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Detective Hotel

2.0 of 5
6 Avenue George V, 76790 Etretat, France
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Detective Hotel
Ranked #4 of 14 hotels in Etretat
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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I recently stayed with a group of friends sharing 2 rooms at the Detective Hotel. We found this place last minute before driving into Etretat, based on tripadvisor reviews. Upon arriving at the address, we were skeptical if we would be comfortable in the hotel based on it's outside appearance. But we were quite content to stay after we went... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We booked this hotel for a last minute detour to Etretat. a double bed, on the small side, not the most comfortable, but the pretty fine... The bathroom was clean and the shower was adequate. All in all, a great place for one night, but we wouldn't stay there longer...

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Lincolnshire
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22 reviews 22 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

We had high hopes for the Detective Hotel due to the good reviews, but they were largely not met. I think it may all be down to unrealistic expectations. We were disappointed because, the room was very small, there was no storage apart from 2 small bedside tables and a small projecting bracket for hanging clothes on so almost everything... More

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Toronto, Canada
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28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2012

We booked this hotel for a last minute detour to Etretat. Slow down as you aproach the main drag, otherwise you might miss it (it's right next to a butcher shop, and across from New Windsor Hotel.) Parking is real easy to find and it's literally steps away from the hotel, in the city hall lot, even though it's "pay"... More

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Riga, Riga, Latvia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

We were 4 friends travelling to Etretat to see the cliffs. We took a room for 4 people in the hotel, it was really nice: big enough, with a clean bathroom, lots of towels, everything in working condition. In the evening before supper, we went downstairs and discovered a very cozy common room, with a free selection of tea, and... More

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London
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011 via mobile

They have great unusual decor in the rooms. We had a little record player and colourful painting on wall. It's a nice place and very friendly. Characterful.

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newcastle on tyne
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2011

well situated in the centre of etretat, close to an accessible municipal car park, this apparently standard french hotel is run by an enthusiastic young eccentric anglophile. the rooms are themed along the lines of a nostalgic range of detectives, we stayed in the miss marple room , which my wife found delightful and very funny.this is not an hotel... More

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San Diego, California
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2011

We stayed in the CSI suite for 4 people. 1 bunk bed, 1 double bed and a bathroom. No luxury, but perfect for 4 friends traveling together. The themed idea made it a fun experience as well. Very comfortable and clean. The owners were extremely friendly and spoke great English.

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miltonkeynes
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30 reviews 30 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2010

You will either love or hate this hotel, we prefer to love it. Charming friendly owners. Excellent French breakfast. Yes the rooms are small and not all the bits work, but 3 nights for £220 including breakfast is fine, especially in France. Etretat is a town on the Normandy coast and a joy to visit. At weekends it is rammed... More

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Guatemala City, Guatemala
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2010

Etretat is a small village, but this hotel is right on the main driveway and 20 mts from a public parking. The rooms are interestingly themed around detective tv programs. We stayed at the Magnum PI. We had booked for a 2 twin-bed room, but found a double bed. The owner immediately offered to change it to a 2 twin... More

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Address: 6 Avenue George V, 76790 Etretat, France
Region: France > Normandy > Haute-Normandie > Seine-Maritime > Etretat
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Ranked #4 of 14 hotels in Etretat
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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