Hotel Ivan Vautier
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.
Hotel Ivan Vautier is worth booking if food is a big part of your trip, since guests single out its Michelin-starred restaurant and its breakfast. If you want to step out of the door into a choice of bars and cafés, it is less convenient than our two cheaper Caen picks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is a five-star hotel where the restaurant is a large part of the appeal. Guests describe a Michelin-starred venue serving French cuisine with careful presentation and local flavours. If dinner at the hotel is a highlight for you, that matters.
It also lists free parking, family rooms, air conditioning and a terrace, and it is tagged as pet-friendly. Check the pet policy and any fee directly.
Skip it if you want lots of dining choice within a short walk. Guests say a supermarket and a restaurant are close by, but other places to eat need a drive.
Location and getting around
The address is 3 Avenue Henry Chéron, Caen. The Abbey of Saint-Étienne is 1.5 km away, around 19 minutes on foot. The Château de Caen is 2.4 km away, around 30 minutes, which is a long but manageable walk.
Pegasus Bridge is 11.3 km away, about 141 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on public transport, a taxi or your own car.
All walking times are straight-line estimates, so real routes may take longer. Guests rate the location 8.2 out of 10, slightly below its overall score, which fits the comments about dining needing a drive.
What guests say
The score is 8.4 out of 10 from 522 reviews. Breakfast gets praise for high-quality items served in a calm, spacious room. The on-site restaurant draws the strongest comments, for its French cooking and presentation.
The main complaint is about the surroundings rather than the hotel itself: beyond the nearby supermarket and restaurant, eating out means getting in a car.
Price and how it compares with our other Caen picks
Our reference price was €141.20 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, or about €282 for the two nights. It is a reference, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
That is almost exactly the sample median of €140.43, which is unusual for a five-star hotel. Best Western Royal Hotel Caen, our Budget pick, was €89.15 a night with a score of 8.4 and three stars. ibis Styles Caen centre gare, our Best Value pick, was €116.73 a night with a score of 8.6 and three stars.
Be clear on what the extra money buys. Guest scores here are the same as the Budget pick and slightly below the Best Value pick. You pay about €25 a night more than ibis Styles for the five-star rating, the restaurant and free parking. Breakfast is offered as continental and buffet, but inclusion in the reference rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Caen. Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first, and Hotel Ivan Vautier is officially five stars. Its guest score placed it in the middle of the sample, not at the top.
It earns the slot because it is a genuine five-star option at a mid-market reference price, with a restaurant guests rate highly.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and cancellation policy for your rate.
If you want to eat at the restaurant, check opening days and book a table in advance; those details are not confirmed in our data. Ask whether breakfast is included, and confirm the pet policy if you travel with an animal.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Hotel Ivan Vautier have a restaurant?
Yes. Guests describe a Michelin-starred restaurant serving French cuisine. Check opening days and book ahead for your dates.
Can you walk from Hotel Ivan Vautier to Caen's sights?
The Abbey of Saint-Étienne is about 19 minutes on foot and the Château de Caen about 30 minutes. Pegasus Bridge is far, at around 141 minutes, so you will need transport.
Is parking free at Hotel Ivan Vautier?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates.
How much does Hotel Ivan Vautier cost?
We saw €141.20 a night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your own dates.
Is Hotel Ivan Vautier better than the cheaper Caen hotels?
Not on guest score: it has 8.4, the same as Best Western Royal Hotel Caen and slightly below ibis Styles Caen centre gare. You pay more for five stars and the restaurant.