Hôtel Cardinal

3.0 star property
Hotel in Rouen

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Daily continental breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
Exterior
Premium Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 Place de la Cathedrale, Rouen, 76000
  • Rouen Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tour Jeanne d'Arc
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Charles Nicolle Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Attic Room

  • 249 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Double Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Romantic Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 213 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Rouen

Located in Rouen City Centre, Hôtel Cardinal is next to Rouen Christmas Market and Rue du Gros-Horloge. The 15 rooms at this 3-star hotel include flat-screen TVs and premium bedding.

What's nearby

  • Rouen Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gros Horloge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Place du Vieux-Marche - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tour Jeanne d'Arc - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Charles Nicolle Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Theatre des Arts Tram Station - 4 min walk
  • Palais de Justice Tram Station - 6 min walk
  • Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dame Cakes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Paul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Café & Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barflower - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Bovary - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Cardinal

Hotel in Rouen
Guests of Hôtel Cardinal enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Desks and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 8.0 per day

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 1.40 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per day

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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.
  • There are no elevators.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cardinal Hotel
Cardinal Hotel Rouen
Cardinal Rouen
Hôtel Cardinal Hotel
Hôtel Cardinal Rouen
Hôtel Cardinal Hotel Rouen

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Hôtel Cardinal?

This hotel is situated in Rouen City Centre, just steps from Rouen Cathedral and Rouen Christmas Market, and within a short walk of Gros Horloge. You'll also find Seine and Saint-Ouen Church less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hôtel Cardinal?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hôtel Cardinal feature a casino?

No, Hôtel Cardinal doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hôtel Cardinal?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hôtel Cardinal?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include premium bedding in each guestroom with city views in some.

Are there hot tubs at Hôtel Cardinal?

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

Does Hôtel Cardinal have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hôtel Cardinal offers continental breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Hôtel Cardinal allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hôtel Cardinal.

Are there connecting rooms at Hôtel Cardinal?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Hôtel Cardinal?

The closest major airport to Hôtel Cardinal is Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley), which is 9.2 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hôtel Cardinal?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hôtel Cardinal.

Hôtel Cardinal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great breakfast, quiet at night, located right in front of the Cathedral and next to all points of interest and restaurants, very convenient! The only issue that we had was with the internet which at the moment of our stay the property had problems with the signal, further than that our stay was a great one!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

pippa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a wonderful location overlooking a cathedral square. Also the room was modern and very clean and comfortable. We had an amazing stay at Hotel Cardinal and I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with group
Excellent location. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Laurence, Sun City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right on the Rouen cathedral square.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, excellent breakfast and the host is wonderful!!! Bedding and shower head perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Extremely accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location at cathedral square, clean & convenient with excellent service - strongly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Rouen city center.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andy, Macclesfield

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at the hotel around 8pm to find no one on reception, although booking says open until 9pm. Wasn’t able to advise arrival after 6pm as we were delayed by traffic on the way. No one answered the telephone number stuck to the entrance but someone from the bar next door let us in! As there was no one on reception we could enquire about breakfast the following morning. Disappointed with our room - seems a lot smaller than any on the photos (no 9). Also has peeling paintwork and mould in the shower. Not what I expected to pay over £90 for 1 night. There are certainly better and cleaner hotels in Rouen for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ernest

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The excellent location was the most important.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, across from the cathedral. All aspects are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the area, room was just ok. Good for walking around the old town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming, spotless boutique hotel

Hotel Cardinal was a perfect hotel for us. It is lovingly cared for by the owner who does the cleaning herself. The rooms are very nicely appointed and most have a direct view of the Rouen Cathedrale that cannot be beat. Breakfast offers a variety of fresh foods in a pretty little room with lovely stained glass windows. If we are ever in Rouen we would ONLY stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mikhail, Loudonville

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, small, but typical for a European standard room size, towels were heavily worn. No safe in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Nice hotel, right next the cathedral and rue de l’Horloge
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Small, noisy and hot.

We paid extra for an upgraded room, but the room we had was extremely small, barely room to walk around the bed. The room was hot and as there was no airconditioning we had to keep the window open all night which meant it was very noisy due to the partying going on until about 3 am and the streetcleaners. The facilities were basic, not even a rubbish bin anywhere in the bedroom or bathroom. The cups in the bathroom were dirty with toothpaste residue from previous guests. The mirror had a chunk missing leaving a sharp edge right by the handle for the taps. The towels were dirty so we left them on the floor for housekeep to replace, as instructed. Housekeeping came and just hung up the towels so then we had damp and dirty towels for morning. There was no-one at reception most of the time and no way to contact them, you just let yourself in with a PIN code for the main entrance. Overall a disappointing and expensive stay with very little sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

A good location right opposite the cathedral and next to a few good cafe bars. No car parking on site but there is an underground carpark within 5 mins walk. At 11pm there is a lightship on the outside walls of the cathedral - worth watching. Breakfast at the hotel though was expensive for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Howard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
On arrival at 2 PM, the front doors were locked and we had to call an emergency number to get somebody to open. The rooms are exceedingly small and no decor. We had to call to ask for basics like a blanket for the bed, pillows, shampoo. The staff is tiny, and seem to be stretched too thin, but very pleasant when you could find them. This was our first night after an overnight flight, and we did not know that there would be a loud sound and light projection on the cathedral wall directly across the square. Having said all that, did we hate it? No, not really, but wouldn’t really want to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023