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Le Carline, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

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11 rue du Professeur Joseph Rousselot, Caen, 14000 France
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3.5 / 5
331 Reviews Tripadvisor
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Hotel advantages

Air conditioning in the hotel
Lounge bar
24/7 reception
Elevator
Free Parking
Free Wifi
Multilingual staff
Parking
Restaurant on site
Coffee maker
Hair dryer
Iron and ironing board
Green Key Label
The strong points

Description

Fully renovated, the Le Carline, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, Caen, France, sits about ten minutes by tram from the centre of Caen, a comfortable, fully equipped three-star base for exploring the historic capital of Lower Normandy. The hotel keeps things easy with free private parking, air conditioning, an on-site restaurant, and free Wi-Fi, a relaxed place to settle in whether the trip
See more Show less is for business or for a few days of sightseeing along the Normandy coast. Central Caen is close, with William the Conqueror's castle, the Abbaye aux Hommes, and the city's lively squares and restaurants a short tram ride away. The Memorial de Caen and its gardens, the thousand-year-old Bayeux Tapestry, and the D-Day landing beaches with their cemeteries and museums are all within an easy drive, making the hotel a practical base for a journey through Normandy's history. In every direction, the story of the region sits a short drive away.

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Customer reviews

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Tripadvisor
3.5
based on 331 guest reviews
Excellent
63
Very Good
124
Average
92
Poor
33
Terrible
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"Great Small Hotel Excellent Dinner and Breakfast"
Freelander56, 28 Septembre 2026

Great small hotel on the outskirts of the town but only a few minutes walk to the tram. Free parking with 4 EV chargers available. It is located near the University and student accommodation and a very large hospital. It was busy during our 1 night stay but there was no problem getting a table in the restaurant for dinner. We both enjoyed a very good 3 course meal for a reasonable price. There was a chilled buffet selection for the starter and pudding, no restriction on how many times you visited it. The house wine was so good we had a couple of refills. Breakfast was a very good selection and they actually had decent de-caff coffee served in a cafetiere. We would happily stay here again, if you are visiting the Caen WWII Museum it is only a 10 minute drive away.

Owner Response, 28 Septembre 2026

Dear guest, What a pleasure it is to read such a comprehensive and enthusiastic review following your stay with us! We are delighted that you thoroughly enjoyed your entire experience, from dinner to breakfast. Your satisfaction with our restaurant fills us with joy: knowing that you savoured your meal warms the hearts of the whole kitchen team. The proximity to the tram is a real asset, as you quite rightly pointed out: it's just a few minutes' walk to Caen's historic centre, whilst you can enjoy the peace and quiet of our neighbourhood and the tranquillity of our private car park with its charging points. Your mention of the Caen Memorial also pleases us. This iconic site is indeed about a ten-minute drive away, making our hotel an ideal starting point. We would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back on your next trip to Normandy! The Management

"Relaxing and convenient stay."
FarAway768091, 12 Mai 2026

Our go to hotel when staying in Caen. Friendly and efficient staff, lovely restaurant with good food. Have been 3 times. It is also situated in a very quiet area, (next to the hospital).

Owner Response, 12 Mai 2026

Dear guest, Knowing that our hotel has become your go-to choice when staying in Caen is the greatest reward for our team ! It is a pleasure to read that our staff's friendliness and the tranquillity of our neighbourhood have won you over. Our main concern is always the well-being of our guests, from the moment they book until they leave. Your compliments on our restaurant are a delight to our Head Chef and his team, who put their heart and soul into creating delicious, beautifully presented dishes. Please do come back soon; we are already looking forward to welcoming you again ! The Management

"Amazing staff"
lucieo381, 31 Juillet 2025

Recently had a 4 night stay here during our Battlefield tour with Leger holidays. What a great place! Yes the rooms are small with limited storage but we managed just fine. Super comfy bed, spotlessly clean and a great shower. The staff were AMAZING, nothing was too much trouble for them. Bar was excellent, food was really good at both breakfast and dinner (reasonably priced too 24 euros for 3 courses) and the restaurant was lovely. Really quiet in the bedrooms too. Genuinely can't fault it

Owner Response, 31 Juillet 2025

Dear Lucie, What a pleasure to read your enthusiastic comment! Our dedicated team are the real heart of our hotel, and we are delighted that their genuine care has helped to make your experience unforgettable. Although our rooms are designed to be functional and optimised, we make it a point of honour to ensure optimum comfort, particularly with our soft bedding, which you particularly appreciated. As for our catering offer, it is gratifying to read that our breakfasts and dinners were able to awaken your taste buds while remaining affordable. We are committed to offering tasty cuisine with a friendly touch. It would be a great pleasure to welcome you again on your next getaway. In the meantime, take care of yourself and continue to enjoy the wonderful memories of your stay with us. The Management

"Great place for a short break"
DLNY, 28 Juillet 2025

We enjoyed a 4 night stay here during a D DAY Battlefield Tour with Leger Holidays. We had a couple of negatives, but this didn't really detract from our overall experience. We would agree with other travellers that the rooms are small which in turn restricts the storage space. Perhaps higher beds could be put in so at least you could put your cases/bags underneath? The evening meals could have been enhanced with a variation of veg as it was Green Beans EVERY night, this aside the food was very good with fabulous mashed potatoes. Overall the Carline is a great place for a short break. Spotlessly clean in ALL areas with a comfortable, friendly well stocked & affordable bar(UK take note). A bright & airy restaurant & most of all, FABULOUSLY FRIENDLY & HELPUL STAFF. Thankyou for a GREAT STAY!!

"Decent place; nice people"
lnxjenn, 22 Juin 2025

Overall, this hotel was okay. Generally pleasant stay. This was part of Leger Tours arrangemnt. The staff was very nice and helpful! The rooms felt very small and cramped, but we weren't spending all that much time in the rooms outside of sleeping. The breakfast spread was decent, even for semi-picky eater like me. My dad had fun figuring out the coffee machine. Hehe. I think he ended up with a double espresso! haha! :) Helpful for those early mornings! I had also gotten the dinner package. Dinner was okay, edible. I only did the one night and tried the Buffalo Grill next door the second night. So if ou get the package, dinner isn't too bad. I think prepay is less expensive, if you want to save a few Euros.

"Well worth putting on your list to visit."
Diane B, 01 Juin 2025

Lovely clean room. Comfortable bed although single a little narrow. Food very nice good choices and plentiful. There is a choice of main evening meal, also a buffet of starters which is almost a meal on its own. Afterwards there is a buffet of desserts which if you are naughty like me you can take two. Staff all spoke perfect English. Has a friendly bar for an evening catch up. Pretty garden

Owner Response, 01 Juin 2025

Dear Diane We are delighted to read your warm review of your recent stay at the Hôtel Carline. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the tranquillity of our rooms, with their soft bedding, and the warm welcome from our staff. It is a real pleasure to learn that our varied gastronomic offer has been able to satisfy your taste buds, between the generous proposals of our buffet and the friendly atmosphere of our bar. The Hôtel Carline has been designed to meet everyone's needs. We offer different categories of rooms, from the most intimate to the most spacious, with a pretty garden as a green setting for all. Please let us know your preferences when you book. It would be an honour to welcome you back to this unique natural and historic setting, for new discoveries imbued with authenticity. The Management

"Weekend away"
Alecg, 07 Avril 2025

This hotel is very good, tram stop close by to get into the centre of Caen. The staff were excellent really helpful. The rooms a small but you are only sleeping in there, the breakfast is continental with scrambled eggs and bacon plenty of food the evening meal was a set menu but you can order either one course two or three. The area is quiet at the weekends don't know what's it's like during the week. There is an American style grill round the corner never went so can't comment.

"Nice Hotel"
262dylanw, 08 Octobre 2024

Was with Leger Holidays, was a bit nervous about the hotel, the only gripe was the rooms were a bit small and the corner rooms had 2 security doors, but good ambience , food and beer. The hotel was very clean and nice to be there. It was a bit out the way but there is a tram going into Caen on the doorstep.

Owner Response, 08 Octobre 2024

Dear Dylan, This positive feedback pleases us, thank you for sharing it. We are delighted to read that you appreciated the friendly atmosphere, the quality of our catering and that you felt at ease in our establishment. It's a real pleasure to know that our team provided you with a pleasant stay. Regarding the size of the rooms, please let us know your requirements when you make your next reservation, and we'll do our best to offer you a room more suited to your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back to Caen. The Management

"A small, but comfortable hotel, ideal for a few days away."
Morag H, 29 Septembre 2024

I liked this small, friendly hotel. The rooms had been refurbished and on arrival, were clean and welcoming and amply big enough for short stays. There was a pleasing variety of food on the Continental breakfast and I can recommend the delicious scrambled egg! The evening meal always featured a cold buffet which was a useful addition to the set menu. I found the choice of dishes to be adequate, and the meals were well cooked. I was particularly impressed that, when our Coach party left round 5 am, there was breakfast laid out for us, same as any other day. Full marks to the hotel for this. Facilities to make tea would have been welcome as I'm not a coffee-drinker and wished I had taken my travel kettle and maybe another shelf space for clothes? I stayed three days and enjoyed my stay. Full marks to the helpful, pleasant staff.

"Why oh why do Leger still use this hotel"
Alan J, 16 Août 2024

We stayed here during our D-Day Landings Tour with Leger, we are surprised Leger still use them. The good points, just had a full refurb, so everything is new, clean and up to date, breakfast and sweet selections outstanding. The bad points, on arrival we were given key to our room only to find it had not been cleaned following the previous occupant. See pics. I say room, more like a 'walk in' cupboard with a bed in. Very little storage space, big enough for one person but not a couple. The set evening meal main course, although looking good, see pic, was not anything special and the mains for a vegetarian non existent. If you didn't fancy a plain omelette each night you could have three items from the 'sides'. see pic. I was told I couldn't even have a cheese omelette as a variant. I intend to travel with Leger again but not if they are planning on using this hotel.

Owner Response, 16 Août 2024

Dear Alan, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of your recent stay with us during your visit to D-Day with Leger Holidays. Firstly, we would like to apologise once again for the room. There was indeed an omission, but we took immediate action and the room was cleaned straight away so that you could access it quickly. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our recent refurbishment and the quality of our breakfast and buffets. Our chef and his team strive to offer tasty and varied dishes, selecting the best fresh produce. As far as vegetarian dishes are concerned, although they are not always visible, we offer several options on request, such as an omelette, a veggie steak, as well as a buffet of starters and six kinds of vegetables. So there's something for everyone. As far as room sizes are concerned, we do have different categories suitable for solo stays or couples. I invite you to get in touch with Leger Holidays. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and to offer you a most enjoyable stay in Caen. Your complete satisfaction remains our priority. The Management

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