Frenchdoor Orléans Cloître
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want to sleep 3 minutes from Orléans Cathedral at a price below the city median, and you are comfortable with a self-service setup. Skip it if you expect a staffed reception and smooth tech, since guests flag both.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Independent travellers who mainly want a central bed will get the most from this 3-star hotel. It scores 8.7 out of 10 from 1,325 reviews, a large sample, and its location score is 9.7.
Family rooms are listed, which helps groups. Breakfast is a self-service buffet in a communal kitchen area, so it suits people who like to help themselves.
Skip it if you want someone at a desk to greet you. Guests cite the lack of reception and some technical issues as the main negatives. Our data does list a 24-hour front desk, so the two sources do not match. Ask how arrival works before you book.
Location and getting around
The address is 13 Rue du Cloître Saint-Pierre Empont, in the historic district. Orléans Cathedral is about 0.2 km away, roughly 3 minutes on foot, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans is the same distance.
Guests mention restaurants and parking nearby, though parking is not listed as a hotel facility, so check where and at what cost. Micy Abbey is about 3.6 km away, around 45 minutes on foot. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi. All walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
The location is the headline: central, in the historic district, close to the cathedral and to places to eat. Breakfast also earns praise for fresh items laid out as a self-service buffet in a communal kitchen.
On the downside, guests mention technical issues and the absence of a reception. They still rate the prices as competitive.
Price compared with our other two picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults, was about €102.70 a night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. That was 8% below the sample median of €112.20.
Frenchdoor Orléans 7 Dormants, our Budget pick, was around €86.45 a night with a score of 8.3. Best Western Plus Hotel Saint-Roch Orleans, our Luxury pick, was about €112.20 with 4 stars and a score of 8.9.
Here you pay about €16 more than the Budget option for a higher score and a spot next to the cathedral. Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are listed. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties, and this one shared second place on guest score. The Best Value slot balances score, number of reviews and price, and 1,325 reviews at 8.7 with a below-median price made a strong case.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Ask how check-in works and who to contact if something goes wrong on arrival. Confirm nearby parking if you are driving.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Frenchdoor Orléans Cloître have a reception?
Our data lists a 24-hour front desk, but guests cite the lack of reception as a drawback. Ask the hotel how check-in works for your arrival time.
How close is it to Orléans Cathedral?
About 0.2 km, roughly 3 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans is just as close.
What is breakfast like?
Breakfast is a continental, self-service buffet with fresh items in a communal kitchen area. Check whether it is included in your rate.
Is there parking?
Guests mention parking nearby, but it is not listed as a hotel facility. Confirm location and cost before you arrive.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €102.70 a night. Check today's price for your dates.