Ivan Vautier

In the Bas de Venoix quarter of Caen, this 5-star luxury hotel sits a short walk from Zenith de Caen and Michel d'Ornano Stadium. Caen Exhibition Centre and Caen Memorial are nearby, and the city center is about 2 km away. Caen–Carpiquet Airport is roughly 6.4 km from the property.

A contemporary, design-led bolthole with 19 spacious, air-conditioned rooms that blend modern furniture and sober decor. Rooms feature minibars, DVD players, satellite TV and private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers plus bathrobes and slippers; some rooms even have heated floors. The hotel is pet-friendly and non-smoking throughout.

Unwind at the full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, or sweat it out in the 24-hour fitness center and relax in the sauna/steam bath. Onsite perks include a bar/lounge, concierge, 24-hour front desk and free self parking — perfect for road trips and family stays.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel also provides dry cleaning, laundry services and a 24-hour front desk for smooth arrivals and departures.

Dine at Ivan Vautier restaurant, which specializes in refined French cuisine, or grab drinks at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30–10:30 (fee), and limited-hours room service is available.