Hôtel La Licorne & Spa

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7.7 (137 reviews)
27 Place De La Halle , Lyons-la-Forêt , fr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location in the village
Charming historic architecture and decor
High-quality restaurant / gastronomic offering
Pleasant pool and attractive grounds
Good breakfast and friendly breakfast staff
Cons:
No air conditioning / poor ventilation leading to very hot rooms
Spa disappointing and occasional shortages (towels, privatization of pool)
Rooms sometimes small or outdated (bathrooms) and some housekeeping issues
Perceived poor value for money at higher price points
Occasional aloof reception and unresolved complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Mixed comments: one small cleanliness problem was quickly resolved, but several reviews mention that housekeeping could be improved and that some equipment felt dated.
Service
9
Mostly positive staff interactions (personnel agréable, very friendly at breakfast) though a few guests found reception aloof and some complaints were not satisfactorily handled.
Location
10
Consistently praised: central position in the village, beautiful setting and close to local sights — repeatedly described as an exceptional location.
Room Quality
6.4
Multiple reports of rooms being too hot (no AC/ventilation), small or cramped layouts and some outdated bathrooms; comfort uneven across units (annexes/upper floors worse).
Amenities
6.6
Pool is appreciated but small; spa was a common disappointment with shortages (towels, access) and lack of ventilation/AC affecting perceived amenity quality.
Value for Money
5.8
Several guests explicitly called the price too high for the level of service and facilities received; perceived poor value in multiple reviews.
Food and Beverage
9
Strong points: restaurant described as incredible/gastronomic and breakfasts often praised, though a few noted issues with temperatures of juices/dairy.
Overall Experience
7.6
Charming, picturesque hotel with excellent location and dining, but repeated problems with heat/no AC, spa shortcomings and value concerns make the overall stay mixed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:49

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in a Charming Norman Village
Experience the historic charm of La Licorne, offering comfortable rooms with modern amenities dating back to 1610. Enjoy satellite TV, a relaxing bath, and free Wi-Fi in each room.

Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Spa Nuxe la Licorne with health and beauty rooms, hammam, fishing, and horse riding. Explore the largest beechwood forest in Europe with hiking and cycling, then unwind in the private car park.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor regionally inspired cuisine at the Empire-style restaurant by the Michelin-starred chef, with a wide selection of wines at the hotel bar. Make sure to reserve your table for an unforgettable dining experience.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Hôtel La Licorne & Spa.

Important information:

Please note that breakfast is included every Saturday and Public Holidays.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: URO

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 137 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 5.8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Lorraine • couple • gb
1
Unbelievably poor
Pros:

The restaurant was OK. I expected more for a Michelin star restaurant. The restaurant staff were excellent.

Cons:

We booked a privilege twin room - £200+ for the night plus breakfast. The room and bathroom were very dated. This is not a cheap hotel. Unbelievably poor bedroom, chipped furniture and ripped curtains poorly hung. Looks like it was furniture sourced from a flea market. The decoration and bathroom can be described at best as time warped. Felt more like a council supported care home than a hotel. The toilet bowl was brown, the seat did not fit the bowl - gross. No bottled water, just tap water. No way to get room service. The pluming was antiquated - almost needed a spanner to turn the hot water tap on, the images show the grouting - appalling. We could not bring ourselves to use the bath. Where was the shower - non existent. Breakfast was reasonable. Would we stay there again? NO WAY. What a costly disappointment.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
4
Poor room facilities. No dressing table or good lighting.
Pros:

Central location in the village

Cons:

Rooms were old and not well appointed.
Very poor room nothing like the pictures shown on the booking.com website for a standard bedroom.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • gb
6
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
9
A pleasant surprise to find this hotel
Pros:

Historic hotel in the centre of the village
Comfortable room with character with modern facilities helpful staff spa had good facilities
Michelin star restaurant with gastronomic menu very good but cost more than the room for 2 people

Cons:

Passages in hotel could be better lit

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • fr
7
Pros:

Repas délicieux au restaurant de l’hôtel chambre très spacieuse

Cons:

Piscine sale, beaucoup de monde qui ne loge pas à l’hôtel

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Davide • couple • it
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Roch • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Hôtel au charme certain qui aurait besoin de rénovation au niveau de la literie notamment et de la deco un peu vieillotte. Accueil néanmoins très sympathique et restaurant étoilé de très grande qualité. Nous y avons passé un délicieux we !

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Antoine • couple • fr
7
Agréable
Pros:

L’emplacement, le restaurant et le spa

Cons:

Petit problème de propreté très rapidement réglé par l’équipe de l’hotel

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Erik • couple • nl
8
Prima (maar warm) verblijf voor een nacht
Pros:

Locatie midden in het dorpscentrum. Zeer sfeervol oud gebouw. Mooie ruime kamer met uitzicht op de oude markthal. Fijn zwembad met ligbedden.

Cons:

Geen airco en geen ventilator aanwezig waardoor het in de kamer bloedheet was en we slecht geslapen hebben.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • nl
7
Hôtel remarquable mais qui se prend un peu trop au sérieux
Pros:

L’hôtel, le village, tout est magnifique!
La piscine est super agréable
On est resté à 4 (2 parents, 2 enfants), dans une de leurs petites maisons: très mignon, un peu plus loin dans la rue

Cons:

Pas très accueillant, en particulier avec les enfants… accueil un peu hautain
Sauf au petit déjeuner où le personnel était très sympathique
Dans la maison 2 pièces: la chambre à l’étage est une fournaise

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alev • family_with_children • be
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • fr
8
Cons:

Chambre trop "remplie" il reste peu d'espace

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Le Brun • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Emplacement, calme
Accès piscine

Cons:

Chambre sans climatisation

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Valentin • couple • fr
4
décevant
Pros:

Personnel agréable, restaurant gastronomique incroyable, accès piscine nickel.

Cons:

nous avons payé 240€ la nuit, soit, mais j'attendais un minimum de ce tarif. la réservation spécifiait une chambre vue sur jardin/cour, or nous avons été conduits dans ce qui est appelé "la dépendance" plus loin dans la rue, 0 vue, 0 ventilateur ( il faisait au moins 35 degrés ce jour), les équipements sont dépassés et le ménage est à revoir... le rapport qualité/prix est inadmissible.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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FLORENCE • couple • fr
8
agréable
Pros:

la déco

Cons:

la baignoire n'a pas de paroi pour éviter d'éclabousser si on prend une douche

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • solo_traveller • fr
8
Bon séjour
Pros:

Établissement avec beaucoup de charme. La chambre était confortable. Bien placé au cœur de Lyons la Forêt.

Cons:

La salle de bain était un peu vieillotte et minimaliste. Pas vraiment à la hauteur de l’établissement. Le petit déjeuner pourrait être amélioré.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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juliette • couple • fr
7
Cons:

Hotel réservé pour l’acces au spa. Tres décevant. L’hotel est tres bien mais le spa laisse à désirer

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee