“Ideally located in the old city, with good food and a comfortable stay. Our group was very happy with the overall experience.”
Hotel · St. Malo, France
Cartier Hotel
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A+4.00 / 4.00
10 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2007–2026)
Group leaders: A+ (3 recent)Tour directors: A (3 total)
What our travelers say
The Cartier Hotel earns its reputation on two fronts that matter most to a traveling group: location and a solid breakfast. Sitting inside the walled city of St. Malo, the hotel puts groups within easy walking distance of the ramparts, the waterfront, and the historic core — group leaders consistently single out the position as one of the trip's genuine conveniences, with the proximity to Saint Vincent's Gate making arrivals and departures straightforward. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the overall atmosphere reads as genuinely welcoming rather than just functional.
Breakfast gets mentioned by nearly every group leader who has stayed here, and in genuinely enthusiastic terms — not as an afterthought but as a highlight of the morning routine. One practical note worth flagging: the breakfast room is on the compact side, which means larger groups do best when they plan staggered seating rather than descending all at once. It's a minor logistical consideration, not a dealbreaker, and tour directors who know the property plan around it without much fuss.
The Cartier is a natural fit for student and teacher groups touring Brittany who want to be inside the old city rather than out on the periphery. It suits groups that value walkability and a clean, well-run three-star experience over flashy amenities. Smaller to mid-sized groups will find it the most seamless, though larger groups can make it work with a little coordination at mealtimes. If the itinerary calls for early mornings on the ramparts or evenings in the old town, this hotel keeps the group exactly where they need to be.
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About this property
<p>In the very heart of the city, Hôtel Cartier is ideally located, close to all the sights and tourist attractions of St Malo and surrounding area.</p>
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- Address: 13 rue Saint Vincent du Cerf, 35400
- Phone: +33 2 99 56 30 00
- Rating: 3 stars
- Rooms: 35
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13 rue Saint Vincent du Cerf, 35400
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