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Reviews of Mercure Caen Cote de Nacre Herouville Saint Clair

4 out of 5
Mercure Caen Cote de Nacre Herouville Saint Clair
2 Place Boston, Citis, Herouville-Saint-Clair, Calvados

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 257 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David, brentwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Mercure Heuroville-St.Claire staff was great and very helpful. The restaurant was quite good but a very limited menu. Breakfast was excellent! Our room was okay but too hot after the whole hotel AC was turned off. We had no way to just run the fan or open a window. It was also in an industrial area that we will avoid if we return to the Caen area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Marion, front office manager on Sep 14, 2023
Dear Ahmed,Please can you tell us more about your disapointment ?We understood that you booked by mistake only one room instead of two but this was solved on spot as we were not full..Waiting for your reply,Sincerely,Marion, front office manager

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Marion, cheffe de réception on Sep 14, 2023
Chère Melanie,Merci beaucoup de nous partager votre satisfaction.A très bientôt,Marion, cheffe de réception

6/10 Okay

Cloe

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Unclean
We booked the Mercure as they are usually lovely, however this hotel is definitely not worthy of its four stars. The hotel room was spacious but it was filthy. Spiders webs, dead spiders, dirty toilet, mould everywhere in the bathroom on the tiles and green stains on the wall/wallpaper in the room, where product has been poured down it and not cleaned… It is outdated and does not reflect the hotel’s images at all ! Really disappointing and waste of money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Berwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, pleasant and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy, the woodlands

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern. Beds were super comfy and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Marion on Apr 4, 2023
Dear Amy,Thank you very much for your positive feedback and compliment. We will share it with all our team.Sincerely,Marion, front office manager

6/10 Okay

Kate

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overpriced. Grumpy receptionist. Strange musty smell throughout hotel. No air con. Restaurant staff were very friendly and accommodating however.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

emily

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Marion, chef de réception on Feb 23, 2022
Cher Emily, Merci beaucoup de nous partager votre satisfaction suite à votre séjour. A très bientôt, Marion

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice bathroom, dark room
Outside of town but good location if you come by car and want to visit some Normandie beaches. Nice bathroom with good water pressure but only one bath towel in a double room - we had to ask for one for the second person. Very dark room, only small high level window, cause there is an ugly roof going up until far, dark carpet. No minibar/fridge. This is more like a 3 star room to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Marion, front office manager on Sep 7, 2021
Dear client, Thank you to take the time to write us further to your stay. We are sorry to learn that the room was not as you expect. For your futur stay, we will give you a room with a view on the garden. If you prefer to have a fridge, you will be able to book a privilege room wher eyou will finde a fridge, a Nespresso coffe machine and bathrob. See you soon, Sincerely, Marion, front office manager

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Marion, chef de réception on May 27, 2021
Cher client, Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de nous partager votre satisfaction suite à votre séjour. N'hésitez pas à nous en dire plus afin d'améliorer nos services. A bientôt, Marion, chef de réception

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great convenient location
A last night on a France holiday and a stay near ferry port.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Marion on Aug 29, 2020
Dear client, We thank you for your positive feedback and hope to see you on your next trip in France. Sincerely, Marion Front office manager

10/10 Excellent

Anan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality
Great hospitality and considerate for special needs like gluten free
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Virginie, Directrice adjointe on Nov 7, 2019
Dear Anan, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed your stay. Sylvie, Zoe and Ophélia welcome you for breakfast from 06.30 to 10.00 and until 11.00 on week-end and bank holidays. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent stopovee to or from France. Good value. Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Virginie on Oct 22, 2019
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for this feedback. We will share your comments with all the staff. We are near Ouistreham port, at 15 minutes by car. Kind regards Virginie, Accomodation Manager

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Ian

Located on industrial estate - room needed airing
Bedroom smelt musty and needed a good airing. Hotel is located on the edge of an industrial estate so not a very nice area - fine if you're on local business but no good if you want any choice of food other than the hotel restaurant. Bar and restaurant OK and the staff quite friendly - certainly better than the rude, brusk reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Jérome/ General Manager on Jul 4, 2019
Dear Ian , Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Hôtel Mercure Caen Côte de Nacre Hérouville-Saint-Clair. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. Too much air conditioning can make the room humid or cool. We are located north-east of the ring road between Caen and the sea, it is ideal for all the visits to make in our beautiful region. We made a point with the reception staff to best accommodate all our guests. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My wife and I were told that the bar was closed but when others ( from a football team) arrived later they were served.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Tiphaine, receptionnist on May 31, 2019
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Hôtel Mercure Caen Côte de Nacre Hérouville-Saint-Clair. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. The bar is open from 6.30am until 11.30pm, you should have been served by our barman. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely,

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Perfect stop over for catching the car ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Jérome on Oct 26, 2018
216/5000 Hello colin on We are delighted that your stay went well Virginie and her team welcome you every day 24 hours a day. We are located between Caen and the sea ideal for visits to the landing beaches See you soon Jérome General manager

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay
Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Nice clean hotel. Comfortable room. Well located for Normandy beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Jérome on Oct 8, 2018
Hello David We thank you for your comments We are located 10 minutes from the landing beaches, downtown Caen and the Memorial of Peace. The ferry of Ouistréham is 15 minutes ideal for a first or a last night in France. See you soon

8/10 Good

A, colchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for an overnight stop after ferry
Close to Caen ferry and Bayeux. Easy to get to and good parking. Comfortable rooms (with Tea Making Facilities!). Decor a Bit tired but overall very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Jérome on Sep 10, 2018
Hello A Thank you for taking the time to send us your comment We are located between Caen and the sea 10 minutes from each. Virginie and her team welcome you every day 24 hours a day. In front of the hotel is the private and secure parking for your vehicle. See you soon Jérome General manager

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet hotel close to ferry port
We arrived late and tired so were very happy that the hotel was situated in a quiet area. The bed was comfortable but a heavy duvet for such warm weather. From the photos I expected a coffee pod machine but just a kettle. At least we were able to make a hot drink. Wi fi was awful, kept dropping out so ended up using 3G the whole time. breakfast was automatically charged on our bill which we hadn’t had. Checkout was unfriendly and unsmiling. Not asked if we had had a nice stay or slept well. Perhaps the morning receptionist didn’t like foreign visitors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Jérome on Aug 5, 2018
Hello Barbara Thank you for sharing your stay on this site. We are sorry for the inconvenience you encountered during your stay. For wifi we put ourselves in contact with our supplier for this malfunction. On our site the photo with the Nespresso machine is good for the privilege room. If you book a classic room it is a tray of courtesy that you will find available. Breakfasts are charged throughout your stay. If you do not take them, they will be removed automatically. The attitude of the person in reception at the time of your departure is not normal. We will review the check-out process with the team members. Be assured that corrections will be made as a result of your comments

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient and comfortable stay over
Very convenient for the Caen ferry with easy access and secure parking. We arrived quite late and received a courteous welcome. The room was clean and comfortable. The main areas were fine but the corridors looked a little tired. We did not book or take breakfast but were told on checking out that the breakfast charge of about 15 euros per person was automatically added to the bill unless the customer asked for it to be removed. It was not the best start to the holiday to have to sort out an additional bill which was not owed. However we would recommend this hotel as a good stay over before or after a ferry crossing or as a base to explore Caen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Jérome on Aug 1, 2018
265/5000 Hello Anonymous We are happy that your stay has gone well. We are located between Caen and the sea 10 minutes from each. It is ideal to visit the coastal towns like Honfleur, Deauvile, Cabourg, Mont St Michel and the landing beaches See you soon

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stop
Very convenient for ferries from Ouisterham. Hotel served dinner on Sunday evening, a rare event in France even when hotels advertise a restaurant. Secure parking on site is alsi a binus for us. Will use this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Jérome on Jun 25, 2018
Hello Thank you very much for your comment We are delighted that your stay has gone well Virginie and her team welcome you every day 24 hours a day. They advise you on the visits that you can make during your escapade in Normandy During the summer season our restaurant "Le restau d'à côté" is open every evening until 22h See you soon Jérome General Manager

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, just lacking location.
The staff at the hotel was absolutely amazing. They were very friendly and very accommodating. The food in the hotel was excellent. The room was clean and well maintained. Where this hotel really fell short was the location and lack of options around it. The only restaurants that were close had very odd hours and were about an 11 minute walk from the hotel. And they were limited options. There is a bus stop outside of the hotel. But other than that if you stay here a car is mandatory. I would not recommend it on a tourist vacation, with no rental car. But for business or if you have a car I would highly recommend it. Parking is free at the hotel if your a guest. And it’s gated. So that’s nice. The area is also a clean and safe area. Overall it was a wonderful experience. I really can’t thank the staff enough tho. They were superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from Jérome on Jun 1, 2018
Dear William, We thank you for your feedback comments and of course we will share them with all the staff. So you can thank them. You are our best tourist "Head of Agency" that we could hope for. Many thanks Jérome General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and well located hotel
Easy to find. Staff were friendly and helpful. Most spoke very good English. Local restaurants and good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Jérome on Feb 13, 2018
Dear Sir, Madam, Thank you for having taken the time to give us your views on your stay in our hotel. My team and I are very grateful for your remarks. They will encourage us to maintain our efforts so that the services we provide for you fully meet your expectations. Looking forward to welcoming you shortly in one of the hotels of the Mercure network. Yours sincerely,

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really pleasant staff
Pleasant ambiance especially in dining bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Jerome FONTAINE on Dec 12, 2017
Hello Mark, First of all we thank you for your stay and your comments. You have the opportunity to make a "good start" for the day by coming to enjoy the breakfast buffet, served by Sylvie or Ludivine every day from 6.30am to 10am and 11am on weekends. We will see you soon on your next visit to Caen Jérome

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight
Handy for an overnight ferry stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

tony, cardiff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for overnight stay
We needed an overnight stay before driving south. This was ideal
Response from jerome on Apr 24, 2017
Thank you for yours comments

2/10 Terrible

courrney, tewkesbury

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel had staff party
Staff party so hotel had np restaurant no bar only one staff member who wanted to b at the party, should had been informed on booking that NOTHING WAS AVAILABLE
Response from JEROME on Feb 8, 2017
We should have informed you

10/10 Excellent

Malc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good hotel and very helpfull staff
Response from General Manager on Nov 4, 2016
Thank you for your comment

8/10 Good

Wayne, Doncaster, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location
Fairly comfortable hotel in a good location just outside the city centre. Great access to the tram network with a stop just across the road. Public rooms look like they have undergone recent renovation, but the rooms could do with similar attention. Having said that they are clean, tidy and in good order.
Response from Jérome on Sep 20, 2016
Thank you for having taken the time to give us your views on your stay in our hotel

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Decent hotel with friendly staff
Hotel ia located in the industrial part of Caen, you need to take public transportation or walk to the city center. The staff is very friendly, the facility is clean and well maintained. We stayed two nights to visit D Day beaches and locations and hotel wak OK for such purpose.
Response from Jérome on Aug 29, 2016
Thank you very much for your comment

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from General Manager on Aug 16, 2016
Thank you for your visit

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff inquired if I wanted breakfast, but they didn't tell me it would be an additional charge. Surprise - breakfast was an additional cost.
Response from jerome on Aug 4, 2016
Breakfast is not included in the room price

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Great location at edge of town.
Great experience. Staff friendly. Clean. Close to major highway. Nice shopping mall next door. Great base to visit area.
Response from Jérome on Jul 26, 2016
It's clear

8/10 Good

Gemma, Brussels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good base for visiting main sites in Normandy
Convenient location if taken as a base to visit nearby sites but, otherwise, just industrial area with zero charm. 10min by car to the center and bus nearby with regular service to the center as well. Very nice breakfast and very helpful staff.
Response from Jerome FONTAINE on Jun 25, 2016
We are located 10 minutes from downtown Caen and the landing beaches

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay after ferry crossing
Hotel pleasant and clean. We checked in after 10pm and checked out at 7pm.
Response from Jerome FONTAINE on Feb 13, 2016
Thank you for your comments

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stopover
Comfortable bed, large room, good range for breakfast. Out of the city but great overnight stay for a driving tour.
Response from Jerome FONTAINE on Dec 5, 2015
Thank you for your comments

8/10 Good

Ian, Dartford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to stay
This hotel won't win any prizes for external appearance, nor really for the rather drab internal décor, or location. However, when I stayed with my two brothers for our visit to the D-Day landing beaches,it was well appointed and clean, and the staff were all very friendly, in particular the manageress of the restaurant at breakfast. The breakfast itself was very good: freshly squeezed orange juice as well as the standard type; fresh fruit salad; grilled sausages and bacon to go with the scrambled eggs; Nespresso coffee machine as well as the standard filter variety; and a good selection of cereals, cheeses, charcuterie, cakes, breads and croissants etc. All in all, a very good selection in a very pleasant restaurant. Although the location of the hotel was not great (in a commercial area on the outskirts of Caen), it was ideal for getting onto the ring road by car, and there was a tram stop two minutes away giving a good, cheap service into the city centre (once you master the intricacies of the ticket machine: we had to ask a local for help!). I would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Response from Jerome FONTAINE on Oct 31, 2015
We have made renovations to the restaurant and have not changed anything at breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Pleasant Stay
A bit outside Caen but very close to a tram station, so getting around is not a big issue. Staff is friendly and food is excellent. Breakfast is a bit pricey but I would recommend eating it at least once. It is excellent. Room is very big and clean. The bathroom is well-appointed. No problems whatsoever.
Response from Jerome FONTAINE on Oct 31, 2015
We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Hôtel Mercure Caen Côte De Nacre Herouville Saint Clair. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely,

10/10 Excellent

anthony, North East

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Value
Very good breakfast
Response from Jerome FONTAINE on Jun 18, 2015
Thank you for your stay and your comment

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Brampton, ON Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great prices for a lovely hotel.
Hotel was lovely and close to Beny Sur Mer Canadian War Cemetery and the Beaches of Normandy by car. Staff were friendly and helpful. Coffee and tea in room. Awesome restaurant, breakfast was generous and yummy! No elevator but our room was on the second floor so manageable. Parking was free with WiFi too. Price was very good too. I would go back again.
Response from Jerome FONTAINE on Jun 18, 2015
We look forward to welcoming you again

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good.
Very good. Confortable, very good service. Food was excellent. Easy parking.
Response from Jerome FONTAINE on Oct 31, 2015
Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely,

8/10 Good

Sharon, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Near Caen
Friendly, helpful staff. Easy bus ride into Caen. Good breakfast buffet.
Response from Jérome on Aug 28, 2015
Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely,

6/10 Okay

Peter, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Welcoming helpful staff; hotel in industrial area difficult to find in the dark! Main problem is food. No nearby restaurants; breakfast indifferent; evening meal gave us food poisoning! We may have been unlucky.
Response from Jérome on Oct 2, 2015
By answering our questionnaire, you have taken the time to give us your opinion about your stay in our hotel, and we thank you. We are sorry that the service did not meet your expectations, and we beg you to accept our sincerest apologies. Be assured that the necessary corrective measures have a

10/10 Excellent

Rod, Sussex England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
In an unlikely location this hotel was superb. Redesigned to a very high standard, great bedroom, great restaurant.....100% excellent food as good as any top restaurant in the area.
Response from Jérome on Aug 28, 2015
We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Hôtel Mercure Caen Côte De Nacre Herouville Saint Clair. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely,

8/10 Good

Eric, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Stay
A quick overnight stay, room very good, comfortable bed and facilities. Breakfast was okay. Reception staff were absolutely brilliant, their assistance to our plight was exceptional and I can not thank them enough. I just wish I got their names to write a resonal recommendation and thank you.
Response from Jérome on Aug 28, 2015
Comfortable Stay A quick overnight stay, room very good, comfortable bed and facilities. Breakfast was okay. Reception staff were absolutely brilliant, their assistance to our plight was exceptional and I can not thank them enough. I just wish I got their names to write a resonal recommendation and thank you.

8/10 Good

Vegas Maven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Trip to Normandy
A little out of the way, but clean and comfortable. Reasonably priced, excellent breakfast. Hotel restaurant offers a great dinner selection.