Château d'Audrieu

What an amazing property and what an amazing service. I booked this as a last minute solo trip to Normandy and it did not disappoint. The chateau itself is pretty and very quiet and romantic vibes of french countryside. But the best part was the service. I did get an upgrade to a very nice room through Amex hotel program and the front desk staff were so nice and helpful. I arrived late and the only restaurant on-site was fully booked (it's a very small cute restaurant). The front desk staff called the restaurant and they offered to sit me at a bar seat and get me a table as soon as there is a gap. The bar area was super nice with actual tables and when I arrived the restaurant manager offered to serve me the regular menu and food at the bar table! So I had a nice dinner there and the food was also amazing including the great cider and the Normandy desserts. He also offered me to try the famous Normandy Calvados! I would definitely go back there with my partner in future. Kudos to the management and the staff :)

The grounds are stunning and the hotel has great proximity to the D Day beaches. However the rooms were a significant disappointment. It is clear that our room (a suite) and the common areas have not been updated in decades. While some may call that quaint, it is simply the result of underinvestment. Honestly our bedroom was the darkest of any hotel room I can remember - we used our phones for illumination to pack before our departure. I’m not sure what photographic tricks were used to portray the property on the website. The bathroom, the only area of our suite to be ‘updated’ had an undersized pedestal sink, no privacy door for the toilet and water that pulsed from scalding to frigid with cycles of the dutiful (and audible) electric heat pump. The furniture was likely 40 years old and shared the style with the otherwise nice bar. The internet was spotty at best.|We had two dinners at the bistro/bar - both very good. They try hard to commit you to dinner in the formal restaurant, but we had previously overindulged so declined.|Conclusion: 5 stars are relative. This hotel would be 3 in Paris. Manage your expectations. And to the hotel: please invest. I can’t imagine it would cost that much to bring the aesthetics current to match the lovely exterior setting.

Exceptional experience. Traveling as a family with a toddler and a baby and they too enjoyed their time at the Chateau. Service was great and always friendly. The kids enjoyed visiting the donkeys in the property, the playground, and the trails - for which we were provided with boots in the lobby and even saw wildlife during our walk. The property is impeccably maintained, simply stunning to be in, and the rooms are comfortable and well provisioned. The location of the chateau is very convenient to visit other Normandy attractions, including Mt. St. Michel and the landing beaches. The food was delicious. We had breakfast at the hotel daily where Mattiled greeted us with a smile. We also tried Le Seran - do not miss this restaurant - where we enjoyed a Michelin-level dining experience. Adrian's service during our dinner was simply perfect. In sum, highly recommend the property and would absolutely stay here when back in the region.

The location is good - only a 15-20 minute drive to Bayeau. We stayed in a 1st floor suite. The room needed a total remodel, other than the bathroom which was updated. The shower water pulsed hot and cold and the pressure would go up and down. This hotel is rather remote and after touring all day it would have been nice to sit in a comfy area and relax; in fact, this is a necessity due to the remoteness. Our room did not have a sofa and the two chairs in the room were not made for comfort. The chateau has only one small community 'living room' in need of remodel, and it is cold and the furniture uncomfortable. Also, it is in a rather small area that people walk through to get to their rooms or the restaurant, so not an area where you would want to relax. The bar was lovely but never saw an attendant in the four nights we were there. We were surprised that considering the colder fall weather that not one fireplace was ablaze. The staff were made to dress in colonial type attire that was not appropriate for an upscale establishment. We ate at both restaurants, and the food and service were very good; though breakfast was a little sad. You won't find fresh homemade pastries or a nice buffet spread here. The concierge service was friendly and helpful, but other than that, we felt we just had place to sleep. The concierge booked us for 2 days Normandy touring with Franck and he was incredible! A walking encyclopedia. Thank you Sebastien! Overall, this was not the kind of impression we expected from a Relais & Chateau property. We stayed at La Ferme Saint Simeon in Honfleur right before we came here and it was night and day!!!

We spent three incredible days at Château d’Audrieu with close friends, and honestly, it was everything we hoped for and more. The staff were warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived, and the whole place has this quiet elegance that makes you feel instantly at ease.|Our rooms were beautiful, and the bedding? So comfortable we didn’t want to get up in the morning.|The food was a highlight. Chef Samuel Gasper is amazing—his dishes were creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We had dinner at Le Séran Restaurant and Le 1715 Chill & Eat, and both were fantastic in their own way.|It was the kind of trip that leaves you feeling refreshed and grateful. We’re already talking about going back.

It is this very right place if you want to relax and enjoy your time. Very peaceful, calm and relaxing. Helpful people. Super tasty food. Comfortable rooms with special atmosphere of the French chateau.

The most heartfelt warm welcome ever experienced. The presence of the hotel manager was very much appreciated, leading by example is the way to go! Overall a feeling of being at home, although a little effort at improving the interior decorating would be nice. We definitely will be back.

This place is amazing! The hotel and grounds are beautiful. Our service from all of the staff was excellent. The top meal we had in France was at their restaurant, Le Seran.||You cannot go wrong staying here.

What a gem! Beautiful grounds kept by the same gardener since 1989. An impressive kitchen led by a young up-and-coming chef. And a remarkable history as depicted by the memorial across from the stunning 14th century cathedral half a kilometer away. Treat yourself!

The review for Chateau D'Audrieu was a challenge to write. Challenging because when one reviews a 5-star hotel/lodging, there is a higher standard of expectation - which goes along with the higher cost of staying there. The question is, if the establishment claims proudly that it is "5 Star", then is it a fair expectation that the entire experience from start to finish be 5 Star? Having spent the past 2 weeks in Dublin and in France at only 5-star hotels, my answer to this question is yes. So that readers of my review and those considering staying at Chateau D'Adrieu as well as the management of Chateau D'Audrieu understand my rating, I'll separate out what I think are the great, good and bad elements of my experience. The Great: The property is simply beautiful. Beautiful grounds, beautiful building and it is very nice. The Reception and Concierge are excellent. I must take a moment to really compliment Tatiana M. who really enhanced our stay in the area with her excellent recommendations for dining. All of her recommendations were spot on and we had simply fabulous meals at the places she suggested. Tatiana, vous êtes exceptionnel et un atout pour Château D'Adrieu, certainement 5 étoiles. Merci encore! Le Séran, the restaurant with Chef Olivier Barbarin was fantastic - the food, the wine, the sommelier and the service were all 5-star. Excellent. The Good: Our room #30 was on the top floor and it is large. 2 big bathrooms, well appointed. A large sitting/dining area and a large bedroom with great views to the gardens. Beyond the space, the views and the area; I rate it simply good because it was not up to the level of the other 5-star properties we stayed at in Dublin and France. The Bad: Here is where, unfortunately, the crux of my rating for Chateau D'Adrieu lies. Where it was bad, it was really bad. If I could give it zero or minus 10 stars, I would in an effort to convey just how bad it was. The Bar - very pretty but the bartender was literally non-existent at 3:30-4:00 in the afternoon. When he did pop in after we sat for almost 30 minutes, he was inattentive and very distracted. We managed to order two drinks, an Aperol Spritz and a Ruby Port - which turned out to be a Tawny Port and not a Ruby Port. Once he delivered our drinks, he simply disappeared and as we were meeting friends in the bar (who were also staying at the Chateau D'Audrieu); when they appeared; he was again nowhere to be found. We ended up just leaving to go get ready for dinner at Le Séran - which again WAS wonderfully 5-star. The Breakfast Service. Oh la la, the breakfast service. This is where over two days, the stars and experience simply turned into the worst possible experience we've ever had in Europe, Asia and North America. On the first morning, we arrived for breakfast and were told it would be a 5 to10 minute wait. The dining room, was practically empty. There were two occupied tables across 2 dining rooms and the rest of the tables were simply dirty and uncleared of the previous diners' dishes. After almost 30 minutes, we were seated at our table. The table had been set with fresh dishes, but they were set onto a dirty tablecloth that was literally covered with food crumbs and breakfast stains and remains from the previous diners. Three of the four of us had to brush food crumbs off the seats before we sat down and then when we sat down, we really noticed that the table was covered with food crumbs and stains. Our friends, who are French, were aghast and appalled. It was a glaring contrast from the dinner the night before where everything was executed perfectly. The server could barely be bother to take our order and a simple breakfast of croissant, coffee, juice and yogurt took well over 90 minutes. The service took so long that one of us ended up missing/cancelling our scheduled massage. I told the reception staff that the breakfast service was rather poor as we left for the day and when I returned that afternoon, I was presented with a Chateau D'Adrieu towel and tin of black tea in apology - an odd gesture but I felt that the message of poor service was received. Apparently not, however, as the second day's breakfast service was even worse. I am not even kidding, unfortunately. The tablecloth was clean at least, but my dining partner was missing a plate - which we had to ask for twice. We also needed to ask for the basket of bread, which was on almost every other table as part of the set up. We kept it simple, just coffee and bread for me, 2 soft boiled eggs and coffee for my dining partner. I asked for hot milk with our coffee - it didn't arrive until 25 minutes and 2 requests for it later. The couple next to us had ordered pancakes and they didn't get any syrup with their pancakes. They asked three times in English for the syrup and I asked twice in French for the syrup. The requests were all politely acknowledged with a nod but the syrup never appeared. T

We felt very lucky to have booked the Chateau at the last minute. We took the 3 for 2 nights offer, which was a very good deal. From the moment we arrived, the staff was very warm and helpful. The chateau interior was recently updated to a very high standard, and the grounds (including the secluded pool) are very beautiful. We had an excellent dining experience at the chateau. The the food and wine pairings were spot on. The waiter was a true professional. We would be happy to recommend that friends stay at the chateau when visiting Normandy. A welcome respite from the other local tourist trap hotels.

As you arrive up the main drive, you feel like you are in a movie... Expansive manicured lawn leading up to the large mansion in the lush countryside of Northern France. It seems perfect. And for all intents and purposes this is a perfectly lovely hotel. The trouble is, it is luxury brand hotel, and so, you expect more. While the chateau itself was elegant, it is in need of updating. The rooms were charming but a bit worn, with TVs in awkward spaces of the room and bathrooms needing some modernizing. The 'Art Deco Suite' was named more for the mosaic bathroom then the decor of the 2 bedroom suite which looked an awful lot like a dorm. The regular rooms had cheerier decor with yellow and blue wall fabric but still a bit worn in. The public spaces also were also a bit hit or miss. The bar/sitting room looked like it was thrown together with left over furniture from a college recreation area. While the dining room is formal and opulent and really the jewel of the whole place. The food and service here were outstanding, and if you are not staying at the chateau, you should really splurge on a dinner here. As far as service goes, well again, while it was fine, it was lacking a bit when you consider it is a luxury hotel. Everyone was easy going and pleasant, but not necessarily knowledgeable. Like when we asked for a couple of cars to pick us up at the train station, we were told to just wait for cabs. (Which by the way, being a Sunday morning turned into a 35 minute wait and we were 3rd in line.) Or when we asked for suggestions as to sights we were given tourist fliers or told to ask our cab drivers for recommendations instead of the concierge on duty giving us any guidance. One concierge said she couldn't help because she was not from the area. So again, given what you are paying you should at least be able to expect local insight. All that said, I would go back and stay there. It was an overall pleasant experience. Just be warned that the place could use a bit or work, and if you are expecting the same level of service that you would get in other Relais & Chateaux, while it is not bad, it is lacking in comparison.