clean and well-equipped, but they were on the small side, especially when it came to maneuvering in the bathroom. The pillows could use an upgrade as well.

Service

5.0

Service at the hotel was average. While they offered room service and other amenities, the staff wasn’t particularly welcoming and even asked for my room number before greeting me.

Location

9.0

The location was terrific, with easy walking access to restaurants, shops, and historical sites like William the Conqueror's Château de Caen. It was a nice surprise to find so much nearby.

Dining

5.0

Dining was rather average for the price. Although the breakfast included a variety of fruits and nuts, I found it basic and a bit bland, especially for $35 for two people.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had standard amenities like housekeeping and dry cleaning, but nothing stood out as exceptional.

Kate

United Kingdom, August 2024

6.8/10

The hotel is located in a great spot, just a short walk from local attractions like William the Conqueror's Château de Caen. My room was clean but a bit small, and the service was friendly, although there were a couple of inconvenient moments. The breakfast options were quite basic, which was a letdown for me. Overall, it was decent value for money, but there’s definitely room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The room was clean, although a bit on the small side. The pillows had seen better days, but overall it was tidy.

Service

7.0

The staff was generally friendly and helpful, but I did notice one of the employees seemed a bit grumpy at times.

Location

9.0

The location was terrific, with easy access to restaurants and shops.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was quite limited, just basic croissants and bread with butter and jam, which was disappointing.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were adequate but nothing exceptional. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable.

Dan

United States, August 2024

7.6/10

This hotel is in a fantastic location, with easy access to main attractions and lots of bars and restaurants nearby. The rooms were decent, but I felt they could be improved. The service was generally friendly and accommodating, but I had a few issues with the dining aspect, which didn’t quite meet my expectations. Overall, it's a solid choice for convenience but has room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were ready when I arrived, but they didn't have a view or air conditioning, which I found a bit lacking.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and helpful, especially when they allowed me to check in late without any hassle. However, one staff member was not as accommodating regarding charges for bottled water.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect for visiting main attractions and has plenty of dining options nearby.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast options were delicious, but I felt it could be improved with more variety and warmer selections.

Facilities

7.0

I didn't use the spa, but the hotel had nice amenities like a pool, which I appreciated. However, parking can be a bit challenging.

Harry

United Kingdom, July 2024

6.8/10

The hotel has a fantastic location, very close to the historical buildings, making it ideal for sightseeing. The rooms are quite isolated, which means no disturbances from neighboring rooms, but I found them to be hot and stuffy due to the lack of air conditioning. The service was helpful and offered great recommendations for local dining. However, I did find the overall experience a bit lacking due to some facilities needing improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were on a separate floor, so there was great privacy. However, they were hot and stuffy without any air conditioning.

Service

9.0

The staff spoke good English and were extremely helpful, even suggesting we explore the nearby Vaugueux area for dining.

Location

10.0

The location is perfect, right in the center of Caen by the Chateau, making it easy for sightseeing.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience could use improvement; the bread was bland and options were very limited for the price.

Facilities

5.0

I didn't find many amenities to be satisfactory, and having to walk across the car park to get towels was inconvenient.

Billy

United Kingdom, June 2024

6.6/10

The hotel offers a decent stay with a great location near historical sites in Caen. While the rooms are clean and on a separate floor to ensure privacy, they feel a bit dated and could use air conditioning. The service has its ups and downs; the staff is friendly, but some of the assistance was lacking. Dining options were pricey, and the breakfast could have been improved. Overall, it's a solid choice but not without its issues.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and located on a separate floor, ensuring a quiet stay. However, they felt a bit small and dated for the price, and the lack of air conditioning made them quite stuffy.

Service

6.0

The staff was friendly, particularly the receptionist who spoke good English. However, the assistance with luggage storage and car parking wasn't very helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel is ideally located in the historic city center of Caen, making it perfect for sightseeing, dining, and shopping.

Dining

5.0

Dining seemed a bit overpriced, and while the food was decent, the breakfast options were bland and not up to par, particularly with the limited variety.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were adequate but did not stand out, with room service and laundry available, though not extensively tested.

Peter

United States, May 2024

6.6/10

I had a decent stay overall, with the rooms being clean and somewhat comfortable, though a bit on the smaller side. The service was friendly and helpful, but the location had a few issues with parking and some inconvenient access. Dining was just okay, not quite what I expected for a higher-star hotel. The value for what I paid was fair, but there were definitely some drawbacks worth noting.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were a bit small and had seen better days, but they were clean and quiet since I was on my own floor.

Service

9.0

The staff were really friendly and always ready to help, which made the stay more enjoyable.

Location

7.0

While the location wasn't too bad for exploring, finding the hotel was tricky with road works, and parking was an annoying added cost.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was adequate but definitely not special; I expected more from a four-star place.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were okay but nothing stood out as exceptional.

Friendly staff

Small rooms

William

United States, May 2024

6.8/10

The hotel offers a great location with numerous bars and restaurants nearby, making it quite convenient for exploring the area. The rooms are clean and comfortable, but they could use a bit of updating, especially the pillows. Service from the staff was a mixed bag; while they were friendly, some aspects felt a bit lacking in efficiency. The dining experience was decent but not remarkable, and extra charges for parking were a downside.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, although a bit small and the pillows had seen better days.

Service

6.0

The staff was generally friendly and provided good information, but there were some service hiccups.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, with plenty of bars and restaurants in the area, although it can get quite noisy at night.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was adequate, with some delicious options, but overall it could definitely be improved.