🇫🇷 Orléans, France
Empreinte Hotel
📍 80, Quai du Châtelet, Orléans, 45000
Your stay — Empreinte Hotel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Empreinte Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the higher floors (5-7) for a quieter stay, as the hotel has 7 floors and the streets below can be lively, especially on weekends. The hotel's address on Quai du Châtelet is close to the river and the city center, which can lead to some street noise. Higher floors will provide a better buffer from the noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift (elevator) on lower floors (1-3) as they might be noisier due to the frequent use. Also, rooms near the service entrance might be more prone to noise from staff and deliveries.
Best views
Rooms facing the river (Seine) will offer a beautiful view of the city, especially during sunset.
Quietest floors
Floors 5-7 are likely to be the quietest, as they are away from the streets and the elevator noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is a possibility, especially on weekends, due to the hotel's location on a main street. However, the hotel's soundproofing should help mitigate this.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the city center and explore the historic district, which is just a short walk away. Request a room with a river view to enjoy the sunset over the Seine.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Empreinte Hotel
free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds up to 100 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all 4 floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) via Accor's app
10:00-00:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 14:00 €30
available at €5 per bag per day
step-free access, 1 wheelchair-accessible room, some structural limitations on 2nd floor
on-site parking €20 per night, nearest public car park 'PARKING GARE SNCF' €15 per day, EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit, €150 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Temple protestant d'Orléans (65 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Église Réformée d'Orléans (69 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale Sainte-Croix (260 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Donatien (281 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Place d'Arc — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Place du Cardinal Touchet — 226 m · ~3 min walk
Musée des Beaux-Arts — 297 m · ~4 min walk
Orléans concerts — 233 m · ~3 min walk
Aire de Jeux des Quais Cypierre — 812 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Pharmacie de France — 265 m · ~3 min walk
Epcerie AMA — 214 m · ~3 min walk
Quai du Châtelet — 473 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the city centre or banks for the best rates; avoid airport and Gare d'Orléans exchange bureaux as they have poor rates and high fees.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Wallet) are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; smaller cafés or market stalls may prefer cash.
Tipping is not expected — rounding up the bill or leaving small change (€1–2) is appreciated but not required; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or café crème at a local bar or brasserie — about €1.50 to €2.50 for a counter coffee.
Formule du jour (set lunch with starter/main or main/dessert) at a bistro — around €12–15.
Simple plat du jour (main course) at a neighbourhood restaurant — roughly €14–18.
The covered market Les Halles (place du Châtelet) and nearby food stalls sell affordable crêpes, sandwiches, and fresh produce — good for a casual eat.
Leclerc, Carrefour, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in the 45000 area.
Rue de la République and the pedestrian streets around place du Martroi have chain stores like H&M, C&A, and Monoprix for affordable fashion.
Tram/bus day pass (Ticket Journée) costs €5.50 and covers all TAO services; from Paris airports, take the FlixBus or BlaBlaCar bus to Orléans for €10–15 one way.
Buy a carnet of 10 tram/bus tickets instead of singles; eat at student-friendly crêperies near the university for cheaper mains; bring a reusable water bottle — tap water is free and safe.
Good to know — Orléans
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
OrléansWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Orléans, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Empreinte Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 309 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de France — 265 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Orléans Gare des Aubrais (main TGV station) → République stop (2 min walk from Frenchdoor Cloître)
💡 If you arrive by TGV from Paris (40 mins, €25+), you land at Gare des Aubrais, not the centre. Grab a single ticket from the machine (€1.60, cash or card) for Tram A direction 'Jules Verne'. Get off at 'République' - the hotel is on Rue des Cloîtres behind the cathedral. Validate your ticket in the machine on the platform before boarding.
Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) → Frenchdoor Cloître, Orléans
💡 Book a fixed-price private transfer via Orly's official desk or apps like Uber for €110-130. Avoid meter taxis - they often add surcharges for luggage or night rides. The hotel's concierge can arrange a reliable driver for about the same cost.
Paris Austerlitz Station → Orléans Centre Station (Gare d'Orléans, 10 min walk to hotel)
💡 The TER is faster than the bus and often quieter. Book on SNCF Connect for €15-20 advance fares. Don't bother with first class - standard seats are fine. From the station, exit south onto Rue de la République and walk straight past Place du Martroi to the cathedral.
Paris Bercy Seine Station → Orléans Gare Routière (bus station, 5 min walk from hotel)
💡 Buy tickets on the BlaBlaCar Bus app for the best deals - €7-10 if booked 2-3 days ahead. The bus drops you at Rue de la République, a short walk to the cloister. Avoid peak Friday evenings when prices double.
About Orléans
Wikipedia ↗
Orléans (US: ; French: [ɔʁleɑ̃] ) is a city in north-central France, about 120 kilometres (74 miles) southwest of Paris. It is the prefecture of the department of Loiret and of the region of Centre-Val de Loire. Orléans is located on the river Loire nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, a region...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Empreinte Hotel?
Request rooms on the higher floors (5-7) for a quieter stay, as the hotel has 7 floors and the streets below can be lively, especially on weekends. The hotel's address on Quai du Châtelet is close to the river and the city center, which can lead to some street noise. Higher floors will provide a better buffer from the noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Empreinte Hotel?
Avoid rooms near the lift (elevator) on lower floors (1-3) as they might be noisier due to the frequent use. Also, rooms near the service entrance might be more prone to noise from staff and deliveries.
Is Empreinte Hotel noisy?
Street noise is a possibility, especially on weekends, due to the hotel's location on a main street. However, the hotel's soundproofing should help mitigate this.
Which rooms have the best views at Empreinte Hotel?
Rooms facing the river (Seine) will offer a beautiful view of the city, especially during sunset.
What are insider tips for staying at Empreinte Hotel?
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the city center and explore the historic district, which is just a short walk away. Request a room with a river view to enjoy the sunset over the Seine.
What time is check-in at Empreinte Hotel?
Check-in at Empreinte Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Empreinte Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds up to 100 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Empreinte Hotel?
€1.65 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Empreinte Hotel?
Formule du jour (set lunch with starter/main or main/dessert) at a bistro — around €12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Empreinte Hotel?
Tram/bus day pass (Ticket Journée) costs €5.50 and covers all TAO services; from Paris airports, take the FlixBus or BlaBlaCar bus to Orléans for €10–15 one way.
Top Attractions in Orléans
💡 Free to enter the ground floor and gardens. The upstairs exhibition costs a couple of euros but is skippable if you're on a tight budget. Allow 20 minutes.
💡 Go late afternoon when the sun hits the rose window. The crypt is sometimes open free on the first Sunday of the month.
💡 Best at sunset – the light hits the cathedral spire beautifully. There's a free public toilet at the entrance.
💡 Free for all on the first Sunday of the month. Otherwise, check if you're under 26 or an EU resident under 18 – you get in free.
💡 Entry is €4.50 – cheap for what's there. Bring a picnic, as on-site food is pricey. Avoid weekends in summer when it gets crowded with families.