Located near a train station, Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance offers a warm welcome with its on-site restaurant, Chez ALAIN. Savor breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy the hotel's terrace and bar. With in-room WiFi and helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on guests.
Les Buissonnets House of St Teresa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Sainte-Therese Basilica - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Old Harbor of Honfleur - 39 min drive - 40.4 km
Getting around
Deauville (DOL-Normandie) - 26 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 57 min drive
Lisieux Station - 8 min walk
Lisieux (XLX-Lisieux Train Station) - 8 min walk
Le Grand Jardin Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Le Café Français (by RM) - 8 min walk
Le Grand Café - 4 min walk
Villa Des Arts - 4 min walk
Le Grill Pattes - 2 min walk
Patisserie Blandiot - 7 min walk
About this property
Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance
Located near a train station, Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance is a great choice for a stay in Lisieux. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Chez ALAIN, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
86 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 10 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Chez ALAIN - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.88 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14 to 14 for adults, and EUR 11 to 11 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 10 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Also known as
Le Grand de l'Espérance
Le Grand de l'Espérance Lisieux
Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance
Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance Lisieux
Grand Hôtel l'Espérance Lisieux
Grand Hôtel l'Espérance
Grand l'Espérance Lisieux
Grand l'Espérance
Le Grand L'esperance Lisieux
Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance Hotel
Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance Lisieux
Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance Hotel Lisieux
Frequently asked questions
Does Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 10 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barriere de Deauville (29-min drive) and Barriere Casino Trouville (29-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Chez ALAIN.
What's the area around Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance like?
Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance is a short 8-minute walk from Lisieux Station and 3 minutes' walk from Carmel de Lisieux.
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Reviews
Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast selection was very good with a wide variety of options. (6 reviews)
Secure parking is excellent, with options for private garage parking. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Great location and convenient to the restaurants and places of interest we went to. It was the right hotel for our overnight stay in Lisieux.
Johnny Jeff
Johnny Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Restaurant was excellent for dinner and breakfast.
Alvin
Alvin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
Everyone was very nice and our room had a great view of the Basilica. We enjoyed our stay!
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 17, 2024
The hotel was convenient for our stay. Very clean and the rooms were lovely.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2024
Staff were all very friendly and welcoming.
Roberto
Roberto, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2025
Nice hotel in good location close to the train station. Really nice staff, good room & nicely prepared things for family traveling with a baby. Downstairs restaurant was not that good though, and hotel is not accessible (a lot of stairs at the entrance), otherwise a great stay!
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
A really nice old fashioned hotel, clean and comfortable, quite big room, staff are friendly and welcoming. Breakfast is very good!
Xumin
Xumin, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2023
Great loctaion, friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Rooms can be hot during summer with no AC available
Georges
Georges, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2024
The hotel had all of the required amenities: the rooms were small but renovated to a modern standard, the breakfast was more than adequate, and the lounge was a nice touch for meeting and socializing. I like using stairs when possible and I found them somewhat dirty at times. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2026
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Jordana
Jordana, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 12, 2026
We had a very good 2 night stay at Le Grand Hôtel de l'Espérance in Lisieux.
The room was basic but very clean and practical. They still provided a kettle and tea and coffee. A mini fridge would have been nice though. The bathroom had shower only but it had a good amount of storage space.
We had one dinner in their restaurant which was good and good value for money. The service was good and efficient, even though the restaurant was full and only one person serving.
The breakfast was excellent. They had 2 Camembert style cheeses, Emmental, spicy sausages as the hot option, hard boiled eggs, good quality cold cooked ham, good grilled ham, yoghurt, croissants, 2 types of homemade cake, fruit salad, and one of the best apple pies we have ever eaten. The selection was constantly replenished.
The people at the reception very friendly and professional. If we were to visit Lisieux again, we would stay there again.
Hilkka
Hilkka, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
Great location for a pilgrimage stop. Enjoyed the hotel service and ability to park car in their private garage.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2025
Good
Ghassan
Ghassan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2023
Lovely updated hotel in Lisieux. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2022
Nice property.
Madeleine
Madeleine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
This is one of the most pleasant hotels I have ever stayed in. The staff is friendly and helpful. The bathrooms of the rooms have fantastic bathtubs. The restaurant is a charming space with excellent food and great waiters.
Houchang
Houchang, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2024
Other than it being near the Basilica it’s okay.
Manuel
Manuel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2023
Hotel reposant
Chady
Chady, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 14, 2023
The hotel was fine, but quite basic. It was functional for a short stay, but was not luxurious by any means.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2022
Lovely! Clean. Front of house staff were so very friendly. We were here on a Sunday so local restaurants open were limited, were recommended to one that was open, excellent. Would absolutely stay again.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
In the middle of town. Very helpful about parking.
Neville
Neville, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2022
Good location friendly staff clean room but don’t serve lunch and dinner the bathroom is clean and need a bar to hold and slip mat
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 1, 2025
A decent hotel, though rather run down. However, it does NOT have air conditioning. And the temperatures in July in Lisieux were sweltering. Would never have booked this if I have known it did not have air conditioning. Room was also expensive for the quality of it…
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2023
Bon service
Pascal
Pascal, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2023
We were travelling on Motorcycles, the secure parking is excellent. The rooms are great. The breakfast selection very good.
The rooms, however, have not got air con. The temp on the day we arrived was in high 20’s possible up to 30* if the window opened biting midges/gnats came in straight away. So a little uncomfortable in high heat. No drink! Not a bottle if water nir coffee making facilities provided?