Hotel De la Fontaine - Caen

8.9

The service was excellent, very welcoming even escorted me to my room, obliging and helpful. I stayed in a single room which had a television, dresser, bathroom. Perhaps one thing I would have liked to have had were hot drink making facilities, ie a jug, cups and spoons. It was very clean and was recleaned every day that I was there.

9.5

The staff, actually the owners, Helene and her husband, were very welcoming, gracious and helpful. Helene assisted us in booking the D-Day Beaches tour through the Peace museum. The hotel is ideally situated close to bus lines, though we actually walked from the train station. Close to the chateau, and dining or shopping. Our stay in Caen was a high point of our trip thanks in no small part to the Hotel de la Fountaine.

9.4

Good location if you want to be downtown close to shops, bars and restaurants. All were within walking distance. Very friendly, helpful staff who spoke English. Rooms are basic, good value for money and very clean. We stayed for 3 days at the start of our vacation, and decided to return for two days at the end of our trip and were lucky to get the last room available. Will definately return.

8.7

Very good budget choice. Clean, pleasant and safe and in a very central location.

8.0

Hotel pequeño, tranquilo, céntrico y bien comunicado

8.8

Perfect location close to city centre, cathedral, castle. Clean room, free wifi and all kind of facilities. Very good quality for the price, if I come back to Caen I would repit at this hotel.

9.1

Excellent location and the owners/hosts were very friendly and helpful. Lots of good eats and sites near by. Beware of trying to get out of the local garage on a Sunday morning; you have to do some searching for a way in, and it was a challenge.

8.3

Ottimo Albergo nel cuore di Caen, molto pulito, gestito da una coppia di ragazzi molto simpatica.

9.8

Hotel is in a good location within a few minutes walking distance of the Chateaux. There is also a movie theater,several shopping stores (ie Benneton,Naf Naf,Pimke, etc), and a Monoprix grocery. Several restaurants are within short walking distance. We did not walk to the hotel from the train station but the taxi was about 7 to 9 euros depending upon the day of the week. Room was very clean and furnished appropriately. The staff was very helpful and attentive. Breakfast was fresh breads, coffee, orange juice and yogurt (good value for 5.50 euro). We would stay here again.

8.1

Nice little hotel. You really get what you pay for : very well situated with clean enough small rooms.

8.4

Good central location close to the castle.

9.8

Friendly staff, good location and good value hotel. Would recommend this hotel for someone wishing to stay a night or 2 in Caen.

9.7

The young couple managing this hotel went out of their way to make my stay in Caen great!

9.7

We were there in Aug 08. Great stay! The best part was the hotel staff. For a two star hotel, they were very welcoming and quickly gave us the rundown on where we should go for dinner that evening with a map. For the price, the room could not be beat. The bed was very comfortable. The location was also very good as it was in the heart of the city. We could easily walk where we needed to. Thanks for a nice stay!!

9.2

I was made to feel welcome and valued. That, to me, is very important. I would return if I could and would recomment it to others. The only drawback was that there seemed to be a lot of transport noise from the street in the early morning. Even so, I would return.

9.2

Philippe and Hélène are a young couple who are enthusiastic in their desire to provide a pleasant stay. If memory serves me, rooms were spotless, and washroom/shower was modern and relatively (for France) spacious). The WIFI access was very welcome. They have a lovely little breakfast room, whose windows overlook the street. Well located, with interesting shops and restaurants in the immediate area.

8.5

The young man who is the manager was extremely pleasant and helpful. The bathroom was clean and the bed was comfortable. The wi-fi was very low bandwidth and almost useless. The hotel is in walking distance of the main church and castle.

9.1

a small hotel with small rooms -- but a very congenial and helpful owner -- for the very reasonable price, it was good value...

6.0

Hotel is hard to find, lots of one way streets. There were no elevators, had to carry luggage up three short flights of stairs. Pack Light!

9.9

J'ai bien aimé l'hotel et l'endroit . Le responsable est très acceuillant et gentil

7.7

It was clean and quiet. The breakfast was lovely with fresh croissant and bread and coffee of course. The bathroom was ok, clean but the plumbing was old. The tub was very narrow and the hand shower could have worked better.

9.5

great value for the price

7.9

Overall a very good hotel. Price was reasonable. We were tourists so we didn't spend a lot of time in the hotel. It was in a great location, very close to the sights of Caen. Parking on the street was possible, so that wasn't a problem. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it.

9.7

Three of us stopped there for 4 nights in May 2008 to use as a base for exploring the D-Day landing sights and museums. Excellent location for all these and also for a bit of dining and drinking in the evening. Rooms a little small but adequate for my purpose (ie sleeping), very clean, very quiet and free wi-fi too! Caen itself is a lovely city, small enough to cover on foot, but large enough to offer a good variety of attractions (ie shops, bars, restaurants, historical buildings). I would recommend this hotel wholeheartedly as excellent value and comfort... shame the £ was weak against the euro, made the stay quite a bit dearer than last time I was in France.

8.7

The room was very clean and evidently refurbished recently. Nice colouring. Ideal situation near the very centre of Caën. Easy access to hotel by bus from railway station (we went to the theatre stop. Easy also to access the Memorial by bus and other parts of the city by bus or tram. There is no elevator but the man in the reception was kind to help with baggage. Breakfast is not included in the price and it is only juice, bread, croissant and jam. I guess this is like many other hotel breakfasts in France but in my point of view it could be richer - add yoghurt, cheese and ham and some fruit for instance.

9.6

We had an excellent stay at Hotel De la Fontaine. We found it within walking distance to attractions, shops, and a wide variety of restaurants/brasseries/cafes. We were warmly welcomed and provided with maps and details about Caen. Any questions we had were answered.

9.8

Hotel de la Fontaine was a great value! Stayed for one night in March 2008 but would haved gladly stayed several more. The room was well-sized and the bathroom was clean and well kept. The bed was quite comfortable also. The best part of the hotel was the staff who helped us carry our rather large bags up to our room and were very knowledgeable about the area. The man who was behind the desk the night of March 6, 2008 was very helpful, giving us right off the bat a map of Caen and the location of the good restaurants nearby. When we asked, he directed us to the nearby Monoprix, (grocery store,) and knew its hours. The front desk also had schedules for the Bus Verts des Calvados, which we planned on taking the next day to see the Juno D-Day Beach and the staff directed us to the office where we needed to go to buy the tickets. The staff allowed us to leave our bags at the hotel until late that evening when we were due to catch the train to Rennes and were *always* very friendly. They asked us if we could settle our bill the night we checked in, which I agreed to, but when I forgot, they didn't seem to mind and I paid the next morning upon check-out. The only negative of the hotel was the directions from the train station on the confirmation e-mail which said only "1 KM from train station". I thought I could remember how to get there by glancing at a map a week before our arrival, but I was wrong and we got lost. Luckily though, a nice couple saw that we were lost and offered to drive us and our big bags to the hotel, (only a few blocks away, but in the opposite direction we were heading,) in their van. To have made our stay close to perfection, all they would need to do is give one or two more lines of specific directions to the hotel from the train station. Overall a fantastic stay! Our cheapest night in France, but easily one of the best!

7.0

Perhaps the best way to describe the De la Fontaine is that it put the "no" in "no frills". This is two star that earns its rating. You get what you pay for here. A big plus was that our rooms were ready even though we arrived off the Portsmouth ferry at 9 am. We were travelling with two small boys and therefore, rented two adjoining double rooms. The rooms were extremely small, but as we were only staying for two nights this wasn't a real problem. However, had our stay been longer the lack of even a chair to sit in would have been problematic. The en suite bathrooms were clean and functional. The hotel is in central Caen and it is a short walk to sights and restaurants, but it is a walk. The streets around the hotel were a bit deserted in the mornings and the evenings, making it a little disconcerting walking to dinner. On the upside, this made parking on the street very easy and there was also a fairly inexpensive underground car park around the corner from the hotel. Breakfast was truly continental, baguettes and croisannts, coffee or tea, OJ for the kids. No cereal, fruit or meat. euro 5.50 and the kids ate for half price. Although we liked Caen, if we stayed in Normandy again I think we would choose Bayeux. Closer to the D-Day beaches and a more picturesque town. However, Caen does have the advantage of extreme central location and it is a real city, with shopping. As I said, wouldn't want to stay at the de la Fontaine for a week, but it was fine for a sightseeing base of operations for a quick break. Plus, the price was right.

8.4

Wi-fi service is sometimes unstable

9.5

Highly recommended. Center of the city with calmness and very friendly young couple owners. Good price performance.

9.2

excellent location,in the pedestrian area, sights and shops nearby, parking-garage next to the hotel (moderate price), third person in extra room with extra facilities

7.2

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9.8

This was our second stay at the hotel, the owners are charming,very helpful, and speak good english.The hotel is ideally located for sightseeing, restaurants,Monoprix supermarket (100m), secure underground parking (100m), and the road network from Caen is ideal for discovering Normandy, especially the Normandy Beaches.The only drawback is there is no lift.We look forward to repeating our visit.

9.4

Yes, happy and would book and stay again. Thank you

9.1

Hello We chose this hotel as a base to visit the D Day beaches. The hotel staff is easily able to direct you to the right bus stop within close walking distance. No bus on Sunday..... There is a great Iranian restaurant, maybe six tables one street over. No elevator here. Very nice young man on staff. Nice bed and very clean.. You WILL need your map to find this hotel. It's on a short street and you see the sign from the corner. Easy walking distance to the sights to see. Great dinners across the stree from the castle. First and second restaurant are the same chef. Excellent food. Try the Eggplant. Mike

9.5

This hotel was exactly as advertised, a little small, but clean, quiet, and excellent customer service. Other than the shower being small, we have no complaints about the room. Large french windows that open to a side-street helped create a nice atmosphere in the room.We had a little difficulty finding the hotel, but it did have a great location in the center of town within walking distance to many restaurants. The gentleman who worked the reception desk and provided breakfast was very attentive and helpful.

7.2

Fancied a night in Caen to have a nice birthday meal and to brink home a few bottles of wine.

7.0

Very close to parking and restaurants, bakeries, etc.

9.8

The hotel staff was very cooperative and friendly. They spoke excellent English and were very helpful in helping us locate things in the city. The hotel is centrally located, within walking distance to many sites. The city was a little difficult to navigate because of the one way streets, but we survived, ( a good map is necessary )

9.6

This was our second stay at this hotel and we found it excellent value for money. The rooms are basic but have a TV, shower and toilet. The hotel is very clean and non smoking. The hotel has no lifts. The location is excellent for the centre of Caen and parking is available nearby in the underground carpark. The hotel provides a good continental breakfast for 5 euros. Restaurants for other meals are available within walking distance. The hotel is very welcoming and the staff exceedingly helpfull. If you require a good value hotel in the centre of Caen this is a good choice.

9.9

The location of this hotel is superb. The owners/proprietors of the hotel are warm, welcoming and helpful. The hotel is simple and spotlessly clean. You can't ask for more in a 2 star hotel.

5.4

Estabamos en una tercera planta sin ascensor, la recepción esta en la primera planta a la izquierda en un sitio que no se ve, por lo cual te despista un poco, la habitación es muy pequeña y el baño más, el water es como el de los aviones (eléctrico) y el nuestro tenía una reparación en el pulsador por lo que no siempre funcionaba bien, la ducha es una cabina de ducha de obra forrada de escayola (pero es una ducha de obra). La televisión no tiene canales en español, el personal no habla español, pero son muy amables y te ayudan en lo que necesites en un correcto inglés. Esta situado en el centro de la ciudad, aunque el aparcamiento es en zona de pago. Es muy barato, pero no para más de una noche.

8.4

The website says that there are restaurants "a stone's throw away", however, they are a few long blocks - quite a walk if you are tired at the end of the day. Very difficult to find the hotel. The rooms are cute, and the breakfast room is bright and cheery. Breakfast is fine.

9.4

Friendly staff, helpful information, told us about the fireworks on 14th July!

8.0

Hotel was very tidy and personnel very friendly and helpful. Room was relatively small, but according the expectations. We were just sleeping in the hotel and all the other time we were experiencing the Normandy and the sights as well the numerous museums around the Caen and surroundings. The most important for us was the cleanness of the hotel and the location. We can very warmly recommend the hotel families with kids. Ulla, Leif & Thomas

5.5

We were lost driving to the hotel, so we arrived a few minutes after the closing time. Although we tried to apologize to the manager he just began by yelling at us about how it was past closing time. He never inquired about why we were late. He simply threatened not to give us a room, etc. Finally, he did give us the room. It was not at all welcoming or friendly, though the rooms were fine.

9.7

Excellent location, close to Restaurants, very quiet, very helpful staff, secure car park within 100m. An excellent value for money hotel would definately use it again.

9.5

Great location near the Chateau and Church, also great shopping area. Centrally located in Caen. Very nice staff. Rooms were clean and fairly spacious by European standards.

9.7

My daughter and I stayed here without a car while we visited the Normandy beaches and Bayeaux. We took the tram that stops nearby from the train and followed emailed directions. The hotel is clean and comfortable with a lovely couple in charge who are friendly and helpful. The hotel is located near many shops, restaurants and tourist sights and an easy walk to the bus for the Caen Memorial. There is no elevator though if steps are a problem for you. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

9.3

we had a great time during our 2 days in Caen. Unfortunately the weather was not so great but the accommodations and location were superb. Property owners were very hospitable and helpful.

8.6

This was great value and a very good hotel. The rooms were spotless and the hotel was well maintained with fresh paint and wallpaper and fresh carpet. The decor was very bright and modern. I liked the way they angled the bathroom into the room. The rooms were small but as a single person, I found it was quite acceptable. The lighting and heating were good but the toilet made annoying sounds when flushed- my only complaint. The breakfast was simple but fresh and the dining room had a unique decor of model planes and ships. The reception and staff were friendly, helpful and very accomodating. An excellent value, I would return again.

9.7

Helene sent me directions to the hotel,which is quite well hidden in a small street in the city centre,however her emailed instructions sent us right to the door without any problems. Helene and her husband Phillipe made us most welcome telling us where to shop and places to eat. A charming little hotel run by a charming couple. We will stay here again.

9.1

Clean,quiet rooms at a reasonable price,and centally located.Hotel management was unfailingly pleasant and most helpful.The Hotel de la Fontaine was a home away from home for a couple of weary Canadian travellers!

7.6

Quiet but centrally located for shops restaurants and tourist attractions. Welcoming and helpful staff. Small room and tiny shower room but it did the job for an overnight stay. Pleasant breakfast room with a generous continental breakfast. Good value for money.

9.0

Helena, the hotel staff was particularly helpful with directions despite her limited English. The hotel was not within walking distance of the train station and difficult to find. (We took a taxi.) Good location for shopping and eating. We felt very safe here and hotel staff were mindful of noise for other guests when we arrived back late or left early.

8.4

Very clean, quiet, good location close to trams and buses. A bit difficult to locate at first but close to many delightful restaurants. Owners very helpful.

8.4

Very lovely employees and a location that makes this hotel very comfortable and useful if you want to visit the city centre

5.8

Camere piccole, bagni piccolissimi. Per non fumatori. Senza ascensore (mi hanno dato una camera al terzo piano)

6.2

The staff were very friendly and very helpful; couldn't have been better. The hotel is well positioned and the rooms were just adequate in size and of a basic standard, but clean and tidy. The plumbing for the toilets, however, was very noisy and the bed on the small size.

9.7

The staff was very accomodating even to bringing an extra table and chair into the room so I could paint. I did have difficulty using the phone in the room but they were also helpful regarding that problem. I would definitely stay there again.

9.1

Everything is as one can expect for the price and what is mentioned in the desciptions. No bad surprise. The breakfast is typical french and enough.

8.9

Come da descrizione.Ottimo per chi cerca un soggiorno economico ma accogliente e molto pulito.Personalmente mi sono trovato benissimo.Il personale è di una gentilezza squisita e la camera era di mio gradimento.Se proprio devo....peccato per i pochi canali tv ma non è stata una cosa indispensabile.Lo consiglio.

9.8

This was a great hotel, the manager was extremely nice and helpful. The hotel was clean, quiet, and very close to the tram system. The manager suggested many great resturants and helped us find where we were going. Excellent stay.

8.6

Overall we enjoyed our stay and would use again. However maybe some tea/coffee making facilities and maybe a mini fridge would enhnce the rooms. Also the showers could do with some modernisation.

9.6

The young couple who own & run the hotel were very gracious & helpful. My husband & I were very happy to be treated so well. The hotel was cheap & clean and a good place to hang your hat. It was within easy walking distance of the Chateau that has two excellent free museums, restaurants etc.

9.1

Very good value for money considering location so central

7.9

I spent three nights at this hotel and I found my stay very pleasent. The room was very clean and the staff really nice. Apart from hearing the other guests in the nearby rooms a little bit it was calm altough well situated in the very center of the town.

7.4

Room was quite small for a triple, but clean, bathroom and shower/bathtub all good. Hosts were very friendly and spoke fair English. Breakfast was ok. On the negative: It was quite disturbing to see all of the graffiti everywhere, made us nervous about parking our car on the street. It seemed as if every door, wall, and sign in the city of Caen was defaced by graffiti. No lift, 3rd floor room, average stay overall.

8.2

The hotel is in an excellent central position. It is clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The breakfast, although continental, i.e. not cooked, is generous and well worth the extra €5. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would use the De La Fontaine again if we revisited Caen.

2.9

No mention in reserv. about having to climb 3 flights of stairs to room. Also, owners very rude. Would not recomend this hotel to anyone.

9.3

We very much enjoyed our stay at this quaint hotel. The hosts were very kind and helpful. The breakfast was good. We stayed in several hotels in France and in many ways this was our favorite. I think it was mostly due to the welcome that we felt there. We stayed in two rooms (two couples). The one with the bath was quite adequate for our needs. The one with the shower had a slightly larger room, but the shower was very small. We did have a difficult time finding the hotel. We would love to stay here again.

9.5

Very nice little hotel, friendly staff, rooms ok.

9.5

A good clean and friendly budget hotel. Ideal for a short stay.

7.8

Small hotel difficult to access with a car but in very good central location. Although the beds weren't the most comfortable, the room was spotlessly clean and the managers were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. An adequate breakfast was provided for a small charge. Reasonably good value for money.

8.7

A small but very friendly hotel right in the middle of Caen. Very clean and tidy with very helpfull staff. Bathrooms a little on the small side but perfectly adequate for a short stay. We would go back without hesitation.

8.0

The location is a typical urban vertical-style hotel, in a back oneway street in the centre of Caen (tram+shopping area 2mins). My main criteria for an hotel are cleanliness and quietness: these were amply met. The room I had was the only one in the hotel with a bath and was just about big enough for a double bed: so if you do not want items around in bigger hotels, this is acceptable. Breakfast is the french standard bread+croissant+juice and was what I expected. Tne hotel seems to be run by a youngish couple who were very friendly - but english communication was slow at times. Plumbing problems were efficiently fixed. Stairs may be a problem for mobility impared customers. In view of the price of this hotel, its cleanliness and its quiet location, I would recommend it.

9.6

A wonderful, small hotel, great price, run by a wonderful couple, great breakfast. The bathroom, especially the shower was tiny but you can't have everything!

8.2

Very helpful and warm welcome staff. Excellent location. The coffee is excellent, know it from its rich smell filling the apartment every morning. The toilet design is a bit strange. Overall, a descent stay in a brightly coloured room!!

8.1

Our hosts were very friendly and made our stay comfortable. Communications with the hotel were excellent. The shower was really tiny, and at first the stairs were daunting but we got used to it. The display of WW II memorabilia was touching. We would stay here again.

8.3

Right in the cetre of town easy walking to restaurants. Driving around a bit of a problem due to one way streets and pedestrianized areas. But easy access to the normandy landing beaches and Bayeux very good central base. ps if you get a chance go to Honfleur for the day... a very nice little town.

8.4

very pleasant hotel in the centre of caen, very welcoming hosts

7.8

Clean and comfortable hotel as advertised. More pillows could be provided in rooms as the ones they supply are very flat and only 1 each. Continental breakfast if required at extra charge - but very nice. Underground car park close by but closed on Sunday - not a problem as you can park in the street until 9am monday morning. Parking meters also available. Very central for shops and restaurants all in all very satisfactory and yes I would stay there again.

5.4

The shower was VERY small. No smoking in the building (which I understand, but this should be anounced on the site or on reservation. My husband and I are (unfortunetely heavy smokers, so we did not spend very much time in the room)

4.4

Although the rooms were clean they were small and the bathroom shower area left a lot for improvement. Also we appear to have paid more than the qoted price, though the difference wasnt too much it was annoying. There should have been indication that the rooms were on the second floor and a lift was not avilable and this was not suitable for an 89 year old. We managed and had an enjoyable time. It was somewhere to lay our heads.

10

The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and had North American style pillows (even though in the pictures it appears to be the long European style). The room had a small refridgerator in it which was unexpected in a two star hotel. Breakfast was the standard: croissant, baguette, juice and coffee. The meal was served quickly and had a very reasonable price. There is a large public car park nearby which I would recommend that you use if you have a car. There is also an Internet cafe and a grocery store within a 2-3 minute walk. The closest laundrymat is only a few blocks away. I would definitely stay here again.