It was so nice there with clean room, a good shower, and comfortable bed.The breakfast is quick and easy with selections that get you day started. French cappuccino and croissants, so typical for the morning, add to the genuine feeling of the historic area. I Love the Japanese gardens that have been tended with care. Those gardens are unique for a budget hotel, and include nice sitting areas. Just outside the hotel is a great path to the ocean, along a river. I must recommend walking all the way to beach at the end of the river. You have to go across the bridge, and turn right to find the river's mouth and when the tide is high it is wonderful to see the old homes across the water at Houlgate with the tree reflections on the water, anchored boats, and beautiful sunset, this part of France will charm you. It's about 3.5 miles trip to walk to the end and back. A grocery store for picnic supplies is very close, as are several restaurants, a gas station, and shops. It was easy to get to historic sites and museums, and I attended many WWII ceremonial activities. Though I don't speak French, the front desk attendants were very kind, and communicate with me in spite of language barriers.