Hôtel des Quatrans

France , Caen
CAEN, 17 Rue Gemare
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8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Jerry

Staff was very helpful and courteous.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Bruce

Very helpful staff. Close to everything and especially restaurants like Monsieur Louis on Pl. Saint-Sauveur. Only small complaint would be how tight the bathroom was. A tall person would have trouble sitting on the toilet in the room I had on the 4th floor. But nice view from the balcony.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2025

Steve

Overall property needs some TLC (paint, hallways, no wifi, bathroom amenities)

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

Valerie J

The hotel was very clean and comfortable. Easily walkable to train station, restaurants, interesting areas of Caen. We stayed there to visit Juno beach on the Normandy coast. The only reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars was the lady behind the front desk barely glanced up at us when we came and went, couldn’t be less interested in us. When we checked out early, she couldn’t store our luggage because she was full, so we had to drag our bags around for 4 hours waiting for the train. It was very disappointing.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Keith

Great hotel in Caen

Excellent hôtel in a really lovely part of Caen near the Chateau. The rooms were clean and modern and the beds were really comfy. I would definitely come back again.

Things to improve would be water available in the room and a shaver socket - neither of which were provided.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2025

Eric

Just average really. Tiny pillows and sound insulaiton is pretty poor. Otherwise OK.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Mark

Great location for the city centre.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Chen Hui Anita

The staff was friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

Donald

Cute place

The rooms and bathrooms were spacious and clean. The reception staff was kind, and helpful. There was no AC in our room, but we were only there for one night. The windows opened, but it was noisy. Excellent buffet breakfast worth the additional cost.

The one oddity was that the elevator didn’t bring you to the floors. You still had to go up or down stairs after arriving at the desired floor—not great for guests with mobility issues.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Pamela

Wonderful staff and lovely breakfast.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

George

Great place

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2025

Lisa

Walls were very thin, so you could hear noise from every guest on the floor. Bathroom could have used better cleaning. Be aware that the elevator is very small and doesn't go level to all floors, so if you have a lot of bags, you will need to work around this. Good value for the money, beautiful city.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Paula

Liked a lot for location and cleanliness

4/10

Poor

16 May 2025

Lorene

Definitely wouldn’t consider staying again!

This place feels like a very cheap hotel. The elevator was out of service, the pillows were an odd shape and when we asked for another pillow we were told there were none. The parking was complicated, at best. The beds were uncomfortable. The pictures on this site are misleading. But the location is great!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2025

Vivian

A clean, moderately-priced hotel very close to public transportation and well-located for walking in the historic centre. Our only complaints are the elevator was out of order and the bathroom was very small, making it problematic for tall people to use the toilet.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

Darcie

Nice location

The stay was comfortable and centrally located in an area with many restaurants and bars. We found it interesting that on a Saturday night at 7:00 pm it was difficult to find dinner as most places were serving drinks only at that time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2025

marco

Rooms and bathrooms are very compact but very modern and clean …
I would definitely stay there again

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Brian

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Perry

Booked a \"triple\" room as we had our son along on this trip. The room was small but very clean and comfortable. Having the option for us all to stay together rather than having to book an additional room was great. The room was just right for the three of us.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Lillie Thomson

Quiet, clean close to everything you could need. Excellent service, staff were amazing!! Rooms are small but well thought out. 100% recommend and will go back!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2024

Betty

The staff is amazing.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2024

Robert

Good central location, great breakfast at an additional price, clean and convenient. Lots of stuff within walking distance.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2024

Kelly

staff was extremely friendly and helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2024

Maurice

Location !

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Aug 2024

Walter

staff was very pleasant and helpful. that’s the only good part. No air conditioning, temperatures were 99* high los of 82*. If we opened windows noise outside. Mold in bathroom. Requested wake up call and never received one. Terrible unavailable parking.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2024

william

Ok but needs updating

The staff were really helpful. Room was ok but tatty. Lots of paint chipped off walls. Wall paper hanging from the ceiling. Bathroom was nice and clean. No fan or ac which made it very uncomfortable to sleep, as u needed the window open but its a really noisy and busy area. Its a great location. Wouldn't need a lot to tidy the room and add a ceiling fan at least.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Val

Great for a stop over

Very nice room for 3 with enough space, good bathroom and a nice surprise of a roof patio to chill out on.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2024

Camille

Super friendly staff but...

Really friendly staff and only 7 mins walk from popular rue Vaugueu... But room was tiny for family of 3, uncomfortable soft beds, no charming surroundings as the photos might suggest (in council estate) and no free parking nearby with difficult and busy parking nearby.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2024

Philip

Great staff.

Not great. The room was very cramped with the 3 of us and the first room was full of mould so I asked to move which they did immediately. The staff were lovely which was the only good thing about the hotel.
The parking was atrocious, especially if you arrived in anything bigger than a roller skate/Renault Clio. The hotel is badly maintained and desperately needs a makeover. At times it felt like we were visiting fawlty towers. The lift nearly works but I wouldn’t recommend getting in it with your luggage, just send your luggage, if it fits.
The hotel is perfectly positioned in Caen but whoever owns it doesn’t want to invest in it.
If it were managed properly it could be ideal.
And lastly whoever said in a review don’t worry about the parking, must have cycled.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2024

Steven

We had room 103, the noise of furniture being dragged upto 22.00hrs, noise from cars. Paper falling off ceiling. There for a week and the bedding wasn't changed

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2024

MICHAEL

The rooms are very small. You can sleep here for one night if you have to.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Jessica

A lovely place. The man on the reception there (sorry I didn't catch his name) was so helpful throughout our stay. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom looked new and was very spacious. There was a 2-headed very powerful shower and a huge sink. We enjoyed a drink from the bar when we came bath from our day out. We would definitely stay as it was such goof value and a really pleasant experience.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Dean

Hotel staff were great, especially the gentleman operating the restaurant.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2024

Elaine

Perfect!

One night, room for 3, clean, plenty of room and bathroom was spacious and clean. Nothing I would change!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2024

Carmelina

Everything was great including the breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2024

Paul

Nice little hotel.

The hotel was very clean, the room was small but did'nt cause any issues. The bed was very comfortable. We had breakfast which was very well presented and for 13 Euro was not a bad price. The dining area was also very nice and clean. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2024

Richard

Great Hotel and Great Staff

Hotel was perfect for us during our stay over D-Day. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Don’t be put off by the parking all car parks are free between 19:30-09:30 and it only took a couple of minutes to find a space every time. Will definitely come back again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Julie

Great hotel with central location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Carlos A.

Cleanlines of the bathroom. Its perfect!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2024

Robin

Front desk staff were helpful and spoke English well enough. Rooms are sparse and simple, basic, ask for extra pillows as you only get two for a king bed, no parking on site and you have to rely on street parking which is a hassle. Room 302 was not so good, the room had a strange odour of wet dog or sour feet when entering, opening a window didn’t help much. No air conditioning and everything felt damp because of the rainy weather.
Location is great, close to chateau Caen and the old town around the corner with some good eats and nice scenery.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2024

Debbie

Good location near the Caen Castle and restaurants. The hotel was clean and new looking. The room was on the small side but very functional. Enjoyed our stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2024

Richard

Great location. Parking was a bit of an issue.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2024

Rachel

Would recommend

Really lovely hotel, perfect location for everything you need in Caen, very close to all attractions and amenities. Staff were very friendly and helpful and room was very comfortable.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2024

Eileen

It was fine. The staff was very nice and attentive.
Breakfast good!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2024

William

Wonderful staff very kind and helpful. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2024

Guntars

Rooms are small but comfortable.
Excellent staff. Great breakfast.
I’d stay again.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2023

Shauna

The staff was friendly. We only stayed one night, but it was a good stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2023

Richard

Great place to stay in Caeb

Staff was very accomodating and knowledgable about the area. Room was comfortable, clean and quiet, I had a great sleep. Location is close to everything, including some incredible cafes and amazing restaurants. They had no issue with letting us store our bags after checking out, so we could comfortably visit Juno Beach before we left for Paris. I would 100% stay again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2023

Lisa

Very close to the Chateau de Caen, and the shopping district. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2023

Weisi

Nice place!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2023

James

Very pleasant, centrally located, helpful staff.
Fantastic breakfast.

We came on the train from Paris, rented a car, then went to Bayeux for the Tapestry and to the Normandy beaches. Dress warm for those beaches - the wind is strong!

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2023

Jill

Great location - walkable to shops and restaurants. Older property but clean. Friendly front desk staff.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2022

Peter

Close to the castle, restaurants and shops

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2022

Clare

Lovely

Lovely hotel in convenient location. Staff very friendly and helpful

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2022

Isaac

If you stay on the first floor, there’s no elevator service.

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2022

Robert

Next to the castle in Caen/DDAY attraction’s close

Front desk was very friendly

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2022

Hayley

Nice hotel

Very nice hotel rooms very comfy organized clean bathroom.
Staff very friendly would help with anything.The lift is a little bit small room for just one person and a bag

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Just an overnight stay. Breakfast was good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Ver nice hotel with a spacious Comfortable room and very friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Sep 2019

bernard

Rooms are very small and dirty no air conditioner and fridge cannot open windows as people can get in form other room. the lift is also extremely small.
will never stay there again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Room is small but decent. It would be better if there's air conditioning.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel does not have air conditioning.The room was unbearably hot at check-in because it has western exposure and the drapes

This hotel does not have air conditioning. Our room (101) had western exposure and the windows were left uncovered and closed. The room was not near comfortable until 11 pm.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2019

bobwhite

First, the room was very clean, the water pressure in the shower was good, water was hot and the bed was comfortable. For the low prices this hotel offers, that’s really all you can ask for.

And it was pretty much all we got :)

Amenities are bare bones, skimpy towels, tiny soap, no shampoo or body wash... first time I’ve seen a bathroom and shower with soap dispensers mounted on the walls. There was a small selection of coffee and tea, but no creamer. Closet space was small and there was no dresser. Elevators stop on the landing in between floors so you’ll either walk up or down half a flight. Hallways are dark and a bit spooky.

Optional breakfast was very good, but more expensive than a similar breakfast in our expensive Paris hotel.

Neighborhood seemed a little seedy, but there are decent restaurants within walking distance, including Pancake Fever next door which was hot, cheap, freshly prepared and delicious.

Oh - it’s a bit hard to find and the hotel offers NO PARKING. Street parking is in very high demand. One night, I drove around for 15 minutes looking for a spot. If you don’t have GPS, good luck to you!

All in all, we got our money’s worth, but we didn’t spend much, if you know what I’m saying. Book a cheap hotel - get a cheap hotel.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

We did not get enough sleep. Apparently the person or persons who stayed in the room next to us was moving furniture(it’s what it sounded like) all night long through almost midnight and up again at 5:30 am still moving furniture!!!!!! Wish there was parking on site.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2019

Dave

Family trip

Nice place, close to downtown attractions.

Family

2/10

Poor

28 May 2019

Verified traveler

2 nights right after landing from Boston, jet lagged, exhausted... couldn’t sleep because this place is so loud, not to mention the apR

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2018

liila

Hotel location was very good and easy to get an access to the walking pedestrian area of shops and restaurants. Room was clean but not well noise insulated. The elevator was tiny and not stopping at your floor thus be ready to carry over your laggage on stairs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2018

Patrick

Last minute winner

This was a last minute booking, and was great. The staff were all very friendly, and all spoke English as well. Rooms were nice and clean, location was excellent. If you want to do some sightseeing in Caen, stay here cause everything is easily walkable. Will absolutely be back. Thanks again to the incredible staff.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2018

Lori

Location was good for exploring Caen. Staff was very helpful with questions about the area. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed for our one night stay. We left the windows open all night as it was warm and slept on top of the covers. There is no A/C so to be expected.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2018

Center of Caen

Nice simple clean room. Was able to walk to all the historical sites. Front staff very helpful and spoke great English. No extras such as fridge, coffee pot or microwave, but had breakfast available downstairs and lots of cafes next door and across street. Felt safe there and comfortable even with children. Very tiny elevator and it stops between floors so you need to be able to traverse half a flight of stairs at minimum. Would stay again!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2017

Jacqueline

convenient location

Convenient location for shopping, restaurants and sight seeing. Staff very helpful. Lift small for 2 people. Bedroom comfortable and large with king size bed. Area very quiet so slept well. Would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2017

Kevin

Great location for exploring Caen

Great location for exploring Caen. Minutes to the fortress and the pedestrian shopping area. It is less than 10 minutes walk to the two abbeys and restaurants. Breakfast and service were very good. Parking is reasonable at 9 Euro, and located underground across the street.

Family

4/10

Poor

19 Sep 2016

What a disappointment!

Rooms were small and hot, if you tried to leave the slider open to cool off, the noise on the street would keep you awake. The bed was the most uncomfortable bed I have ever been on. On the positive side, the front desk staff did speak English well and the breakfast bar was pretty good.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Stopover

We were here for one night on our way from Cherbourg to italy. We were tired when we arrived so it was good that the check in was quick and efficient. The hotel was in a quiet part of the town easy to find and with available parking. The room was comfortable and clean with a nice balcony and the bathroom although a little small had a great shower. Breakfast although not included was good value for the extra 10 euros.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Quick visit to Caen

Was in Caen for a sporting event. Hotel was good place to walk to get food and public transport
Also the sporting venue was close by.
God a very good nights sleep.
Lift was a little small but could get 2 people and overnight bags in.
Staff spoke perfect English and very helpful as I do not speak a word of French.
If your looking for a place to rest on a city break this is the hotel for you

Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Clean, Good Location but Room was Forgettable

This is a nice enough hotel, which is centrally located and clean.

It's not very expensive, so probably offers value for money. The room I had wasn't that great, was a little tired and fairly small for what was meant to be a Superior room.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Comfortable and convenient.

Just overnight but very convenient for the center of Caen, will return here.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2015

Tony

Caen Centre

We were visiting friends so we needed a hotel in the centre of the city. The hotel was very good value and had good facilities. The hotel was manned over night so we were able to return late after a party.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2015

Joseph

Nice but would have liked some cool air

Convenient location, a bit impersonal greeting, but good room. Our only real problem was the lack of AC on a hot summer night. Having some fans on hand for these increasingly common heat waves would be good.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2015

Shan

Clean and comfortable

Our room was very pleasant. Breezy white bedding and a nice floor instead of carpet made the room feel fresh and clean. The bed was super comfortable, though with no separate sheet (just a nice duvet with sheet-style cover) we couldn't vary the amount of cover when it was warm at night (there is no air conditioning). The shower has a single combination body wash/shampoo available in a dispenser, which seems to be European standard; if you like fancy shampoo, be sure to bring your own. The elevator is designed so that it stops between floors with about six stairs up or down to each floor. The staff was friendly and helpful, and speaks English.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2015

Alicia

OK for overnight

Clean but very small room, tight for two. But the location is excellent. Only on-street parking.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2014

stephen

Quick stay in Caen

Not bad, not great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2014

Matthew

Decent Accommodations

We were impressed with the cleanliness of our room in Hotel des Quatrans, and it's modern refurbishment. The breakfast was the best we had in 4 hotels over our 3 week stay in France, for the most reasonable price. The room was very small but the bed was excellent. We used it as a base for day trips to the surrounding areas and it worked very well for that. The hotel staff were not helpful with respect to questions about toll roads, nearby restaurants, or the need for reservations, including about the restaurant right beside the hotel. Finding good food was very difficult in Caen, and the hotel staff were not much help.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2014

BoG

Quaint place, great value

Rooms were clean, and the staff very friendly and helpful. It is very close to Notre Dame and the central sites.

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2014

Dave P.

Nice hotel

Excellent location, reception quite helpful. All in all a good experience.

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2014

geoandbeti

Good location.

Pleasant enough but not impressed by paper cups for bedroom refreshments which again were insufficient-only two sachets of instant coffee and two milk sachets. Also quite noisy at night despite being on the third floor. Could hear people talking noisily on the street below, late at night but I suppose this is a hazard one meets in an inner city hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2014

aycee

Great city centre location

Very nice staff who were helpful and knowledgeable. Nice rooms if a little small, with a nice bathrooms. Great location for walking around the city. Easy to park outside hotel. Would recommend.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2014

Cbeddows

Great location

Great location- very convenient!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2014

Randall Beider

Great Place

Wonderful location and outstanding staff

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2014

Mark

Fantastic find!

Wow, what a great hotel in a great location. Right next to the castle and in the shopping precinct, with free parking right outside (although 'payant', if you're foreign it's free). Very clean, very modern, very spacious room with beautifully clean bathroom. I can't fault this hotel. For the price one of the very best I've stayed in and certainly one of the best located.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2014

Sylvain

Good stay, but Windows isolation should be improve

Hello hotel is great, the only thing that can be improved so far is the sound and temperature isolation from the windows. I guess an additional glass layer should be added, so as to avoid the cold to come in and the sound. Except this services, breakfast, cleanliness is very good!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2013

suzanneb

Been before so knew what to expect hotel has been redecorated so even better would always use this hotel when in caen

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2013

Traveller

A Good Get Away

Stayed for 4 nights as a base for lower Normandy. Hotel is well placed very near the Ducal Palace, shops & restaurants.

Room was small with limited wardrobe/drawer space but clean & comfortable.

Buffet breakfast was Ok but nothing special.

Overall a good value place if you're not looking for luxury.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2013

Robert

Close to town center and all the fun

It was a nice location. Centrally located near the tram, Castle and restaurants and bars. Very clean and someone is at the desk at all hours.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2013

John

Cute hotel

Arrived late in the day and were greeted by friendly staff. The room was neat and clean. Not big, but had everything we needed. Located close to most sites, but need a bus or long walk to Caen Memorial, a must see! Would stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2013

Verified traveler

Good base for Normandy coast

Very good location both for Caen itself and for using as a base for visiting the various D D Landing areas. Public parking was readily available outside and close by the hotel - free after 7pm.

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2012

Jim

Ideal location from late night ferry

Clean friendly hotel

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2012

Kristin

Great hotel

We had a great time at Hotel des quatrans. Clean, free wifi, friendly and helpful staff with good English. Located close to many restaurants and sites. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would return. Bus to Juno beach close by.

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2011

Verified traveler

Great value, great rooms!

We stayed just one night in Caen, and would definitely recommend this hotel. The rooms were very nicely renovated, very clean, good shower, and spacious. There is a little parking lot right out front where we parked, which was very convenient, although you do have to pay during the day. The location was very central to everything -- 1 minute walk to the main shopping streets. The only disappointment was that the heat didn't work. When I first mentioned it, the receptionist said it was because the hot water wasn't on yet, but it would work later. Unfortunately it never did, so we were a little chilly.

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2011

Verified traveler

I liked it

The hotel was in a great location, lots of places to eat, shops and transportation. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was a bit small, but besides that I thought it was great. I'd recommend it any day.