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title: "Best Western Plus Le Moderne vs Hotel Ivan Vautier: which hotel is better?"
description: "Best Western Plus Le Moderne or Hotel Ivan Vautier in Caen? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Best Western Plus Le Moderne vs Hotel Ivan Vautier

Both are in Caen, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Théâtre
## [Best Western Plus Le Moderne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/best-western-plus-le-moderne-caen/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1205829/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Bas de Venoix
## [Hotel Ivan Vautier](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-ivan-vautier-caen/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1589245/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Best Western Plus Le Moderne

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.2 km apart.

### Choose Best Western Plus Le Moderne if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.7)
-   to walk to the sights (100 m / 2.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 5)

### Why is Best Western Plus Le Moderne better than Hotel Ivan Vautier?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.7) (+1.0)
2.  2.1 km closer to the city centre (−2.1 km)
3.  1.4 km closer to public transport (−1.4 km)
4.  145 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+145)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 94 vs 34) (+60)
6.  16 more sights within 1 km (+16)
7.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Hotel Ivan Vautier better than Best Western Plus Le Moderne?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Best Western Plus Le Moderne | Hotel Ivan Vautier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.0) | 7.7 |
| Location | 8.9  (+5.1) | 3.8 |
| Public transport | 8.2  (+7.3) | 0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.4) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.0) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 36  (+25) | 11 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5  (+0.1) | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 484  (+172) | 312 |
| Rank in Caen | top 15%  (+59%) | bottom 26% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.9  (+5.1) | 3.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 100 m  (−2.1 km) | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 470 m  (−1.4 km) | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 6.8 km | 4.7 km  (−2.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+145) | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m | 90 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 22  (+20) | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 18  (+16) | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 11  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

2.2 km apart

Best Western Plus Le Moderne: city centre: 100 m, nearest station Chateau Ducal De Caen: 470 m, Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR): 6.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Ivan Vautier: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Gare de Caen Saint-Martin: 1.8 km, Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR): 4.7 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Caen

[Caen weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/france/normandy/caen/weather)

## Best Western Plus Le Moderne or Hotel Ivan Vautier: common questions

### Which is better, Best Western Plus Le Moderne or Hotel Ivan Vautier?

Best Western Plus Le Moderne leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Best Western Plus Le Moderne or Hotel Ivan Vautier?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Best Western Plus Le Moderne is closer: 100 m from the centre, against 2.2 km for Hotel Ivan Vautier.

### How far apart are Best Western Plus Le Moderne and Hotel Ivan Vautier?

The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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