Hôtel Oratio

Hotels
8.8 (1971 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

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 1971 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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Enrico • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Posizione, stanza accogliente, staff accogliente, possibilità di usufruire gratis della macchina per il caffè e dell'erogatore dell'acqua.

Cons:

Pulizia non perfetta, comunque accettabile.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • extended_group • it
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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karin • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Lage perfekt, viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind gut zu Fuss erreichbar. Und sonst sind Metro und Bus in der Nähe.
Die Zimmer sind schön gestaltet, der Platz optimal ausgenutzt mit Ablage, Steckdosen, das Bett sehr bequem, zudem tolle Bettwäsche und Duschtücher, die Lage ist ruhig (Isolierung der Fenster top) und am Frühstücksbuffet findet man von allem etwas. Ich kann das Hotel sehr empfehlen.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
10
Such a lovely hotel in a prime location!
Pros:

Central location, clean, small but compact.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • au
8
Pros:

Loved the location, the rooms and the staff.

Cons:

It was not the staffs fault but the elevator was broken so we had to walk up multiple flights of stairs with our luggage, however the staff helped carry our bags

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Di Rienzo • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • be
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Nuraiym • solo_traveller • kg
5
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Lani Kroyzer • family_with_children • il
3
Will not reccomend
Pros:

We got rooms in the 3rd floor. The lift was out of order the third day we spent in the hotel and was not repaired until the end of our stay. It was very disappointing. We were able to change to a lower floor one room only, and at the end of our stay we did not even get a reduction on the price.

Cons:

Problem solving, comprising policy.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Sololiya • solo_traveller • us
8
Beautiful and welcoming but the price reflects the location not what the hotel has to offer.
Pros:

The location was exceptional, very easy to get around Paris via bus or even on foot and honestly less than 20 minutes away from many museums and historic sites! The staff were kind, the design was modern and chic and the rooms were very clean with daily housekeeping services.

Cons:

There are little to no amenities here. No pool, no gym, no airport shuttle, no restaurant, no fridge in your room if you wanted to bring takeaway food back. Only a breakfast that is a 16€ a day upcharge and a complimentary coffee bar. The most disappointing part was the lack of space in my room. There was maybe 1.5 feet of space between the bed and the wall all around the room. I was alone and could barely move around my room, I don’t know how two people and their items would fit in there.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • family_with_children • au
9
Perfect family room (two interconnecting rooms) for two adults and teens. The hotel has been very well done - the inter
Pros:

Fresh and clean little hotel in a great location

Cons:

Elevator wasn’t working

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Sune Dibbern • couple • dk
9
Pros:

Den mandlige receptionist var mega rar og imødekommende. Han hev klart oplevelsen hos Oratio op!

Cons:

De almindelige værelser er noget mindre end vist på billederne. Dog er de stadig hyggeligt, men jeg vil anbefale at opgradere til et af de større værelser.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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brighttSUNNIES • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Darlene • couple • us
9
perfect location, walkable to all the sites, and close to seine for a nice stroll in the evening
Pros:

the location was perfect! very close to notre dame and other restaurants and stores nearby

Cons:

totally minor issue - the room was small but having a balcony made up for it!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
9
Excellent location and clean, comfortable accommodation
Pros:

Central location and perfect for exploring the city. Clean, cool and comfortable for us during a heatwave!

Cons:

Breakfast was a little limited but it is a very small hotel.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • us
9
Pros:

loved the location - close to church, bakery etc.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Kaja • solo_traveller • si
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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rachelmA81XZ • Couples
10
Perfect Paris Vibes - Clean & Comfortable
Pros:

This is was our first time in Paris and it is no question where we will stay on any future trips. We were here for 7 nights. Clean, comfortable, stylish, and AC WAS AMAZING during the heatwave. (69 degrees F/21 celsius in the room) our room was made up everyday. Complimentary champagne and chocolate on arrival. Perfect home base for all our paris adventures.

The area is close walk to high quality boulageries, wine, cheese, market and fabulous cafes/bistros/brasseries/creperies/bars coffee shops.

Il de la cite and Il St. Louis are stunning and right there. Everyday we got coffee and pastries and ate them by the river, or did so at night with a bottle of wine or other food.

Being in this area gives you access to of course the Latin Quarter but also other great arrondissements like Le marais, st germain de pres, and easy metro access to all other attractions. The vibes in this area are just exactly what you want when you stay in Paris. Notre dame and green box book sellers close by. Staff were so accommodating (we don’t speak french) and we took advantage of the free water station especially with the heat. Take me back!!

2026-07-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Kristine • family_with_children • be
9
Zonder de pech van de airco-uitval ben ik zéér tevreden over dit gezellig hotel.
Pros:

De ligging was uitstekend. Gezellig hotel, smaakvol ingericht, proper, lekker uitgebreid ontbijt, gratis water en (Nespresso)koffie à volonté.

Cons:

Het was snikheet in Parijs. De airco van het hotel was de avond voordien deels uitgevallen, in de ontvangsthal, de kelder, het gelijkvloers en de benedenverdieping. Dit werd ons ‘s morgens medegedeeld door het onthaal bij het bewaren van onze bagage zonder erbij te vermelden of wij bij de ‘gedupeerden’ zonder zijn. Toen we rond 17u30 opnieuw in het hotel arriveerden kregen we onze kamer toegewezen… op het gelijkvloers: geen airco, snikheet. Er was geen andere kamer vrij! Gelukkig gaf de man van het onthaal zijn ventilator en kregen we s’anderendaags een andere kamer, met airco.
De tweepersoonsbedden zijn te klein.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee