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Le Lion d'Or: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
71 rue Saint-Jean, 14400 Bayeux, France
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Le Lion d'Or
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Antwerp, Belgium
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Sadist night porter”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

My colleague journalist and I were making a story about the landing of Normandy when we landed in Le Lion d'Or. Even though the room and dinner were slightly overpriced, we enjoyed the warm welcome and a fairly good meal. After dinner we went out for a stroll in the village. Before leaving, the night porter ensured us that we could re-enter the hotel just by ringing the bell. He would let us in. When we returned, the gate of the hotel was locked (2 chains) and nobody answered the bell (we rang the bell more than an hour). We were locked out at night, our belongings were inside. The next morning we confronted the night porter and his superior. The porter lied right in our face and in the face of his superior (he said he thought we were already in, but we had our key with us and that 's still no reason for not answering the doorbell) This is not a bad hotel, but one sick person like this porter ruins its entire reputation. Fire the man!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“WORST RESTAURANT IN NORMANDY?”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

We did not stay at the hotel so I can't comment on the accomodation, but we went for dinner on the 27th October. It was shocking. The salad was "fridgy" and brown round the edges; there was no Thyme in the Boeuf au thym; one piece of chicken appeared to be half eaten; the music was on. Why? The lighting was up high and the room was far too hot. The loos were dark and worn. In other words the ambience was awful. It was aimed at the English and Americans who are very numerous in Normandy and, apparently, not very picky.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Ottawa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
19 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A day in Bayeux”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

We had used Rick Steves to guide us to hotels in Bayeux without booking ahead. Many were booked and we settled on the first one with space. This hotel was older with stairs only to access rooms( not geared to elderly & awkward with heavy bags). Parking was limited but available free overnight on the street.The room was spacious but older and tired looking. It was an expansive stay given that it was the last room available. We booked ahead next time.The hotel restaurant seemed more English in style and we wanted to experience local fare. Found a restaurant to eat nearby for dinner

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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ENGLAND
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“VERY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

Was recommended to this hotel by my brother...and not disappointed. Good location for visiting Bayeaux. Hotel comfortable, clean with very friendly staff. Didn't eat at the restaurant as my elderly in-laws are pie and chips types, so would have been wasted, but the inclusive breakfast was very good. Cathedral and tapestry literally about 10 minutes walk away and plenty of good restaurants close by. Will definately use this hotel on the next visit to the Normandy beaches.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mamaroneck, New York
2 reviews
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“Great value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

Stayed here for three nights last week. We were in a junior suite which was very nice, clean and comfortable. Location is great. Restaurant is awesome and staff was very friendly.

Saw some of the other posts about how it was "dated". That might be a little true but its in the french countryside, not paris. Anyway unless you are planning on buying the place, I wouldn't worry about it, this really was a nice hotel.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Le Lion d'Or

Also Known As:
Le Lion d`Or Hotel
Le Lion d`Or Hotel Bayeux
Le Lion d Or
Le Lion d Or Bayeux
Address: 71 rue Saint-Jean, 14400 Bayeux, France
Region: France > Normandy > Basse-Normandie > Calvados > Bayeux
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#8 Family Hotels in Bayeux
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In Normandy, at the heart of the Calvados department, the Lion d’Or Hotel welcomes guests in Bayeux’s city centre, in a former 18th-century coaching inn.This warm and friendly hotel, an unmissable place to stay in Bayeux, thanks to its unique historic setting in the former Second World War English press headquarters, is located two steps from the famous Tapestry Museum and near the landing beaches.Why not make the most of the opportunity to discover Normandy’s touristic treasures, and spend an enjoyable and comfortable stay in the heart of Bayeux, near Caen? Le Lion d’Or Hotel is looking forward to welcoming you with its 28 charming rooms as well as a gastronomic restaurant.The restaurant has a range of specialty dishes inspired by traditional Norman Bocage cuisine, a cuisine that is both creative and generous. ... more   less 
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