The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Bar (on property)
Family Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Family Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rue du Clos Barbey, Saint-Contest, 14280
  • Place, Caen Memorial
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Normandy Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Zenith de Caen
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Deauville (DOL-Normandie)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

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

Family Suite

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 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 - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Caen University Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Normandy Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Caen Castle - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Zenith de Caen - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Essentiel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Mie Paulette - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kyriad Caen Nord - Mémorial - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
The Originals City, Hôtel 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
The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial offers 69 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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.

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 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial to the airport?

The Originals City, Hôtel 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 The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial on Oct 8, 2025 start from $60.49, 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 The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial.

How close is The Originals City, Hôtel 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 The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children. 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 The Originals City, Hôtel 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 The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial have a pool?

The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial does not have a pool.

Does The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial to downtown Saint-Contest?

The Originals City, Hôtel Caen Mémorial is 1 mi away from Saint-Contest.