Hotel Le Cercle - Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

3-star Art Deco hotel on Cherbourg harbor

Rooms and Suites

Hôtel Le Cercle offers spacious family rooms with connecting options, such as the Two Connecting Double Rooms on the second floor that provide a view of Cherbourg's harbor and Napoleon's statue. The suites include a separate sitting area with a coffee machine and a large walk-in shower, while the Standard Double Rooms come with bathrobes and a minibar. Free parking is available across the street from 5 PM to 9 AM, and guests can see their car from the window in some rooms.

Dining and Breakfast

Hotel Le Cercle serves a buffet breakfast that includes cooked eggs, sausage, yogurt, and fresh fruit, with a long service window for late risers. The on-site bar offers local beverages, and a coffee house is available for snacks and drinks. Guests can also order room service from a limited evening menu, with bread and cheese provided as a complimentary touch.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Le Cercle is a 19-minute walk from La Cité de la Mer, the maritime museum in the historic art deco ferry terminal, and 400 metres from Basilique De La Sainte-Trinité. The hotel sits on the harbor front, minutes from the historic downtown with shops and restaurants, and free parking is available opposite the hotel. Caen-Carpiquet Airport is 100 km away, and the ferry terminal is a 7-minute drive.

Services and Policies

The hotel is pet-friendly with a nominal fee and welcomes dogs in comfort rooms, providing a comfortable stay for pet owners. Family rooms are available, including connected doubles with two bathrooms, and the 24-hour front desk offers concierge service and express check-in/check-out. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for business guests, with fax and photocopying services.

Hotel Design and History

Hotel Le Cercle occupies the former French Naval Officers' Club, retaining original naval motifs in its Art Deco design. The three-storey building features high ceilings and large windows in many rooms, with some corridors requiring steps (ramps available for disabled access). Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere at night, aided by soundproofing and large electric fans in rooms without air conditioning.

• Location: Harbor front, 7 min drive from ferry terminal
• Rooms: Art Deco suites with harbor views and connecting family rooms
• Dining: Buffet breakfast with cooked eggs and on-site bar
• Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with nominal fee
• Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, meeting facilities
• Parking: Free street parking opposite hotel (5 PM to 9 AM)