Hotel La Renaissance - Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

3-star city-centre hotel overlooking Cherbourg harbour

Location & Views

Hotel La Renaissance sits behind Basilique de la Trinité, a few hundred metres from the sea. The Cherbourg city-centre location places guests within walking distance of waterfront restaurants and shops. Many rooms offer a direct view of the harbour or the sea through large windows.

Rooms & Comfort

Each of the hotel's rooms includes a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with bath or shower, and bathroom amenities. The rooms feature tiled floors and are soundproofed, with blackout shutters available in superior rooms. Family rooms are offered for larger groups, and all accommodations are non-smoking.

Dining & Breakfast

A daily continental breakfast is served to your table in the dining area or can be brought to your room at no extra charge. The breakfast is freshly prepared, though options are limited according to guest feedback. No other on-site dining is available, but numerous restaurants are within a short walk.

Amenities & Services

Guests can book a secure parking garage in advance for a small additional cost; only one vehicle fits at a time. The hotel offers daily housekeeping, express check-in/out, and luggage storage. Common areas are monitored by CCTV, and fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed throughout.

Guest Experience

After 9:30 p.m., access is via a door code provided in the confirmation email (check that it is correct before arrival). The hotel is closed between midday and 4 p.m., so early arrivals cannot store luggage. The owner is described as very obliging and English-speaking, contributing to a warm atmosphere.

• Location: Behind Basilique de la Trinité, 200 m from the sea
• Rooms: 25 soundproof rooms with harbour or sea views
• Dining: Table-served continental breakfast in room or dining area
• Security: CCTV, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers in common areas
• Parking: Secure garage with booking required (surcharge)
• Check-in: From 4 p.m.; hotel closed between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.