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The mansion was commissioned by Guillaume II Le Roux, lord of Bourgtheroulde, whose plans for a stone residence date to the late 15th century. His son Guillaume III continued its embellishment. On the left side of the inner courtyard, the Galerie d'Aumale carries carvings of the Field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting between Francis I of France and Henry VIII of England. Higher up, another series of reliefs illustrates Petrarch's allegorical poem, the Triumphs.

The detail rewards a closer look: this was architecture intended to express the standing and cultural interests of its owners. The residence later served as a bank before becoming a hotel. The carvings belong to the city's architectural heritage as well as to the hotel, giving the courtyard a significance beyond its role as a place for arriving guests. The courtyard and gallery remain central to that experience.

The hotel has 78 rooms and suites, with decoration and outlook varying across the building. Modern Rooms have contemporary furniture, while Traditional Rooms emphasize wood and stone, measuring approximately 20 square meters with king-size beds. Privilege Rooms are about 30 square meters and include a desk and coffee machine; their outlook takes in the main courtyard or the area around Saint-Éloi Temple. Prestige Rooms extend to roughly 40 square meters, with a king bed, sofa seating and a working area.

Air conditioning, a minibar and a hospitality tray are among the practical amenities. The appeal of the accommodation is its variety, with traditional materials in some rooms and a more contemporary treatment in others.

Families are welcome, with family-room arrangements and extra beds available subject to the room selected. Baby cots can be requested for children up to two years old. Older children may need an extra bed, so the intended sleeping arrangement should be confirmed as part of the reservation. High chairs, baby bathtubs and changing mats are also listed among the hotel's equipment, complementing the cot arrangements for younger children. The hotel also has adapted facilities for travelers with reduced mobility. Choosing the appropriate room in advance is more useful here than relying on the general description of a historic building.

The Drap d'Or Spa occupies 700 square meters, with a heated indoor pool measuring 18 by 9 meters. Its counter-current system allows for sustained swimming, and the water jets add another way to use the pool. The setting is particularly distinctive: a glass floor in the atrium above admits light into the stone-lined pool hall. This links the hotel's contemporary public spaces with the spa beneath them.

A hammam, sauna and fitness room complement eight treatment rooms. Treatments can be taken individually or as a couple, with massages, body care and facials among the choices. The wellness area serves hotel guests and outside visitors who book a treatment; it is not restricted to residents. For a city stay, the pool's size makes swimming a genuine activity in its own right, while treatments are arranged separately through the spa.

L'Aumale serves French bistro cooking with regional produce and some international influences. Lunch and dinner menus follow the seasons, in a dining room that combines the formality of the building with an informal style of service. Breakfast is a separate buffet in the Salle des Deux Rois, with sweet and savory choices. The room also hosts scheduled brunches, with menus built around seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

Bar de l'Atrium is the place for an aperitif, a cocktail or a later digestif. Its relationship with the pool below is unusual, and the courtyard terrace adds an outdoor setting shared with the restaurant. Drinks and snacks can be taken here without committing to a full meal. That courtyard setting is worth retaining in a day spent exploring Rouen: the architecture continues around the table, rather than ending when sightseeing stops.

The hotel accommodates meetings and celebrations as well as leisure stays, with an events team that coordinates room layouts and catering. The seminar spaces have natural light and audiovisual equipment, and menus can be arranged for business lunches, dinners and receptions. Salle des Triomphes accommodates larger gatherings, while Salle de la Galerie and Salle de la Coursive provide smaller settings for meetings. Overnight accommodation and dining can be coordinated together, making the property useful for a group whose members are arriving from different places.

The address is 15 Place de la Pucelle. Drivers should contact the hotel for the pedestrian-zone access code before approaching the valet service. Parking and valet arrangements are available, and the nearby Indigo Pucelle garage provides another option. The hotel also arranges private cars and vans. Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 153 kilometers away according to Marriott, so an airport arrival involves a substantial onward journey rather than a short city transfer. No scheduled hotel airport shuttle is provided.

Practical services include a 24-hour front desk, room service, dry cleaning and daily housekeeping. Elevators and designated mobility-accessible rooms support stays within the historic structure. The central address then allows the car to stay parked while guests explore Rouen on foot.

Direct trains connect Paris Saint-Lazare with Rouen Rive Droite. Depending on the service, the journey is generally around an hour and twenty minutes to two hours, followed by the onward trip to the hotel. Rouen Rive Droite is about a kilometer away, so travelers with luggage may prefer a taxi to walking. Rail arrival works well for a stay focused on the historic center; a car or arranged transport becomes more relevant for excursions farther into Normandy.