Hôtel Oratio

Hotels
8.8 (1956 reviews)
42, Rue des Bernardins , Paris , fr

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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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 40.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1956 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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Marcia • couple • gb
7
Good if you just need a grest location that is clean and you are out all day
Pros:

Great location. Easy book in and out. Room ready when we arrived long before 3.

Cons:

No refreshments in room. Very small

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Weronika • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great location and the dining room is fab.

Cons:

The hotel feels like it hasnt been upkept much, lots of scuffs and marks all over the walls in the bedroom and walls in corridors.

Also theres not a coffee machine in the room so had to keep going down stairs

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Myrna • couple • us
10
Wonderful experience at the Hotel Oratio!
Pros:

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at Hotel Oratio and if the opportunity arises to return to Paris, we will stay there again. Adam and the Madam at Breakfast were very welcoming and hospitable.

LOCATION: We found the hotel to be just in the outskirts of the areas of tourist interest (i.e. Pantheon, Notre Dame, Saint Chapelle, Lux Gardens, etc) so it's about a 10-15 minutes walk to and from the sites. This location seemed to have more locals than tourist which was a pleasant surprise for me. There are many eateries around the hotel and much more in the 6th Arrondissement which is a 10-15 min walk. If you are looking to eat the famous French pastries, then this is the hotel for you. There are 4 boulangeries and patisseries located just around the corner, a couple more across the street and many more along the Saint Germain Boulevard- so many to choose, so little time. There is an local open market around the corner every Saturdays and Tuesdays with a wide variety of local vendors selling prepared foods, cheese, meat, fish, clothing, etc.

BREAKFAST: If you love to eat a wide variety of breakfast items like I do (pastries, yogurt, eggs, meat, cheese, fruits), then you’ll enjoy the buffet breakfast downstairs. The hotel has their own Exclusive pastry chef that bake all the pastries fresh every day. I would say the croissants are equally (or better) than the ones at the boulangerie.

GREAT VALUE: The hotel has a filtered water station in the lobby area which serves cold, room temperature and hot water. Bring your insulated water bottles and save from buying water at the store. In addition, there is a Nesspreso machine which also serves brewed coffee, cappuccino, latte and a wide selection of tea bags. All free for hotel guests!

Cons:

For first time visitors please note that the hotel (like many hotels around Paris) are quite “compact”. Expect the rooms, corridors, bathrooms and even elevators to be “space efficient”. Elevator fits two people comfortably, three would be max. Large luggages were brought up one at a time. But this is typical living in a densely populated city like Paris.

The hotel seemed recently renovated with new flooring, painting and with simple furnishings. Again, with the compact living theme, the closets and drawers were cleverly integrated into the walls to achieve the minimalist look. This means that there’s not much counter space in the room, bathroom and shower to conveniently leave your toiletries and things around. TIP: bring extra hangers, toiletry bags with hooks and even little suction cups with hooks for additional storage space.

Unfortunately, we did not get cleaning services two out of the eight days we stayed there. The housekeeping staff came too late to clean our room and we were too jet-lagged to bother. Thankfully, we kept our room tidy and all we needed was a change of towels.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • couple • us
7
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Dimitris • couple • gr
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Carmela • couple • it
10
Hotel vicino al centro. Stanze pulite spaziose e con ogni comfort! Personale gentile e disponibile
Pros:

Tutto

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • de
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Wilburn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and friendly

Cons:

No English breakfast tea.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Agata • couple • pl
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • at
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • us
9
Nice Boutique Hotel in a great location! We had an awesome stay. Lovely breakfast!
Pros:

Professional front desk staff and very helpful. Property was well maintained and in a good location. Nice lift available. The room was light, airy and very clean. Comfortable bed, nice bathroom. They offer a delicious breakfast in a cozy nook downstairs.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • de
8
Schöner Kurztrip nach Paris
Pros:

Die Unterkunft hat eine tolle Lage. Viele Restaurants und Sehenswürdigkeiten waren für uns zu Fuß erreichbar. Außerdem haben wir uns sehr über den kostenlosen Kaffee und das nette Personal an der Rezeption gefreut. Das Zimmer war modern.

Cons:

Der Flur und auch die Zimmer an sich sind recht klein, was aber wohl üblich in Paris ist. Für einen Kurztrip hat es uns absolut gereicht.
Es gibt keine Klimaananlage im Zimmer. Für uns nicht schlimm, im Sommer aber vllt relevanter. Preis/Leistung in so einer Lage immer teuer finde ich, aber hier in Ordnung.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Qianjing • couple • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Maritza • couple • br
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Kaja • couple • si
9
Pros:

Everything was perfect, the hotel is beautiful. Adam at the reception is a super nice guy and he is the bright light of the hotel. Would stay there again and I would reccomend the stay there anytime.

Cons:

The manager is rude with unnecessary comments and wierd attitude. Otherwise all is super great.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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G6727AVpauls • Solo travel • Toronto, Ontario
10
Kindness and Help
Pros:

The hotel is located two blocks from the Maubert Mutualite Metro and a few minutes walk to the Seine and the bridge. The room was clean and there is complentary coffee in the lobby. I suffered a heart incidence and the staff rushed to help and call the medics. They packed up and stored my belogs while I was hospitalized. When I returned they gave me a beautiful room overlooking the street and church. I recommend room 209. The windows open and there was no street noise. I can't praise the compassion and care of the staff enough.

2026-05-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Tracie • couple • au
7
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee