The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial

3.0 star property
Hotel in Saint-Contest with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Family Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Property entrance
Family Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rue du Clos Barbey, Saint-Contest, 14280
  • Place, Colline aux Oiseaux
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Caen Memorial
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Caen Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Saint-Contest

The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial places you within a short walk of Colline aux Oiseaux and within a mile (2 km) of Caen Memorial. This 69-room, 3-star hotel has a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Colline aux Oiseaux - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Caen Memorial - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Caen Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Michel d'Ornano Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Zenith de Caen - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bretteville - Norrey Station - 9 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Essentiel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Mie Paulette - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kyriad Caen Nord - Mémorial - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial

Hotel in Saint-Contest with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Guests of The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This smoke-free hotel also has a reception hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include hair dryers and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial on Nov 20, 2025 start from $59.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

This hotel is located in Saint-Contest, a short 16-minute walk from Caen Memorial and also 10 minutes on foot from Colline aux Oiseaux. You'll also find Normandy Museum and Congress Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a turndown service as well as a bar and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial for a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

The closest major airport to The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial is Caen (CFR-Carpiquet), which is 4.4 mi away (7 minutes by car). Another top airport is Deauville (DOL-Normandie), which is around 27.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

No, at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.