Hôtel Cardinal offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Rouen Cathedral. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Palais de Justice Tram Station is 6 minutes away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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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
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Daily housekeeping
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 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 8.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
Cardinal Hotel
Cardinal Hotel Rouen
Cardinal Rouen
Hôtel Cardinal Hotel
Hôtel Cardinal Rouen
Hôtel Cardinal Hotel Rouen
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hôtel Cardinal?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hôtel Cardinal?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hôtel Cardinal.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel Cardinal?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Hôtel Cardinal like?
Hôtel Cardinal is in Rouen City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Palais de Justice Tram Station and 3 minutes' walk from Rue Saint-Romain.
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Reviews
Hôtel Cardinal Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as perfect, good, and very good with a wide variety of options. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2025
Great hotel, perfect location.
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Clean and comfortable with friendly host. The breakfast was worth the extra. View from hotel is beautiful
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2025
Great balcony corner views from our Room #10. The Christmas market had started the day we arrived and it snowed that night (in late November). Complete with the imposing sight of the Notre Dame Cathedral, it was a near perfect stay in Rouen.
Shelley
Shelley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2025
This hotel offered a welcoming atmosphere. The owner who was on the property was very attentive and helpful. It is situated near everything! Loved it! Definitely going back!
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
I highly recommend this hotel. Very quiet, very clean, lovely room with modern finishes and balcony facing the cathedral. Check in and check out experience was easy. Bed super comfortable.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Great room.
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Lovely hotel!
Lovely hotel! I had room 10, view from one of my two balconys over the Cathedral! A very nice staff as well!
Hasse
Hasse, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Great location, in the old town right next to bars, cafes, and the beach.
A little noisy, since right under a restaurant/bar. But it was worth it to be so close to everything.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Great place to stay, excellent breakfast and the host is wonderful!!! Bedding and shower head perfect!!!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
The excellent location was the most important.
Rosemary
Rosemary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing
Can't beat the location. It's right in front of the cathedral and the cathedral is the tallest in France.
Nirupama
Nirupama, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Perfect location outside the cathedral. Clean and friendly!
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
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.
pippa
pippa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Excellent location at cathedral square, clean & convenient with excellent service - strongly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Rouen city center.
Nathan
Nathan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Excellent location. Great service.
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Location on Cathedral Doorstep
Very nice service, easy autonomous check-in, lovely staff. Quiet, staid and traditional feel which appeals to an older / veteran traveller, this place ticked all the boxes. Bring earplugs if you're coming for more than 1 night- the show on the Cathedral starts at 11 and it is loud. It was very nice staying here, Rouen has so much to see
Worldstrides
Worldstrides, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2025
The hotel is in an ideal location right next to the cathedral. However, the rooms smell like mildew. I think the bathroom drains need to be cleaned. The sheets also smelled like mildew so perhaps the washing machine needs to be cleaned.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
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!!!
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2024
Great location, across from the cathedral. All aspects are comfortable.
James
James, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2023
We liked the area, room was just ok. Good for walking around the old town
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
de stay was nice en comfortable. i missed a room service
John
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2023
Great location, small, but typical for a European standard room size, towels were heavily worn. No safe in the room.
Mikhail
Mikhail, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2026
Location, location, location! This hotel is right on the square of the cathedral with a gorgeous view from our balcony. Highly recommend!
Dina
Dina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2025
The hotel’s location could not have been better - directly across the plaza from the Cathedral.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
We arrived very late at night due to delayed flights and the staff was very accommodating.