Hôtel Oratio

Hotels
8.8 (2009 reviews)
42, Rue des Bernardins , Paris , FR
+33 1 89 16 57 51

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Basic room quality
Poor value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Rooms were clean but some showed signs of wear and age.
Service
9.7
Staff was friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall stay.
Location
9.5
Excellent location with access to restaurants and public transport, though some attractions were a bit far.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were basic and lacked charm, not matching expectations set by photos.
Amenities
8.2
Amenities were limited; no refrigerator or coffee machine in rooms, which was inconvenient.
Value for Money
7.7
Not worth the price paid; many felt the room should have been cheaper.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast was excellent but there were reports of poor quality in other meals.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall a mixed experience; great service and location balanced by room quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 15:40

Property Description

Central Location in the Latin Quarter
Located between Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Pantheon, Hôtel Oratio offers a prime spot in the heart of Paris. Guests can easily explore the historic charm of the city with convenient access to major attractions.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Experience a relaxing stay in air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms featuring classic décor. Enjoy modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and free WiFi access. The convenience of a lift adds to the comfort of your stay.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and 24-Hour Front Desk
Start your day with a delightful buffet breakfast made from fresh ingredients served in the dining room. The hotel's 24-hour front desk ensures that assistance is always at hand for any needs during your stay.

For a memorable stay in Paris, book your room at Hôtel Oratio now!

Important information:

Please note that the credit card used for the booking will be requested upon arrival.

Please note that a pre- authorization of 1 night will be made on the card used for booking. It will not be debited from your account.

Baby cots are subject to availability and have to requested prior to arrival.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CDG

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2009 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Maja • couple • se
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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klindsied • couple • us
10
Easy Stay in Paris with Balcony
Pros:

This hotel was in a perfect location for our travels. It is just slightly away from the tourist center, meaning that you walk around and feel like you're a Parisian, not a tourist, but you can walk just about anywhere in the 1-7th Arrondissements within about 5-45 mins. The Metro is conveniently close as well. The room had a balcony and we put it to use; it made the room feel so much larger than it was, but for Paris, even the room itself was sizable. The elevator worked great, so no worrying about lugging your luggage. The hotel can also hold your luggage in advance of or after your stay, which was really useful for us. The beds were comfortable and the shower and bathroom were clean and good sized. We will be back!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • ch
9
Pros:

La posizione , letto comodo, personale gentilissimo

Cons:

Niente, se proprio vogliamo fare un appunto, nella sala colazione ci vorrebbero due persone e non una

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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udoronazulay • extended_group • il
9
מיקום מדהים עלות קצת גבוהה
Pros:

צוות מדהים ושרותי

Cons:

עלות קצת גבוהה

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • extended_group • bg
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • au
10
It was the perfect stay and couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend our honeymoon!
Pros:

It was a very cute, clean, with prime location hotel. The staff was so friendly and helpful, and we really enjoyed our time

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ponny • extended_group • sg
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Annette • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The location in the 5th arr. was perfect to walk to (or take the metro to) all of the sights. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

It was loud with traffic noise and also from the church bells next door going off each hour. So, may not be good if sensitive to noise. I've stayed in much quieter properties in Paris before. The property was shabby and not particularly clean throughout. The cleaner that was used on our room floors was intensely scented and greasy. I washed the bathroom floor 3 times to get it off. The elevator was the tiniest and slowest that I've ever experienced in Europe! One person and one bag was a crowd. The mirrors made it less claustrophobic. 🫪

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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RAQUEL • family_with_children • br
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Basil • couple • us
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • ca
10
Staff were amazing from front desk and breakfast staff
Pros:

Location was excellent in the heart of Paris! Great for walking, bus and metro.

Cons:

Shower head position - would be gray if you could move up and down and also tilt

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • au
8
Great Location
Pros:

Great location and has a coffee bar which was handy and a great balcony over looking the street.

Cons:

Could use a smart tv and update the shower head so you don’t have to hold it.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Robert • extended_group • us
8
Easy, comfortable and close to major sites. Uber is convenient for getting around quickly.
Pros:

Easy check in with friendly staff members. Room was more than adequate. The location was excellent as is only 500 meters to Notre Dame Cathedral. This along with France in general was wonderful. There is a small family run bakery just around the corner that gives you a true experience of Paris.

Cons:

I find it hard to find any major fault with the premises, the elevator is small but when you stay in a older Paris hotel it is normal.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jess • couple • au
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • ca
9
Beautiful Boutique Hotel
Pros:

Quaint, adorable and excellent staff!

Cons:

The bed could have been a little more comfortable, but that's our only complaint!

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Lyndon • couple • au
9
Would stay here again.
Pros:

Nice balcony and comfortable bed. Room was spacious.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Sigrid • family_with_children • no
8
Pros:

Fin beliggenhet, rolig og sentralt. Hjelpsomt og hyggelig personale. Deilig med fri tilgang til vann- og kaffemaskin. Deilig frokost i koselig lokale.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Close to main attractions, lovely views out of the window.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Klementyna • couple • pl
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Pelagia • couple • gr
8
Ευχάριστη διαμονή
Pros:

Καλή τοποθεσία, ωραίος χώρος πρωινού και καλό πρωινό, πολύ φιλικό και εξυπηρετικό προσωπικό.

Cons:

Λίγο στενό δωμάτιο και το γεγονός ότι χτυπούσε πολλές φορές μια καμπάνα εκκλησίας νωρίς και αργά το πρωί.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee