Hôtel Cardinal is a great choice for a stay in Rouen. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Palais de Justice Tram Station is 6 minutes away.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
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
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
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
No onsite parking
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
Private bathroom
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))
More
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 1.40 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.
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
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.
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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Hôtel Cardinal Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
Great hotel right on the Rouen cathedral square.
J Laurence
J Laurence, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Excellent location. Great service.
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
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
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
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff. Extremely accommodating.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
The excellent location was the most important.
Rosemary
Rosemary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2024
Great location, across from the cathedral. All aspects are comfortable.
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2023
Nice hotel, right next the cathedral and rue de l’Horloge
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2023
Wonderful
Location
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2023
Great location, would recommend
Wonderful location, comfortable, clean, and the staff were helpful and friendly. As the website says, there's no onsite parking but there is a lot and garage about 5 minutes walking away. Right on the square with a beautiful view of the cathedral.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 15, 2023
Helt fint hotell. Veldig sentralt.
Øivind
Øivind, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Charming, spotless boutique hotel
Hotel Cardinal was a perfect hotel for us. It is lovingly cared for by the owner who does the cleaning herself. The rooms are very nicely appointed and most have a direct view of the Rouen Cathedrale that cannot be beat. Breakfast offers a variety of fresh foods in a pretty little room with lovely stained glass windows. If we are ever in Rouen we would ONLY stay here!
kristin
kristin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
de stay was nice en comfortable. i missed a room service
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2022
Very nice hotel centrally located just next to the cathedral.
Specious room and bath room.
To those who like to nap - a bit noisy in the afternoon
karni
karni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2022
This is a lovely hotel with simple and clean rooms set up smack on the city square that features one of the world’s great cathedrals. Our room had large windows opening out to the square and where we could listen to the cathedral bells. Highly recommend!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2023
Great location
A good location right opposite the cathedral and next to a few good cafe bars. No car parking on site but there is an underground carpark within 5 mins walk.
At 11pm there is a lightship on the outside walls of the cathedral - worth watching.
Breakfast at the hotel though was expensive for what we got.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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
6/10 Good
Sep 14, 2024
Arrived at the hotel around 8pm to find no one on reception, although booking says open until 9pm. Wasn’t able to advise arrival after 6pm as we were delayed by traffic on the way. No one answered the telephone number stuck to the entrance but someone from the bar next door let us in! As there was no one on reception we could enquire about breakfast the following morning.
Disappointed with our room - seems a lot smaller than any on the photos (no 9). Also has peeling paintwork and mould in the shower. Not what I expected to pay over £90 for 1 night. There are certainly better and cleaner hotels in Rouen for the price.
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 19, 2023
On arrival at 2 PM, the front doors were locked and we had to call an emergency number to get somebody to open. The rooms are exceedingly small and no decor. We had to call to ask for basics like a blanket for the bed, pillows, shampoo. The staff is tiny, and seem to be stretched too thin, but very pleasant when you could find them. This was our first night after an overnight flight, and we did not know that there would be a loud sound and light projection on the cathedral wall directly across the square. Having said all that, did we hate it? No, not really, but wouldn’t really want to stay there again.
Howard
Howard, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 18, 2023
Small, noisy and hot.
We paid extra for an upgraded room, but the room we had was extremely small, barely room to walk around the bed.
The room was hot and as there was no airconditioning we had to keep the window open all night which meant it was very noisy due to the partying going on until about 3 am and the streetcleaners.
The facilities were basic, not even a rubbish bin anywhere in the bedroom or bathroom.
The cups in the bathroom were dirty with toothpaste residue from previous guests.
The mirror had a chunk missing leaving a sharp edge right by the handle for the taps.
The towels were dirty so we left them on the floor for housekeep to replace, as instructed. Housekeeping came and just hung up the towels so then we had damp and dirty towels for morning.
There was no-one at reception most of the time and no way to contact them, you just let yourself in with a PIN code for the main entrance.
Overall a disappointing and expensive stay with very little sleep.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Week-end Rouen
Très satisfait de l’hôtel avec un des meilleurs emplacement de la ville face a la cathédrale de Rouen. Très propre et calme. La propriétaire est adorable et aux petits soins. Très enchanté de notre séjour à l’hôtel cardinal.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 11, 2024
Propre et belle vue mais accueil et petit dej à te
Hôtel propre et fonctionnel avec vue direct sur la cathédrale de Rouen. L'hôtel est très propre.
Cependant l Accueil laisse franchement à désirer. UnePersonne seule pour tout gérer ; Ce qui implique que vous pouvez attendre une demi-heure devant la porte lors votre arrivée si Elle n’est pas là!
vraiment dommage.
Le numéro de téléphone est une ligne fixe qui sonne dans le vide la plupart du temps.
Le petit déjeuner est également au revoir : très peu de choix salés : pas d œufs ni bacon , incohérent au regard de la clientèle anglo-saxonne.
Hôtel situé en hyper centre au pied de la cathédrale. Personnel hyper agréable. Ascenseur disponible. Pour se garer, cibler sur le parking Cathédrale qui bénéficie d'un rapport qualité prix intéressant, car pour se garer à Rouen, c'est une vraie galère !!!