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inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Caen Memorial

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10.9 per person)
Reception
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the neighborhood

Map
Rue du Clos Barbey, Saint-Contest, 14280
  • Popular LocationCaen Memorial16 min walk
  • Popular LocationNormandy Museum5 min drive
  • Popular LocationZenith de Caen7 min drive
  • AirportDeauville (DOL-Normandie)40 min drive

Room options

Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Saint-Contest

In Saint-Contest .Stay at this Saint-Contest hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Colline aux Oiseaux and 2 miles (3 km) of Caen Memorial. Caen Botanical Garden and Michel d'Ornano Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Caen Memorial - 16 min walk
  • Normandy Museum - 5 min drive
  • Caen Castle - 5 min drive
  • Caen Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive
  • Zenith de Caen - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Bretteville - Norrey Station - 9 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Mie Paulette - 4 min drive
  • Poivre Rouge - 3 min walk
  • Brit Hôtel Caen Nord - 10 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza - 3 min drive
  • Dragon de Beaulieu - 4 min drive

About this property

inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial

3-star hotel near Caen Memorial
Inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Saint-Contest hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.9 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial to the airport?

Inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial is 4.4 mi (7-min drive) away from the Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial on May 4, 2024 start from $66.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial.

How close is inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial to the beach?

This hotel is 14.2 mi (26-min drive) from Cabourg Beach and 10.2 mi (24-min drive) from Sword Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10.9 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Barriere (16-min drive) and Casino JOA de Saint-Aubin (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial have a pool?

Inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial does not have a pool.

Does inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial to downtown Saint-Contest?

Inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial is 1 mi away from Saint-Contest.

inspiration by balladins Caen Mémorial Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 333 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 333 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 333 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel experience ever! The room was very dusty and dirty as though no one had stayed in the room for years. Spiders and spider webs at several spots in the room, and I’ve never seen such dirty carpet in a hotel room before. We also had to live with a huge fly in the room for the 2 days. The lime scale on the shower head was terribly yucky although the bathroom and toilet itself was the cleanest spot in the entire room. We had 2 people stayed in the room but only 1 bath towel was provided. There was another bath towel placed in the closet but apparently it was used and dirty. On the morning during checkout time, there was no one at the front desk and we waited for 15 min until someone finally came out, there was obviously a lack of staff as the staff was saying she was the only person managing the front desk, kitchen, and the rooms. She asked me how was my stay and I told her my honest opinion, she was then only giving me a shrug and not so sincere apology. I travel a lot and this was the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sille

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kimberly, Tucson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night - arrived very late and left early the next morning. Friendly staff greeted us on arrival, the room was clean and breakfast buffet was outstanding! Conveniently located near the incredible Caen Memorial Museum and the Caen airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at the hotel at 01:00, the reception staff was very efficient and friendly. The room and facilities were excellent for my requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Decent
The rooms are fairly new though are starting to show some wear and tear. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was not worth the money, there's a great bakery around the corner and it's cheaper. Overall, it was what I paid for, nothing more, nothing less.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap
We had to wait over 5 min before someone came to check us & another guest in, which felt much longer since we had been traveling all day & were tired. The place looked a bit run down, walls needed to be wiped clean in our room, we had to ask for additional pillows, there was no sheet between us & the comforter & there were cobwebs in the room. If you need a place to sleep that is cheap, in more ways than one, this is your place. The location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay with excellent staff
Overall a great stay….except the breakfast we paid 10 euros each for the worst food on our travels,scrambled egg must of been an hour old you couldn’t put your knife into the sausage,the bacon looked like cut up scraps overall very poor not worth 1euro , shame really the staff, room and hotel were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023